Dinner was at Saizeriya with Linsw Lin.
Cheng Yu had skipped class earlier not just because he didn’t want to go. It was also because of what Shenyufu had said that morning.
He didn’t want to delay things any longer. What if Yexuan ran into trouble these very days? Who knew what that yandere brother-complex girl might do because of her?
Better to wrap this up early. The sooner it ended, the sooner Cheng Yu could free himself from Shenyufu, that crazy woman.
Once Yexuan’s whereabouts were confirmed, the rest was for her and Blade Brother to fight over.
But Cheng Yu had one condition for this task:
Linsw Lin absolutely could not come along.
It wasn’t about her leaking information. From long experience, Cheng Yu worried her presence would pile even more chaotic cleaver options onto his already messy mission.
Damn, just thinking about it gave him a headache.
So after leaving the playground, he’d gently urged Linsw Lin to leave. She just smiled sweetly and replied:
“Sure! I’ll head back to class now. Hmm… since we’re both returning, maybe I’ll suggest the teacher takes attendance.”
“Sis, stick with me. Without you, I can’t eat or drink properly. Whatever you want tonight, my treat.”
“Good boy~”
Defeated. She’s 98 IQ points ahead—I can’t outplay her.
He’d have to wait until this young lady had her fun, then act alone tonight.
Still, Linsw Lin insisted on treating Cheng Yu as thanks for his earlier help.
Well, if someone was eager to pay, Cheng Yu happily saved money. To save time and effort, he picked a Saizeriya near campus.
Saizeriya wasn’t common in the capital, but as a cheap Western-style chain targeting students, it had spots near schools.
The food wasn’t always great or to everyone’s taste. But the low prices made it wildly popular.
Linsw Lin twirled a few strands of spaghetti on her fork. She chewed slowly, savoring the soft, sweet aroma. Then she took small bites of fried chicken—the salty meat and rich sauce blending perfectly. Even after swallowing, the flavor lingered. Her happiness shone clearly; her eyes curved like crescent moons.
Damn, how could anyone make Saizeriya feel like a five-star restaurant?
Cheng Yu turned away, forcing his attention off Linsw Lin before he got lost in the sight.
No falling for women’s traps. Empty your heart of women, and cleavers miss you.
He glanced aside—and froze. His eyes locked onto a young couple not far away. He took a sip of cola.
“What’s wrong? See someone you know?”
“Yeah.”
Cheng Yu sighed helplessly.
“Someone I really didn’t want to see.”
…………
The one good thing was this unwelcome sight wasn’t Blade Brother.
It was his dormmate.
In their six-person dorm, Cheng Yu had roommates with clashing personalities. Zhou Weihua, Hou Chen, and Bai Ka shared his major—they had common ground.
As for Lin Jie… lately, Cheng Yu felt a strange guilt whenever he saw him.
Still, they got along fine enough.
Except for one person.
Wang Jing, now sitting right there.
After so many rebirths, Cheng Yu had dealt with Wang Jing often. Yet he could never bring himself to accept this roommate.
Not for any big reason—just that arrogant air that always made him uncomfortable.
Right now, Wang Jing sat down with his date, took the menu from a waiter, and frowned immediately.
“What’s that smell? This place stinks. How are we supposed to eat?”
“Sorry… should we clean it up?”
“Ugh, forget it. Cleaning wastes time—we’d never get to eat.”
Wang Jing scanned the menu, muttering under his breath, “Told you places like this are worthless…”
The waiter stood awkwardly. Wang Jing’s date stayed silent, smiling faintly as she smoothed things over:
“It’s fine. Cheap. No need to splurge.”
“Oh, come on, Qiqi! With our relationship…”
Wang Jing’s tone flipped instantly. He chatted sweetly with the girl called Qiqi while ordering.
Cheng Yu shrugged. He was used to this act. He just hoped Wang Jing wouldn’t spot him and come over.
But… Qiqi? That name felt oddly familiar…
[Encountered dormmate Wang Jing. Your choice is:]
[A Option: Greet them first. Reward: One year’s operating profit of Saizeriya restaurant.]
[B Option: Keep eavesdropping. Reward: 1,000 Hearthstone card packs.]
[C Option: Pretend not to see them. Reward: 1 random stat point.]
Okay, no more thinking—this’ll spiral into disaster again.
The prompt cut off Cheng Yu’s thoughts instantly, refocusing him on his plate.
Seriously? Cleaver options here too? Was there some hidden danger nearby…
He scanned the room. His gaze landed on Linsw Lin. She still smiled, but her voice turned icy:
“Cheng Yu… you seemed quite absorbed just now. Could it be… you were eyeing a female classmate?”
Her dinner knife pointed straight at him.
…Right. Almost forgot the troublemaker right in front of me.
Cheng Yu laughed off his awkwardness. He chatted nonstop, flattering Linsw Lin until her expression visibly softened.
Screw Wang Jing, Money Jing, or Moon Jing—just calm this dangerous girl down and get her to leave. Then he could hunt for the Azure Blade Society.
But then—
Another unexpected figure appeared.
“Xiao Zhao… you really don’t have to do this… Xiao Zhao, Zhao…”
“It’s fine, Wanwan. I’m happy today.”
“But, Zhao…”
“Enough. Listen to me. My voice will be loud later—bear with it.”
That voice…
That nickname…
A familiar chill shot through Cheng Yu. Before he could react, the voice boomed again:
“Everyone! Today’s your lucky day! I, Zhao, am in a great mood. All your bills here? On me!”
*Clang!*
Linsw Lin watched as Cheng Yu tumbled right off his chair onto the floor.
