You said you hated men, why are your eyes now full of love?

Time flies and in the blink of an eye, two weeks have passed.

Lazily slumped on the desk, Ji Mu watched with disinterest the dramatic scene outside the window, where two sparrows were fiercely competing for a mate.

Seeing the boy's prolonged inactivity, the system couldn't help but feel a sense of urgency.

[You've been lying around all morning again today.]

Currently, the heroine's affection level for men is stuck at -53.

The progress of the mission has slowed down drastically compared to the first two days.

"Push for what? It's only been a short time."

Feeling a bit sleepy, Ji Mu stifled a yawn.

"As long as we finish the mission before the first semester of the second year, it's okay."

It's true that the emperor isn't worried, but the eunuch is.

[It's true, but that doesn't mean you can slack off like that.]

The system replied, unwilling to back down.

[But it's not that you don't care.]

"Speak with evidence. Where did I slack off?"

Ji Mu chuckled and asked methodically, "Did I not get along well with the task target these days?"

Instead of just getting along, the two of them were practically inseparable at school.

Except for going to the bathroom and when the teacher needed him, the girl would silently follow him wherever he went.

Like a little tail.

[Well...] the system hesitated.

To be fair, it did.

[Then why didn't Prajna Instrument show any reaction?]

"Come on, nothing happens overnight."

The feelings were the same.

"Getting Ruan Qingqing to fully accept me and not dislike men isn't something that can be achieved in a day or two. It requires gradual cultivation and accumulation."

[I know that, but there must be a limit to nurturing.]

Prajna Instrument remained unresponsive, and the mood of the system was genuinely uneasy.

[I can't say that by the end of this semester, there will be no change.]

"See, you're getting anxious again," Ji Muyou said calmly.

"When the time comes, things will naturally fall into place. Often, the more you rush to achieve something, the more likely you are to get the opposite result."

Based on his assessment, his relationship with the girl had progressed from mere acquaintances to ordinary friends at most.

Many things couldn't be rushed.

[Alright.]

Unable to come up with any new ideas after much deliberation, the system had to give up.

[You're the host, you have the final say.]

"As long as you understand," Ji Mu said with satisfaction.

The sunlight outside was just right, falling on him comfortably.

He half-closed his eyes, planning to take a light nap to refresh himself.

It was still a long time before the lesson ended anyway.

Might as well take a nap first.

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"Classmate Ji Mu, Classmate Ji Mu."

In his dream, Ji Mu felt someone gently nudging his arm.

A soft voice kept calling in his ear.

"Wake up."

A rich scent filled his nose, and warm breath brushed against his face, tickling him slightly.

His nostrils twitched slightly as he slowly opened his eyes.

A delicate, dainty face filled his entire vision.

"Silly goose?"

Pressing a hand to his temple to relieve the drowsiness, Ji Mu sat up, his voice still groggy from sleep.

"Is class over?"

When she heard the term "silly goose," Ruan Qingqing's cheeks flushed again.

It wasn't that she didn't like being called that, it just made her feel a bit shy.

"Class ended a minute ago. I saw you were still sleeping, so I thought I'd wake you up."

"Thank you."

Expressing his gratitude for the girl's kindness, Ji Mu stretched lazily. "What's the next class?"

"P.E."

After spending so much time with him, Ruan Qingqing had come to understand his personality a bit.

After answering obediently, she added a reminder.

"The PE teacher isn't sick today."

"Oh?"

Ji Mu was slightly surprised.

"The frail and sickly gym teacher is finally healthy for a day."

As a joke, after two weeks, they could finally have a real gym class.

But overall, it was good to be able to openly slack off for a class.

Originally lacking any motivation, Ji Mu suddenly felt invigorated.

"Then what are we waiting for?"

He quickly stood up from his seat, full of energy. "Let's go to class."

Ruan Qingqing replied with a light laugh.

"Alright."

...

As noon approached, the sunlight became more intense.

The misty air slanted up to the treetops, releasing a wave of hot wind.

As was the usual routine for gym class, the teacher announced that after two laps around the track, they could engage in free activities.

With the long sleeves clinging to their bodies, most of the well-developed girls easily became the center of attention on the field.

Ruan Qingqing was no exception.

Even though she had specially worn a sports bra today, the two protruding masses on her chest still vibrated noticeably when she moved vigorously.

There was more than one class that had physical education at the same time.

Many energetic young men couldn't help but feel their hearts flutter at the sight of this breathtaking scene.

Several students quickly nudged their companions.

"Hey, look over there."

"Wow, the size is just too much!"

"Isn't she that first year middle school beauty, Ruan Qingqing?"

"No wonder she's so famous. Seeing her in person today, I finally understand."

"Tsk tsk, those assets of hers alone are enough to top the school beauty ranking."

Listening to these blunt conversations, the girl wasn't much affected.

She had experienced this every time during gym class and had long since gotten used to such phenomena.

As she silently counted the remaining meters to run, a tall figure suddenly appeared beside her.

"Classmate Ji... Ji Mu?"

There was a hint of surprise in her slightly breathless tone.@@novelbin@@

"Don't get distracted, keep your breathing steady."

The boy reminded her without saying much more.

He just silently shielded her from the unclean looks from the sidelines.

A faint scent of soap wafted into her nose.

There was no unpleasant smell of sweat, just a delicate scent that filled her heart.

Ruan Qingqing's eyes softened and a smile appeared at the corners of her lips.

Her body, which had been tense since the beginning of the race, gradually relaxed.

"Damn it! What's that four-eyes blocking for?"

"BYD, hogging her all to yourself?"

"Enjoying alone is not as good as enjoying together, you know!"

The gentlemen in the outer circle, who were concentrating on admiring the scenery, were quite displeased with the boy's disruptive behavior.

Some students who recognized Ji Mu quickly warned their companions.

"Keep your voice down, you don't want to mess with this guy."

"Don't be fooled by his frail appearance, he's actually super strong."

"A few days ago, he beat up Crazy Bear in the cafeteria with just a few moves. That was him."

"Really? He looks so inconspicuous. So he's actually a big shot pretending to be weak?"

"Exactly. You can tell by the way he walks; he's incredibly strong."

"......."

After two laps, although there were still some murmurs around, the earlier comments about her figure had decreased significantly.

Ruan Qingqing knew this very well.

These changes were all caused by the boy.

Thinking about their interactions over the past few days, she couldn't help but smile.

She placed her hand on her soft chest and felt her heart beating steadily, a feeling of irreplaceable peace enveloping her.

"Silly goose."

Ruan Qingqing looked over at the sound. The boy's shirt sleeves were rolled up to his elbows, revealing his slender, pale wrists.

"The sun is a bit harsh. Let's sit in the shade for a while."

The veins on the boy's arm were clearly defined, making him look strong and powerful.

It inexplicably enhanced his sex appeal.

Ruan Qingqing's eyelashes fluttered as she suppressed the unspoken thoughts in her heart.

She took a deep breath and nodded naturally.

"Alright, where shall we sit?"

Ji Mu looked around, then pointed to a spot he had chosen.

"There's a crooked tree in the north corner that looks quite nice. Let's sit there."

Just as Ruan Qingqing was about to agree, the boy's phone suddenly rang with a message notification.

"Wait a moment."

He looked at the message on his screen and sighed.

"The teacher called me out of the blue. You rest here for a while."

Everyone could hear the reluctance in his voice.

Ruan Qingqing smiled softly and waved her hand gently.

"Come back soon."

"Mm."

As she watched him leave the field, the smile in her eyes faded.

Absent-mindedly, she walked over to the grassy area under the crooked tree and sat down.

Ruan Qingqing rested her chin on her hands and stared blankly ahead.

It seemed that with his departure, a piece of her heart was also missing.

She felt an emptiness inside.

The unknown always brings fear.

She wasn't sure if this change was good or bad...

She didn't know how much time had passed.

Just as Ruan Qingqing was feeling confused about this change, several shadows slowly covered her from above.

She slowly looked up, and when she saw the faces of the newcomers, her heart instinctively tightened.

Why is it...

"Hey, are you daydreaming?"

Chu Yashi showed a malicious smile, looking over with evil intentions.

"Bitch!"

...

"I didn't expect the six-school joint exam to be held again after only a month."

As he left the office, Ji Mu shook his head helplessly, remembering the news he had heard from the teacher.

It feels like a competition.

To prove which school is better, these leaders really have too much free time.

"I don't understand why Ruan Qingqing noticed that four-eyed guy. He's not even as good-looking as me."

"Give me a break. If you have the guts, you should try to get the top spot as well."

"Tch, it's just good grades."

Huh? Is someone talking about me?

Out of the corner of his eye, he noticed a few unfamiliar faces sitting on a bench by the field, chatting.

Curious, Ji Mu leaned forward to listen.

The group of people didn't notice his arrival and continued their passionate discussion.

"But you know, Ruan Qingqing really admires strength."

"What do you mean?"

"Wasn't she always ambiguous with Fu Rongjing before? Now there's a top student and she's following him around."

"That's like a bird choosing a good tree to sit on. You don't understand."

"But to be honest, her figure is really great. When she was running earlier, her chest was bouncing so much, it made me excited."

"Let's ask the top student later how it feels to be with the commoner school beauty."

"Hehe..."

?

The more Ji Mu listened, the more absurd it sounded.

Seeing them getting more and more agitated, Ji Mu silently approached from behind and spoke in a low voice.

"Those who can criticize me to my face will be rewarded greatly, those who submit written advice will be rewarded moderately, and those who criticize me in the marketplace and are heard by me will be rewarded slightly."

The sudden voice startled the group.

"What the hell?!"

Ji Mu asked: "It's from 'Zou Ji Advises the King of Qi to Accept Criticism'. Didn't you learn that in middle school Chinese?"

They looked at each other and were about to answer when the boy continued to speak.

"So are you offering high advice, medium advice, or... low advice?"

The group's faces turned sour; the blatant insult was impossible to miss.

However, they couldn't retaliate because their gossip had been overheard by the subject.

No matter how they argued, they were wrong.

Remembering the boy's terrifying strength, the group of cowards fell silent and scattered like birds and animals.

Ji Mu didn't bother to go after them.

It didn't matter anyway.

Even if he taught those people a lesson, there would still be others who would spread rumors.

Tsk.

Who would have thought that my uneventful life would be so full of gossip?

[Host, host, something terrible has happened!]

While he was lost in thought, the system appeared from the system room, looking worried.

[The alarm system flashed red. Ruan Qingqing is in danger!]