"Hmm... if you won't be friends with me... at least tell me your name! I don't want to call you 'classmate' every time we meet."

Suzhan Yue pouted slightly with dissatisfaction, but it was a small concession.

Her delicate appearance had always driven the CS boys wild. Now, with that little pout, she looked even more pitiful.

Perhaps because the girl seemed so heart-wrenching, Cheng Yu finally felt a twinge of pity.

He sighed, looked at Suzhan Yue, and gently said, "My name is Lin Jie. I'm a psychology student."

*Snort.*

Linsw Lin couldn't hold back a light chuckle, while Jiangyx Jiang glared at Cheng Yu with icy displeasure.

Still, she only let out a soft snort and didn't expose his lie. She wasn't involved—she didn't know their history and had no right to interfere.

Suzhan Yue missed their reactions entirely. She froze for a moment, then a trace of delight lit up her face. "Got it, I'll remember. Lin Jie, Lin Jie..." She kept murmuring the name, as if carving it into her heart.

Cheng Yu grew genuinely flustered. He cleared his throat, trying to change the subject, and glanced at the huge bag in her hand. "Are you... bringing meals for roommates? That's quite a lot."

Suzhan Yue's slender frame made the oversized bag look bizarrely out of place.

She nodded, her smile still innocent. "Yeah! My roommates really need my help. I often bring them food."

Cheng Yu's expression stiffened. Something felt off, but he couldn't pinpoint it. After a pause, he nodded. "Good. Take it to them before it gets cold."

"Oh—I almost forgot! You really are a nice guy, Classmate Lin Jie!"

*Thanks. I'll accept that 'nice guy card' for Lin Jie.*

Cheng Yu watched Suzhan Yue skip away happily, his expression subtle. But that giant bag... something was definitely wrong.

[Should Cheng Yu investigate Suzhan Yue's issue further?]

[Option A: Follow her for answers. Reward: A Patek Philippe Supercomplication watch.]

[Option B: Ask her roommates. Reward: A Monet sketch.]

[Option C: Inquire with the CS boys. Reward: A limited-edition gold-plated PS5.]

[Option D: Do nothing. Reward: 1 random attribute point.]

For a split second, Cheng Yu almost chose C. He could refuse houses or cars, but no teen resists a PS5.

Yet rereading the options, he pictured those unhinged CS boys. He gritted his teeth and rejected the PS5.

Joking—he'd be dead if he asked them about Suzhan Yue.

Cheng Yu sighed, watching her retreating figure, and buried his curiosity. Survival came first. Could he even care for others now?

He chuckled self-deprecatingly, picked up cold rice with chopsticks. Damn.

"...Since neither of you has anything else, I'll head out. My afternoon classes are packed, and I need rest."

After a quick lunch, Cheng Yu walked the two girls to the cafeteria entrance and sighed.

Linsw Lin didn't mind—she'd only wanted to prevent anything between Cheng Yu and Jiangyx Jiang. This was perfect.

Jiangyx Jiang frowned. She hadn't said a word. She opened her mouth but froze under Linsw Lin's sharp, warning gaze.

Just then, a commotion erupted in the distance, drawing everyone's attention.

Cheng Yu looked over and froze. Those familiar figures—weren't they his vanished roommates?

Their eyes locked with his. They sprinted over.

Zhou Weihua yelled, "Class rep, I set it up! Catch!" He hurled a large bundle.

Jiangyx Jiang breathed relief—she'd warned them earlier to ditch Linsw Lin. She caught the bundle, placed it between her and Cheng Yu, and stared.

A bouquet of roses.

Before she could react, Cheng Yu's other roommates—Hou Chen and Bai Ka—darted behind him. They whipped out a rolled banner like magicians.

In sync, they yanked its corners apart, revealing bold letters:

[CONGRATS TO CHENG YU ♡ JIANGYX JIANG ON BECOMING A COUPLE!]

Cheng Yu was dumbfounded.

Jiangyx Jiang stood stunned.

Linsw Lin still smiled, but her aura turned glacial.

"How's that, class rep? Awesome, right!" Zhou Weihua beamed proudly. "Heard you'd confess, so we skipped class to order this banner and buy roses! Thorough, huh? I told you, Brother Cheng—she messaged me early, eager to talk today. Knew she'd confess! Brothers gotta help! We nailed the vibe. Told all classmates—you're our model couple now!"

Jiangyx Jiang's face stayed blank. She gritted her teeth, twisting the rose stems into a thick rope. "Everyone... knows?" Her voice dropped to a whisper. "Model... couple?"

"Zhou... Wei... Hua—" Her snarl cut through the air. "Die ten thousand times!"

A bloodcurdling scream ripped across the campus, painting the lively scene with fresh chaos.