Ch. 271..280
Chapter 271
“Special mission? Can you tell me what mission it is first?” Yuan Xiao felt uneasy when she heard the word ‘special’.
After all, in terms of completing missions, ‘special’ was not a good adjective.
[It’s a very special challenge. I think with the host’s ability, you can definitely complete it easily!]
Yuan Xiao still felt that it was a little strange. The system could use the word ‘challenge’ to describe this mission, which meant that this mission was definitely not simple.
“Are there any other mission options?
[Is the host really going to give up on this mission? This mission is the only option to obtain points in a short period of time.]
Little 7 sensed the wavering in Yuan Xiao’s heart and hurriedly added.
[Moreover, after the mission is completed, the host has an 85% chance of obtaining a monetary reward.]
“You want to give me money?” Yuan Xiao was a little surprised that the system had such a function.
[I’m not here to give you money. Someone will give you money after the mission is completed.]
“Alright, then I’ll choose this mission. Anyway, I finally have some free time recently. It’s good to use it to do missions.”
Seeing that Yuan Xiao was finally convinced, the system’s mission activation notification immediately sounded.
[Congratulations, host. You have successfully activated the special mission. The mission content is that you need to find a way to appear on television within a week to increase your reputation.]
“What?” Upon hearing the specific content of the mission, Yuan Xiao felt like she had been deceived. She questioned the system, “You want me to be on television?
[That’s right, Host. Haven’t you been on the news a few times before? So this kind of thing isn’t a mission for you at all.]
“Doesn’t it count if I’ve already been on TV before?
[Host, the mission can only be completed in the next week!]
“You’re screwing me over. Little 7, there’s no competition now. Besides, there’s only a week. What chance do I have to be on television?” Yuan Xiao sighed helplessly. She really wanted to cancel the mission that had already been activated.
[There are actually many ways of appearing on television, winning awards, shooting advertisements, a heroic act…]
Yuan Xiao laughed self-deprecatingly. “Which one do you think I’m suitable for?”
[Uh, actually, a heroic act is not bad. Not only can you complete the mission, but you can also contribute. You can be considered to have obtained two benefits.]
“Then can you tell me which street we can meet thieves on?
[I’m sorry, Host. Little 7 is not sure either.]
“Then keep quiet.” Yuan Xiao gave up on her already chaotic thoughts and planned to think about how to go on television after returning to school.
The next morning, Yuan Xiao crawled out of bed with two dark circles under her eyes. When she thought about how she had already agreed to go to the Yuan Family to see Yuan Xu, she could only get out of bed to wash up.
Feng Mei and Shen Hai had already gone to the restaurant. Business was booming to begin with, and they could not bear to keep closing for rest. Knowing that Yuan Xiao was going to the Yuan Family during the day, Shen Hai and Feng Mei resumed the business of the restaurant.
As she ate the breakfast left for her on the dining table, Yuan Xiao drank a large cup of coffee before slowly leaving.
“Father Yuan?” Yuan Xiao had just walked out of the neighborhood when she saw Yuan Ming’s car parked by the roadside.
“Xiao Xiao!” When Yuan Ming saw Yuan Xiao, he welcomed her warmly.
“Why are you here?” Yuan Xiao had originally planned to take a taxi to the Yuan Family. She did not expect Yuan Ming to be already waiting for her outside the district.
“I’m worried that it won’t be convenient for you to take a taxi. Your mother knows that you’ve returned from university and has long started to prepare.” Yuan Ming looked at Yuan Xiao in front of him and felt that she seemed to have grown up and become more sensible.
“It seems that I can’t tell you next time. I have to go home directly so that you don’t have to spend so much effort to prepare.” Yuan Xiao’s attitude towards Yuan Ming was still very intimate.
After all, her adoptive father was still very good to her. Even when she kept courting death in her previous life, Yuan Ming had taken good care of her.
After getting into the car, Yuan Xiao chatted with Yuan Ming. Most of his questions were about whether she was comfortable with university life.
“I heard that little brother already knows how to call mom and dad?” When Yuan Xiao mentioned Yuan Xu, Yuan Ming’s gaze instantly became much gentler.
“Yeah, time really flies. Xiao Xu even knows how to call his sister. It’s all because your mother taught him bit by bit. That child is very smart.” When Yuan Ming mentioned his youngest son, a smile immediately appeared on his face.
“He’s my brother. It’s normal for him to be smart. After all, his sister is publicly acknowledged as a star student,” Yuan Xiao said with a smile. She was very interested in her brother, whom she was not related to by blood..
Chapter 272
If they could nurture Yuan Xu well, Yuan Ming and Sun Li would have someone to rely on in the future. After all, Yuan Wei’s personality was a little extreme. Yuan Xiao was very worried that she would become hostile to the Yuan couple.
When she returned to the Yuan Family, Yuan Xiao saw Sun Li cutting fruits in the kitchen the moment she entered.
“Mom, I’m back.” Yuan Xiao did not change the way she addressed the Yuan couple.
After all, they had raised her for more than 10 years. Yuan Xiao had long treated them as family. Even if they were not related by blood, it could not change Yuan Xiao’s feelings for them.
“Xiao Xiao!” When Sun Li saw Yuan Xiao walk in, she hurriedly walked out of the kitchen to welcome her.
un Li hugged Yuan Xiao tightly in her arms. Her eyes were a little moist. The moment she saw Yuan Xiao, Sun Li felt aggrieved. She was clearly the child she loved the most, but now, she could not live by her side every day.
“Mom, what’s wrong with you? Shouldn’t you be happy to see me?” Yuan Xiao gently wiped the tears from the corners of Sun Li’s eyes, and a wave of sorrow welled up in her heart. If not for fate, she would still be the carefree eldest daughter of the Yuan family.
“I’m just so happy to see you.”
Sun Li sniffed and brought Yuan Xiao to the two large suitcases. She pointed at the two large suitcases and said, “Xiao Xiao, bring these back later.”
Yuan Xiao walked forward and wanted to lift the two suitcases, but she realized that she could not move them at all. “Mom, what’s inside?”
“I bought everything that I thought suited you during this period of time.
Unlmowingly, I accumulated up so much. I originally wanted to send it directly to school for you, but your father said that the space in school was limited, so I wanted you to bring it home and pick some useful ones to bring to school.”
Sun Li was afraid that Yuan Xiao would be worried that she would not be able to carry it, so she said to her, “I’ll get the chauffeur to send it to your house later. Don’t worry about not being able to carry it.’
“Mom, I don’t lack anything.” Yuan Xiao did not know how to reject Sun Li’s good intentions. She knew Sun Li’s personality very well. If she did not accept these things, Sun Li would definitely secretly cry.
“I know. IVs just a token of my intentions. It’s not anything precious. Just accept it.”
Yuan Xiao could only nod. Thinking of her main purpose for coming back,
Yuan Xiao asked the Yuan couple, “Where’s little brother? Take me to see him.” “Alright, your father often shows Xiao Xu your photo. He’ll definitely be happy to see you.”
Yuan Xiao had never interacted with children before. After seeing Yuan Xu, she realized that children’s hands were actually so small. Moreover, their entire bodies were soft to the touch and were especially cute.
Yuan Xu looked very obedient. His skin was fair, and his big eyes flickered. He stared at Yuan Xiao for a long time and stretched out his little hand to her.
“Xiao Xiao, he wants to be carried by you.” Sun Li picked up Yuan Xu, who was lying on the crib, and handed him to Yuan Xiao, who was standing by the bed.
Yuan Xiao was originally worried that the little fellow would cry because of her, but she did not expect Yuan Xu to be especially obedient. Not only did he not have the intention to cry, but he also pressed his chubby little face tightly against Yuan Xiao, as if he liked this beautiful sister who was hugging him.
“Looks like Xiao Xu really likes Sister.” Yuan Ming looked at the exceptionally harmonious siblings and felt very warm in his heart.
It was unknown if it had heard Yuan Ming’s words, but the little fellow actually babbled and called her ‘Sister’.
Yuan Xiao felt that it was very magical. As she stared at the little fellow’s chubby face, her heart was about to melt. She gently kissed his cheek.
“Xiao Xu, be good. When you’re a little older, I’ll bring you out to play, okay?” Yuan Xu widened his big round eyes as if he understood. He smiled and nodded at Yuan Xiao.
“Can you understand? Looks like my younger brother is a little genius.” Yuan Xiao looked at Yuan Xu in surprise. She felt that this child indeed looked much smarter than children his age.
Yuan Xu was very comfortable in Yuan Xiao’s arms. He was unwilling to let Yuan Xiao go even when she wanted to place him down. He directly retracted his short legs and refused to plant his feet.
Sun Li and Yuan Ming were relieved to see the especially harmonious siblings.
“Xiao Xiao, I’ll go and check on the food preparation. Stay with Little Brother for a while longer. Come down when the food is ready.” Sun Li pulled Yuan Ming downstairs, as if she wanted Yuan Xiao to stay with Yuan Xu for a while more.
Seeing Sun Li and Yuan Ming leave, Yuan Xiao felt warm carrying Yuan Xu in her arms..
Chapter 273
“Brother, when you grow up, I’ll buy you many, many books to teach you how to read, okay?” Yuan Xiao looked at the confused Yuan Xu and felt that he was especially cute.
Although Yuan Xiao’s results were very good, she actually did not want to force Yuan Xu to study. However, the little guy in her arms seemed to be very smart. Perhaps he was really a genius and would be even more outstanding than her in the future.
“Sister!” Yuan Xu seemed to be able to sense Yuan Xiao’s love for him and was especially excited. He kept opening his mouth and giggling.
After playing with Yuan Xu for a while, the auntie downstairs called Yuan Xiao down for dinner and took Yuan Xu from Yuan Xiao’s arms.
Although the little guy was still reluctant to part with Yuan Xiao, he was especially sensible. Even though they were forcefully separated, he did not cry.
“I’ll play with you later.” Yuan Xiao waved at the little guy before walking down the stairs.
“Did Little Brother make trouble for you?” Sun Li poured fruit juice for Yuan
Xiao and asked her with concern.
“No, he is especially obedient and cute.”
When Sun Li heard Yuan Xiao’s evaluation of Yuan Xu, she could not help but smile and say, “That’s because he likes you. Xiao Xiao, you don’t know how many nannies I’ve changed to find someone to take care of Xiao Xu.”
Yuan Xiao felt that Yuan Xu was already more obedient than many children. She asked in confusion, “Will Xiao Xu cry because he doesn’t like the nanny?
“It’s not just crying. That little guy was simply a little demon king when he was just a month old. He would cry non-stop if he was a little dissatisfied.”
Yuan Ming recalled the past and said tiredly, “Your mother accidentally discovered that Xiao Xu seemed to be very interested in your photo. He stopped crying when he saw your photo, so we all determined that this child is fated with you.”
“Even when Yuan Wei wanted to hug him, Xiao Xu would cry non-stop.”
Hearing Sun Li mention Yuan Wei, Yuan Xiao casually asked, “How has Yuan Wei been recently?”
“It’s just the way it is. She just won’t learn and we often fall out with her.” Yuan Ming could not help but feel a headache when he mentioned Yuan Wei. She was clearly such an obedient child in the past, but now, she had actually changed so much.
“Be more patient. The more one does not do well in school, the more frustrated they might be.” Yuan Xiao’s mentality had changed a lot after she went to university.
In the past, she had also been very hostile to Yuan Wei. After all, the things that Yuan Wei had done to her in her previous life were still vivid in her mind. Yuan Xiao would not forget the pain in the past so easily.
However, Yuan Xiao had changed a lot now. With Fang Yao by her side and so many good friends, Yuan Xiao’s originally broken heart had been filled bit by bit. Now, her heart was filled with happiness and warmth, so her attitude towards others had changed a lot.
“Sigh, I hope this child can get into the ideal university this year.” Yuan Ming originally wanted to send Yuan Wei, who had failed the college entrance examination, overseas to study, but she stubbornly insisted on repeating her studies. Yuan Ming and Sun Li had no choice but to support her decision.
“Let’s talk about you, Xiao Xiao.” Sun Li looked at Yuan Xiao and asked with a smile, “How are you getting along with that child from the Fang family?”
“Are you talking about Fang Yao?” Yuan Xiao did not expect Sun Li to mention
Fang Yao. She thought for a moment and said to her, “We’re quite good. Fang
Yao takes good care of me.”
“That child is not bad. Your father and I have also intentionally interacted with
his parents. They’re a very good family. Xiao Xiao, Mom and Dad are very supportive of you and Fang Yao.”
Sun Li knew that her concern could not accompany Yuan Xiao for the rest of her life. Although Shen Hai and Feng Mei loved Yuan Xiao very much, their social status and ability were limited after all. If they wanted Yuan Xiao to have a better future, she should have a powerful family background.
Although Sun Li and Yuan Ming were also willing to be Yuan Xiao’s backer, it was definitely not a bad thing for Yuan Xiao to be the Fang family’s daughter-in-law. Moreover, Fang Yao was especially concerned about Yuan Xiao.
Yuan Xiao did not expect Fang Yao to obtain the recognition of the Yuan family and the Shen family so easily. Previously, when she was in high school, Yuan Xiao was worried that Fang Yao’s personality would not be liked by her parents. She did not expect that her worries were unfounded.
“We’re pretty good, but I’m only in my first year of university. I still want to focus on my studies.”
Yuan Xiao could not tell the Yuan couple that she still had a system mission to complete. Although Fang Yao was very good, it was impossible for her to want to marry him before graduating from university..
Chapter 274
“It’s right to focus on your studies. Xiao Xiao looks like a child who’ll do big things. How can she be affected by love?
Yuan Ming seemed to be very satisfied with Yuan Xiao’s answer, and his gaze on Yuan Xiao was filled with even more admiration.
“Didn’t you say that the Fang family’s child is a catch and you don’t want Xiao Xiao to miss it?” Sun Li looked at the serious Yuan Ming and could not help but undermine him.
“Isn’t our Xiao Xiao an even better catch? Whoever can marry Xiao Xiao will have to De very lucky.” Yuan Ming praised Yuan Xiao generously. In nis eyes, the current Yuan Xiao did not have any flaws.
Yuan Xiao watched the Yuan couple bicker as she ate. Looking at the familiar scene in front of her, she felt a little dazed. It seemed that the discovery that she was not the biological daughter of the Yuan couple had happened yesterday, and everything she had now was a little unreal.
After Yuan Xiao finished her meal, she played with Yuan Xu for a while before leaving the Yuan Family. Although the Yuan Family couple could not bear to part with her, in Yuan Xiao’s opinion, she was clearly still a guest in the Yuan Family.
At some point in time, Yuan Xiao had already gotten used to the ordinary life of the Shen couple. Although she did not have the luxury of living in the Yuan Family, Yuan Xiao still felt very happy.
Time passed quickly when she was resting at home. Yuan Xiao had no idea what the system’s special mission was. It was really unreal to want to be on television in a week.
Even when they returned to University A, Yuan Xiao could not think of a suitable solution.
“Xiao Xiao, why are you so distracted the entire way?” Li Chang looked at Yuan Xiao with concern and felt that she was a little abnormal.
“It’s nothing. I’m just a little tired.” Yuan Xiao could not explain to her that she was thinking of a way to be on television, so she could only use her discomfort as an excuse.
“Then you must rest well today. Tomorrow is Fang Yao and Zhao Yu i s basketball match. We still have to go to the event location to cheer them on!”
At the mention of the basketball competition, Li Chang was a little excited. She said to Yin Tao, who was still listless, “I heard that the basketball competition this time is quite large. University A will even do a live broadcast. When the time comes, we can even see Zhao Yu and School Hunk Fang on television.”
“Television?” Li Chang’s words instantly piqued Yuan Xiao’s interest. If University A’s basketball competition would be live-streamed on television, she should be able to complete the system mission if she found an opportunity to get into some shots.
“That’s right. Although there won’t be many other people watching, the students of University A will definitely watch. Xiao Xiao, you have to have a sense of crisis. Your school hunk is very photogenic. Who knows how many more suitors he will have?’
Li Chang noticed Yuan Xiao’s dazed expression and waved her hand gently in front of her eyes. “What are you thinking about?”
“I’m thinking about how to get on camera…” Yuan Xiao muttered softly. She was already thinking about how to attract the attention of the reporters during the basketball competition.
Li Chang did not hear Yuan Xiao’s words clearly and continued to ask her, “You must tidy up tomorrow and let everyone see how beautiful School Hunk Fang’s girlfriend is.”
“Is it possible to be captured by the camera if we dress up nicely?” When Yuan Xiao heard Li Chang’s suggestion, she felt that this was also a way to appear on screen.
“That should be the case. Who doesn’t want to film more beautiful people or things? Not only can they promote University A, but they can also look good. This is a win-win situation.”
Before Li Chang could finish speaking, Yin Tao walked out of the school gate again.
“Xiao Xiao, where are you going? Aren’t you going straight back to school?”
“Accompany me to the hairdresser’s. I have to prepare well for tomorrow’s basketball competition.” Yuan Xiao had no choice. The system mission could only be completed with this basketball competition.
When Li Chang heard Yuan Xiao’s words, she was very happy. It seemed that Yuan Xiao was finally willing to doll herself up a little.
Although Yuan Xiao usually looked very beautiful) Li Chang still felt that it was a pity. She clearly had a face that was prettier and more exquisite than many school belles, but she did not make good use of it at all.
Li Chang accompanied Yuan Xiao to a hair salon near University A. When the hairdresser saw Yuan Xiao, a trace of surprise flashed across his eyes. Although there were many beautiful girls in University A, she was really the first to have such outstanding charisma.
“Beauty, what do you want?” The hairdresser asked Yuan Xiao’s opinion as he admired her exquisite face.
“I don’t have any specific requirements. I just want to change my appearance and try to look as stunning as possible..”
Chapter 275
Yuan Xiao did not have high requirements for her hairstyle. She usually tied her hair up simply, but this time, it was to attract more attention.
“How is it? Beauty, are you satisfied with this effect?” The hairdresser looked at Yuan Xiao in the mirror as if he was admiring his most satisfactory work.
“Xiao Xiao, your hairstyle is too goddess-like.” Before Yuan Xiao could answer, Li Chang, who was sitting behind Yuan Xiao, could not help but sigh in awe.
Yuan Xiao looked at herself in the mirror and felt a little unfamiliar. Her originally black hair was dyed brown, and the ends of her hair were permed into a natural arc. She looked even gentler and more elegant, and her entire person had become much more ladylike.
Although there were no changes in her facial features, just her hairstyle had changed a lot.
“Thank you. I’m very satisfied.” Yuan Xiao felt that her current appearance should attract more attention. At the very least, the customers in the salon were secretly sizing her up.
After walking out of the hair salon, Yuan Xiao went to buy a few more clothes accompanied by Li Chang. In order to get into the camera, Yuan Xiao had spent a lot of effort.
“Xiao Xiao, are you worried that Colonel Fang will attract too much attention during the basketball competition, so you suddenly have a sense of crisis? When they returned to school, it was already completely dark. Li Chang carried the clothes Yuan Xiao had bought and asked Yuan Xiao curiously.
“Do you think I’m dressing up like this because I’m worried that Fang Yao will be snatched away?” Yuan Xiao smiled at Li Chang. Her overly exquisite face attracted the attention of many students around her.
Li Chang looked at Yuan Xiao’s face and realized that it was difficult for her to shift her gaze away from Yuan Xiao. She shook her head and muttered to herself, “Forget it. The two of you are demons. My worries are unnecessary.”
“I’ve never been worried that Fang Yao would be snatched away. It’s not because I’m confident, but because I know him well enough.” Yuan Xiao trusted Fang Yao completely in this aspect. After all, she had seen Fang Yao’s attitude towards other girls.
Fang Yao was not that gentlemanly to girls he did not like. At the very least, in Yuan Xiao’s heart, Fang Yao’s temper was nothing like a warm guy’s.
“Alright, alright, you’re still making me jealous even when he’s not around.”
Li Chang rolled her eyes helplessly. She thought for a moment and reminded Yuan Xiao, “But even if your Fang Yao is not interested in other girls, he can’t stop other girls from confessing to him.”
“Do you dare to bet that there will definitely be many girls delivering water to your school hunk tomorrow? Won’t you be jealous?”
Li Chang looked at Yuan Xiao meaningfully. When she thought of the large-scale confession arena they might encounter tomorrow, she could not help but start to feel excited.
“Then see if Fang Yao will accept the water given by others.”
Li Chang looked at the exceptionally confident Yuan Xiao and could not help but purse her lips. However, she did not deny her words. She nodded and said, “That’s true. Your Colonel Fang is not an easy person to get along with. I think only you can deal with him.”
Li Chang had heard Zhao Yu mention how Fang Yao rejected other girls. He did not give them any face at all and rejected them directly. Otherwise, with Fang Yao’s current conditions and popularity, wouldn’t he be confessed to every day?
Li Chang looked at Yuan Xiao beside him and suddenly felt that she and Fang
Yao were extraordinarily compatible. Not only were they comparable in terms of looks, but their personalities were also not something ordinary people could resist.
Yuan Xiao did not notice Li Chang’s gaze on her. She was still planning how to attract the attention of the reporters tomorrow.
After completing this mission, the system could be upgraded again. In order to better study the system, Yuan Xiao could only try her best to upgrade it to the highest level.
Yuan Xiao wanted to know how intelligent the Academic Genius System implanted in her mind could be. If she could perfect the system, not only would Yuan Xiao achieve a lot in the scientific field, but she might also make a huge breakthrough in medical research.
After returning to the dormitory, Yuan Xiao specially confirmed with the system in her mind whether being photographed by the reporters during the basketball game would be considered a mission success.
After getting an affirmative answer, Yuan Xiao looked forward to tomorrow’s basketball game even more.
Because she was afraid of affecting Fang Yao’s competition tomorrow, Yuan Xiao did not chat with him for too long on her phone. After reminding him to rest well, she immediately went to sleep.
Fang Yao and Zhao Yu’s competition would be held tomorrow morning. In order to cheer them on at the event location, Yuan Xiao and Li Chang had no choice but to skip a class..
Chapter 276
On the way to the basketball game, Li Chang asked Yuan Xiao guiltily, “Xiao
Xiao, do you think the teacher will take attendance today?”
Yuan Xiao looked at the many students in the same direction as the two of them and said helplessly to Li Chang, “I’m afraid they will. I think we’re not the only ones who skipped class to watch the competition today.”
“Ah! Then will I fail the class? I’m not like you, who can score full marks for every subject.”
Li Chang looked at Yuan Xiao, who was dressed exceptionally exquisitely, and scratched her head in despair. “Forget it. In order to cheer for Zhao Yu, I can’t care too much about anything else.”
Yuan Xiao looked at Li Chang, who had a conflicted expression on his face. She smiled and said, “Skipping one lesson won’t cause you to fail the class. If you perform well in the future, there won’t be a problem.”
Yuan Xiao knew that Li Chang’s results were not particularly good, but it was not a problem to guarantee that she would pass. She would not let Li Chang’s results be too tragic.
Li Chang heaved a sigh of relief. For some reason, she felt very at ease with
Yuan Xiao around.
Noticing the gazes from the surroundings from time to time, Li Chang asked worriedly, “Xiao Xiao, you’re dressed so beautifully. Aren’t you afraid that Fang Yao won’t be able to focus later?”
“That’s why I asked you to set off earlier. Before the competition begins, let’s go and see how Ah Yao and Zhao Yu are preparing.”
Yuan Xiao was not only thinking about the competition. In her opinion, Fang Yao and Zhao Yu’s standards would not be much of a problem. Her system mission was more difficult to complete.
As soon as Yuan Xiao and Li Chang arrived at the event location of the basketball competition, they were shocked by the scale of the scene in front of them. Although they had already arrived at the competition venue an hour early, the event location was almost filled with students who had come to watch the competition.
“Haven’t University A always prioritized their studies? Why are there so many people in a basketball competition?” Li Chang was shocked by the atmosphere at the event location. Not only did both sides have professional cheerleaders, but there were also five to six cameras.
“Li Chang, can you tell which camera belongs to the television station’s live-stream?” Yuan Xiao’s focus had been on the camera.
“I’m not too sure either, but isn’t the person holding the camera on the right side of the venue Senior Wu Peng from our photography club?”
Looking in the direction Li Chang was pointing, Yuan Xiao indeed saw the slightly chubby Wu Peng and Senior Xue Tong standing beside him. It seemed that the members of the photography club also attached great importance to the basketball competition of University A.
“And on the other side, the person wearing a University A cultural shirt should be a reporter from the school newspaper.” Although Li Chang was not sure who was from the television station, the students of University A could still recognize him.
Yuan Xiao sized up the remaining machines and felt that the people from the television station should be among them.
“Let’s go to the lounge and see how Ah Yao and the others are preparing.”
Li Chang followed Yuan Xiao to the basketball team’s lounge. As they often came to watch Zhao Yu and Fang Yao practice, the other members of the basketball team were very familiar with Yuan Xiao and Li Chang.
“You’re here to look for Brother Zhao, right? He’s inside. I’ll bring you in.” Chu Li had just come out of the lounge when he saw Yuan Xiao and Li Chang walking over. When his gaze landed on Yuan Xiao, he could not hide the surprise in his eyes.
Li Chang also noticed Chu Li’s gaze. He smiled and whispered in Yuan Xiao’s ear, “It seems that your popularity today is not any less than Colonel Fang’s.” Yuan Xiao ignored Li Chang and followed Chu Li into the lounge.
“Li Chang!” Zhao Yu was still preparing for the event. When he saw Li Chang behind Chu Li, he hurriedly waved at her.
When Li Chang and the others approached, Zhao Yu realized that Yuan Xiao was very different from before. He stammered, “Sister-in-law, you’re dressed so beautifully. Are you worried that Boss won’t be able to win the competition?”
“No, you guys will definitely win today,” Yuan Xiao said to Zhao Yu with a smile.
If Fang Yao and Zhao Yu’s team could win the competition, she might have a higher chance of getting the camera.
“Boss is in the changing room. I’ll help you call him.” Before Yuan Xiao could reply, Zhao Yu ran impatiently in the direction of the changing room.
Yuan Xiao noticed everyone looking at her from time to time and felt that it was better not to dress up like this in the future. After all, being too eye-catching was not her favorite state. Usually, walking with Fang Yao was enough to attract attention.
Fang Yao had just changed his clothes. Although he was still very confident in the competition, this competition was related to Zhao Yu’s future after all. Fang Yao could not help but be a little nervous..
Chapter 277
Just as Fang Yao was lowering his eyes and trying to relax, the door of the changing room was suddenly opened.
Zhao Yu looked at Fang Yao excitedly. “Boss! Sister-in-law is here!”
When Fang Yao heard Zhao Yu’s words, even if he still remembered how nervous he was, he nodded at the others in the changing room and quickly left.
The remaining people in the changing room could not help but be curious when they saw Fang Yao’s excited expression.
“Let’s go take a look too? I haven’t seen Brother Fang’s girlfriend up close!”
“That’s right! Brother Fang has always said how good Sister-in-law is. This time, we finally have a chance to see it with our own eyes!”
At this moment, Fang Yao was walking out behind Zhao Yu and happened to meet Yuan Xiao, who was walking over with Li Chang.
Looking at Yuan Xiao’s outfit today, Fang Yao was stunned on the spot, as if there was only room for Yuan Xiao in his eyes.
When Li Chang saw Fang Yao like this, she held Yuan Xiao’s hand and whispered in her ear, “Xiao Xiao, is Fang Yao stunned by you? Can he really go onto the court like this?”
Li Chang sized up Fang Yao suspiciously.
After all, she knew Yuan Xiao’s influence on Fang Yao very well.
As soon as Li Chang finished speaking, Fang Yao seemed to come back to his senses. He took a few large strides to the two of them and looked at Yuan Xiao in surprise.
“Xiao Xiao, w-why are you suddenly thinking of changing your image today?” Fang Yao stammered.
Yuan Xiao raised her eyebrows. “Why? Do I not look good?”
Fang Yao quickly shook his head. “Of course not! You’re beautiful, you’re too beautiful!”
After exchanging a few words with Yuan Xiao, he finally completely woke up.
His gaze swept across the surrounding crowd. When he saw that many people’s stunned gazes were on Yuan Xiao, a trace of displeasure immediately flashed across his heart, and even his brows frowned tightly.
Yuan Xiao knew what Fang Yao was thinking just by looking at his expression. “Alright, don’t worry about this. How are your preparations? Li Chang and I plan to go to the audience to cheer you on.”
Hearing Yuan Xiao’s words, Fang Yao realized that he had completely ignored Li Chang.
Seeing Fang Yao look over, Li Chang teased, “Was Colonel Fang charmed by
Xiao Xiao just now? Didn’t notice that I was here?”
Fang Yao did not hide it and nodded honestly. Then, he looked at Yuan Xiao.
“Xiao Xiao, I specially reserved a seat for you. Shall I bring you there now?”
After Fang Yao and Yuan Xiao walked far away, the rest of the basketball team dared to discuss softly.
“I knew that Sister-in-law was very beautiful initially. I didn’t expect Sister-in-law to be even more beautiful!”
“Didn’t you see? Sister-in-law is bare-faced! She’s so beautiful without makeup. I can’t imagine what she looks like after putting on makeup! I’m really envious of Brother Fang.”
Fang Yao brought Yuan Xiao and Li Chang to the seat he had specially reserved. After giving them a few instructions, he left.
After all, since he had promised Zhao Yu, he would prepare well for the match. Moreover, Xiao Xiao was still watching below. He had to perform well.
Li Chang only dared to breathe heavily after watching Fang Yao walk away. “Xiao Xiao, did you see the look in Colonel Fang’s eyes when he wanted to hide you just now? Oh my god! It’s too scary! I feel that I can’t stay by your side anymore!”
Yuan Xiao watched as Li Chang patted her chest exaggeratedly and could not help but laugh.
“It’s not as serious as you said.”
Li Chang sighed. “It’s really serious! Xiao Xiao, you should restrain yourself in the future. Fang Yao might not be able to take it.”
Li Chang glanced at Yuan Xiao again. The temptation was too strong. Even a girl like her could not help but be attracted, let alone Fang Yao!
She really understood Fang Yao’s feelings.
When Yuan Xiao heard this, she smiled again and kept observing the remaining television stations from the corner of her eye.
She had not forgotten the system’s mission!
However, Yuan Xiao did not know that she had already attracted the attention of the television station.
The person-in-charge of the television station looked at the smiling Yuan Xiao and his eyes lit up.
The person-in-charge called the cameraman over and pointed in Yuan Xiao’s direction. “During the competition, give that girl some shots while we’re filming the match.”
Although their main live-stream was still the basketball competition, it was already a tradition to film the spectators as well during the competition.
The photographer naturally knew these rules. He looked in the direction of the person-in-charge’s finger and saw Yuan Xiao leaning against the person beside her, talking about something..
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The photographer’s eyes lit up as well. He understood the person-in-charge’s plan.
Beautiful things and people could always attract more attention. Those who could be specially noticed by the person-in-charge definitely had top-notch charisma and image.
When such a person appeared on their camera, they increased the viewership ratings of their television station.
The photographer quickly nodded. “I understand!”
All the cameras began to work, and Fang Yao and the basketball team from University Z next door lined up to enter the field.
As soon as Fang Yao appeared on the field, screams sounded from the spectator stands of University A. There were even people shouting Fang Yao’s name.
Fang Yao followed Zhao Yu into the stadium. He was unmoved by the shouts in his ears and did not even blink. However, when he saw Yuan Xiao from the corner of his eye, his expression suddenly softened. Yet, when he thought of the current environment, Fang Yao forcefully suppressed the emotions in his heart.
Xiao Xiao was watching from below and even dressed up for him. He must not embarrass Xiao Xiao!
He had to perform well!
As Fang Yao thought about this, his originally straight back became even straighter.
Fang Yao was relatively far from the audience. Li Chang and Yuan Xiao, who were in the audience, even felt that their ears were deafened by this scream.
Li Chang raised his hand and rubbed his ears. He subconsciously raised his voice. “I knew it. Colonel Fang is quite charming. Look at this passionate scene!”
Yuan Xiao heard Li Chang’s words and nodded.
Although she knew that Fang Yao’s charm was great, this was the first time she had felt it so directly.
However, when she thought of how much Fang Yao cared about her, not only was she not worried at all, she was even faintly happy.
A University’s cheers were too loud. The audience from Z University next door who had specially come to cheer for their school were not to be outdone.
In the end, it was only when the first whistle sounded that the audience quietened down slightly.
With a whistle, the players from Universities A and Z jumped up at the same time to fight for the basketball in the air.
After the players from University A snatched the ball, they immediately passed the basketball in their hands to Fang Yao. Fang Yao ran towards the basket of University Z with the basketball.
Before the basketball game began, Yuan Xiao was still in the mood to analyze which camera was the television station’s camera. She kept thinking about how to attract the television station’s attention.
However, when she saw Fang Yao’s figure running on the field, Yuan Xiao was quickly attracted and could not look away.
She had always known that Fang Yao was very handsome, but looking at Fang Yao, who was cooperating well with Zhao Yu and had a serious expression, she once again sensed another kind of handsomeness from Fang Yao.
Perhaps it was because of the atmosphere or Fang Yao’s serious expression, Yuan Xiao could not help but cheer Fang Yao on in her heart.
The cameraman from the television station obviously knew what the audience wanted to see. He steadily aimed the camera at Fang Yao.
[That University A center forward is so handsome! His basketball skills are not bad either. He has already scored two goals in such a short time! Impressive!]
[The center of University A is indeed powerful, but it’s obvious that Z
University also understands this. Two of them are here to guard against such a center!]
[I know who this center forward is. He’s the school hunk of A University! His name is Fang Yao!]
[He’s the school hunk. No wonder he’s so handsome!]
With Fang Yao’s good start and the tacit understanding of the entire team during training, the score between University A and Z University had reached 15:9 during halftime.
The situation at University A was good. Waves of shouts came from the audience of University A.
Fang Yao followed Zhao Yu and the others to the resting area of his team. As he listened to the coach’s guidance, he could not help but look in Yuan Xiao’s direction from the corner of his eye.
Li Chang had a smile on her face as she nudged Yuan Xiao with her shoulder.
“Fang Yao really can’t leave you for a moment. He has to look at you when he drinks water!”
Although Fang Yao’s movements were small, he did not hide them. As long as someone paid attention, they could see his actions clearly.
When Li Chang heard girls say that Fang Yao was looking in their direction, she could not help but purse her lips. She and Yuan Xiao probably knew best who Fang Yao was looking at.
Yuan Xiao smiled. “Isn’t Zhao Yu also looking at you?”
When Li Chang heard Yuan Xiao’s words, her face immediately flushed red. She retracted her gaze and sat up straight, not daring to tease Yuan Xiao anymore..
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The moment Yuan Xiao smiled, the cameraman immediately shifted the camera to Yuan Xiao’s direction and even specially stopped for a few seconds. After confirming that Yuan Xiao was captured, the photographer turned the camera away.
The person-in-charge looked at the live comments and the increase in popularity. The corners of his mouth could not help but curl up slightly. He knew that his decision just now was right.
[Was there a very beautiful young lady in the front row of the spectators just now? Am I seeing things?!]
[Oh my god! Are all the people from University A so good-looking? That Fang Yao just now was also good-looking! For the first time, I regret my poor grades and not getting into University A!]
[Photographer! What are you doing?! Hurry up and move the camera back! If you don’t move it back, I’ll come after you!]
[Have you guys realized that although that young lady just now is very good-looking, she’s bare-faced! Boohoo, why is there really such a beautiful person in this world without makeup?!]
The bullet screen of the television station was filled with discussion, and Yuan Xiao, who was looking for a television station camera, froze for a moment because of the alert from the system.
[Congratulations, Host. You have successfully completed the special mission. You have received 300 points!]
Yuan Xiao had yet to come back to her senses when she heard Little 7’s voice.
“Little 7? You said that I’ve already completed the special mission?” Yuan Xiao asked the system in confusion.
[Yes! The system’s backend has just shown that the host has completed the mission. The mission has been judged to be successful!]
Yuan Xiao had already thought about whether she should wait for Fang Yao to finish his interview and get a shot. However, she did not expect the mission to be completed before she could do anything.
Wasn’t this a little too simple? It was completely different from what she had imagined?
However, before Yuan Xiao could think about it carefully, the halftime break had ended. Fang Yao and the others entered the court again.
Since the mission was completed, Yuan Xiao placed all her attention on Fang Yao.
The final outcome was not unexpected. With the advantage of the first half, University A finally won with a score of 30:16.
When the referee announced University A’s victory, Fang Yao immediately looked in Yuan Xiao’s direction.
Yuan Xiao noticed Fang Yao’s gaze and also looked over with curved eyes. The cameraman from the television station captured Fang Yao and Yuan Xiao’s gaze.
[Oh my god! Does that beautiful lady in the spectator stand know Fang Yao?]
[I don’t think they know each other. Instead, they seem to have some special relationship! The way the two of them looked at each other just now was really sweet! It felt so beautiful!]
[Ah! Could it be that beautiful people just getting together with one another?
Can’t you give us lonely people some hope?!]
“Xiao Xiao, should we go over now or wait for them in the changing room?” Li Chang asked softly as she watched Zhao Yu, Fang Yao, and the others celebrate.
Seeing that Fang Yao was eager to come over, Yuan Xiao hurriedly shook her head to stop him.
She was already very uncomfortable today because of her outfit. Now, she really did not want to continue joining in the fun.
“Let’s go to the changing room and wait for them first! There are too many people here,” Yuan Xiao said to Li Chang.
Li Chang looked at the excited crowd around them and nodded before leaving the competition venue with Yuan Xiao.
Fang Yao stood on the basketball court and looked at Yuan Xiao’s back. The expression in his eyes darkened, but the coach quickly got his attention.
After the coach finished his debrief, Fang Yao and the others walked to the locker room together. Just as they approached the locker room, they saw Yuan Xiao and Li Chang, who were already waiting at the side.
When Fang Yao saw Yuan Xiao’s figure, he stopped in his tracks, then quickened his pace towards her.
Zhao Yu and the others looked at the low pressure around Fang Yao and greeted Yuan Xiao in unison before finding an excuse to leave.
Zhao Yu even pulled Li Chang away with him.
Fang Yao lowered his eyes and looked at Yuan Xiao. “Why didn’t you wait for me just now?”
“It’s not that I don’t want to wait for you. There were so many people around you just now. How can I go over? If we hadn’t left early, we might not have been able to be out by now.”
Fang Yao recalled the previous scene and knew that Yuan Xiao was right. There were people around him previously, so it was right for her not to go. However… he still hoped that he could share all his joy with her..
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He paused and continued, “Aren’t you worried that I’ll take other people’s water?”
Yuan Xiao raised her brows when she heard this, and she said with a firm and confident expression, “Will you?”
“Of course I won’t!” Fang Yao frowned and immediately retorted.
He was about to say something when a drink suddenly appeared in front of him. He forgot what to say.
His gaze moved down the hand holding the drink bottle and finally landed on the face of the owner of the hand.
There was a smile in Yuan Xiao’s eyes. “What if I give it to you?”
Fang Yao tried his best to suppress the smile on his face, but a smile still appeared in his eyes.
He reached out and quickly took the drink bottle from Yuan Xiao’s hand. “Of course I want it!”
As he spoke, Fang Yao unscrewed the drink bottle and took two sips in front of
Yuan Xiao.
The depressed mood he had just brought back from the basketball court had also disappeared because of Yuan Xiao’s actions.
“Coach just said that he wants to treat us to barbecue. Do you want to come with us?” Fang Yao asked after putting the drinks bottle away.
When Yuan Xiao heard this, she frowned slightly. “This is your basketball team’s celebration party. Wouldn’t it be bad for me to go?”
“The coach is not going. The rest are all familiar people. Moreover, the coach also said that we can bring family members.” Fang Yao lowered his head, his eyes filled with a dazzling smile. The word “family” was also extremely ambiguous.
The tips of Yuan Xiao’s ears turned slightly red. When she saw Fang Yao’s expectant expression, she agreed.
Seeing that Yuan Xiao had agreed, the smile in Fang Yao’s eyes deepened. After asking Yuan Xiao to wait for a while, he hurriedly ran to the changing room to change.
Yuan Xiao looked at Fang Yao’s anxious back view and smiled.
How easy to coax. Yuan Xiao thought to herself.
After Fang Yao left, Li Chang, who had been pulled aside by Zhao Yu, returned to Yuan Xiao’s side.
“You’re done coaxing him just like that? As expected of you. Only you can comfort the dark-faced Colonel Fang.”
Yuan Xiao glanced at the mischievous Li Chang and asked, “There will be a celebration party for the basketball team later. Did Zhao Yu invite you?”
“Zhao Yu invited me, and I just agreed. Xiao Xiao, don’t tell me you didn’t agree.” If Xiao Xiao did not agree, wouldn’t it be boring for her to go alone?
A trace of slyness flashed across Yuan Xiao’s eyes. “Then do you know that only the basketball team and their families can attend this celebration party?”
As soon as Yuan Xiao finished speaking, Li Chang’s face flushed red. Her eyes darted left and right as she stammered and stopped talking.
When Yuan Xiao saw this, she snorted in her heart.
Not long after, Fang Yao and the others walked out of the changing room.
When Fang Yao saw Yuan Xiao, he immediately walked over. He looked at Yuan Xiao tenderly.
Li Chang covered her eyes with her hand. “I can’t take it anymore. I can’t take it anymore. It’s too much!”
With that, she fled.
Fang Yao waved at Li Chang’s back. “Thank you!”
He turned around and sat beside Yuan Xiao obediently. “Xiao Xiao, we’re done packing. Let’s go now!”
The restaurant was a barbecue restaurant near the university town. It had always been famous for its low price.
At this moment, the restaurant was bustling with activity. Not only were Fang Yao and the others there, but there were also other university students.
“Psst. ”
The beer can opened and bubbles immediately popped out. It flowed down the wall of the bottle. The collision of the beer bottles and the cheers reached the peak of the atmosphere.
“Brother Fang, it’s all thanks to you this time. Otherwise, we wouldn’t have been able to win the championship. Come, let me toast you.” The basketball team member raised the beer can in his hand high.
Fang Yao wanted to be intimate with Yuan Xiao, but he could only raise his beer bottle as it was not good to ruin the happy atmosphere. “It’s everyone’s credit.”
“Brother Fang, you’re too humble. Let me toast you too.” It was another basketball team member.
After drinking, they got quite tipsy. It was not all on purpose, they all toasted to one another.
Fang Yao’s face was slightly red as he leaned against Yuan Xiao, his eyes surprisingly bright.
Yuan Xiao was helpless. She raised her head and looked at the other basketball team members with evil smiles. “He can’t hold his liquor well. Don’t force him to drink anymore.”
“Sister-in-law, don’t be fooled by Brother Fang. His alcohol tolerance is the best among us!” Someone in the basketball team jeered. As soon as he finished speaking, voices echoed around him..