Cheng Yu remembered who this person was.
Though the law department had many girls, truly stunning beauties who left an instant impression were rare.
Class rep Jiangyx Jiang might count as one. But despite her natural beauty, she never wore makeup or dressed up. She claimed youth was the best makeup, looking like a forty-year-old housewife.
So in many eyes, the girl before him—Linsw Lin—was the class beauty. Even the department’s flower.
Her ancient-sounding name didn’t match her lively, delicate appearance. Shoulder-length hair shimmered with faint golden highlights. Her fair skin stayed tender and flawless without foundation. Just her smiling gaze spoke volumes without words.
When her face suddenly appeared, carrying a hint of camellia fragrance, even Cheng Yu’s heart skipped a beat.
The next second, he wished he could crawl under the table.
How could he forget Linsw Lin? He remembered her all too well.
Even after many reincarnations, facing her invitation, Cheng Yu still recalled that distant afternoon when they first met.
The sunset glowed warmly gentle. The wind carried a tipsy scent. Cheng Yu saw a girl drop a notebook. He hurried to pick it up, caught her, and tapped her shoulder.
She turned, removed her earphones, and tilted her head with a trace of confusion.
Seeing the notebook, she instantly understood. A sweet smile spread. In a soft, melodic Wu accent, she whispered:
“Thank you, classmate Cheng Yu.”
“…Huh? How do you know me?”
She blinked in surprise, then giggled. Winking, she replied:
“You should pay more attention to your classmates.”
Her eyes shone brilliantly under the dusk light. Her golden hair fluttered in the breeze. It was picture-perfect.
From then, Cheng Yu knew Linsw Lin existed in his class.
He also resolved to pursue her.
Then—
Cheng Yu learned the hard way after ten grisly deaths. It was futile.
Those deaths weren’t Linsw Lin’s doing. But they were tied to her. Buying her breakfast. Walking her to her dorm. Sudden disasters always struck in bizarre places.
After that, Cheng Yu grasped a truth:
“No woman in your heart, no chaidao near.”
Since then, he never thought of Linsw Lin again. Even after this reincarnation, he kept his distance. Minimizing contact avoided trouble.
Cheng Yu wasn’t rigid. But he foresaw chaos. Going to a bar with her meant guaranteed disaster.
So now, facing her invitation, his answer should be one thing—
“Of course I’ll go!”
Cheng Yu stared in shock at Zhou Weihua, who’d spoken first. Zhou grinned excitedly at Linsw Lin.
“Shengwan rarely invites us like this. Skipping out would be rude. Do we look brainless?”
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Damn it, Zhou Weihua, you schemed against me!
And since when do you call her by name? Disgusting. Pah!
Trapped by Zhou’s words, Cheng Yu choked on refusal.
Wait—one person left.
Class rep! Save me!
“A big group at a bar? Privately’s fine, but together… the class rep won’t approve…”
“No worries, Cheng Yu. The class rep’s joining us too.”
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Cheng Yu gaped at Jiangyx Jiang beside Linsw Lin. The class rep looked awkward, cheeks faintly flushed from alcohol.
Noticing his stare, she met it head-on, forcing calm:
“W-well, since everyone’s going… I’ll join too. Don’t spoil the fun… Especially you, Cheng Yu! No sneaking off from group activities!”
Like hell I—
Cheng Yu bit back the curse, calming himself just in time.
He’d never expected serious Jiangyx Jiang to agree to a bar. He’d counted on her as an ally.
“We were ready to fight to the death, why did the Emperor surrender first?”
“Cheng Yu?”
Linsw Lin’s sweet call snapped him back. She smiled warmly.
“Well? Any issues? Let’s go together?”
Before Cheng Yu answered, familiar stiffness froze him. Time stopped. Text appeared in his vision:
[Facing Linsw Lin’s invitation, your choice is:]
[Option A: Don’t go. Reward: A Tangchen Yipin apartment in Shanghai.]
[Option B: Go. Reward: 1 random special attribute point.]
See? I knew it. The chaidao option. The system must recommend skipping…
Wait!?
Cheng Yu double-checked the options. Astonishment hit him.
Has the system gone mad? It always made me timid. Why urge bold action now?
And this reward…
He knew Tangchen Yipin’s insane prices. Often, units were priceless.
Such a huge reward meant skipping the bar would get him killed tonight.
…Damn.
After countless reincarnations and deaths, Cheng Yu knew one truth:
The system is never wrong.
So no matter why, his choice was clear.
“Alright. Let’s all go.”
[Task completed. Reward: 1 cooking skill point.]
…This is the special attribute?
You’re so stingy, system.
Cheng Yu muttered inwardly, glancing around.
He caught a meaningful smile on Linsw Lin’s face.
He blinked. Her smile turned sweet and friendly again. As if he’d imagined it all.
