As these words rang out, a slender figure emerged slowly from the entrance of the Archery Club nearby. Dressed in a school uniform, she exuded an icy, formidable aura. Her strikingly beautiful face carried an aloof expression, yet it gave off an illusion that made it hard for others to meet her gaze.
Hearing this, Gu Ruoxue turned her head slightly, her eyes narrowing.
"Student Gu, why not come inside to take shelter?"
Ji Qingyi looked at Gu Ruoxue's eyes and spoke softly, her red lips parting.
Gu Ruoxue glanced at her, then at the fool Su Cheng beside her, who seemed oblivious to the tension and was playing with his fingers. A flicker of something unreadable passed through her eyes before she responded with a polite smile, "Since Student Ji is so kind as to invite me, I won't refuse your hospitality!"
With that, she turned and walked toward the Archery Club.
The tagalong Su Cheng hurried after her.
Right now, he didn’t feel like speaking—he just wanted to be a silent, brooding pretty boy.
The situation between these two girls was something he couldn’t possibly interfere with. Besides, it was like choosing between two sides of the same coin—he had no idea what to do.
Ah, what a difficult dilemma.
Ji Qingyi followed them inside.
"Su Cheng, long time no—wait?!"
As soon as the two stepped into the Archery Club, Li Shishi was about to hand over a towel when she realized the person beside Su Cheng was none other than Gu Ruoxue. She quickly offered the towel, asking in surprise, "S-St-Student Gu, please use this!"
"Thank you."
After hearing her thanks, Li Shishi turned and left, leaving only the three of them at the entrance.
Gu Ruoxue raised her eyes, accepted the towel with a word of gratitude, and began dabbing at the damp strands of hair on her forehead with her slender, fair fingers.
Beside her stood Su Cheng and Ji Qingyi.
As she wiped her hair, she subtly observed the two.
Ji Qingyi stood with her arms crossed leisurely, one finger tapping against her arm, completely still otherwise.
Su Cheng, however, was having a much harder time.
In this situation, there was only one towel.
And now…
A sense of impending doom washed over him. He could already foresee the deadly dilemma he was about to face. Out of the corner of his eye, he noticed the club president (Gu Ruoxue) finishing with the towel and attempting to hand it to him, while the other (Ji Qingyi) unexpectedly pulled a handkerchief from her skirt pocket.
Gulp.
At this moment, he knew with absolute clarity that if he didn’t act, he would soon be forced into a fatal multiple-choice question.
It was like two girls standing before him, gazing at him with hopeful yet nervous expressions, asking him who he liked best. The scenarios were eerily similar.
He inwardly groaned, realizing he had exactly one second to come up with a solution—or else, he was doomed.
Should he pull out his own towel from his system space?
No, that would be way too obvious.
There were surveillance cameras at the entrance too.
Just as the two girls extended their hands to offer him their respective items, a sudden flash of inspiration struck him.
The answer was…
Take both!
He raised both hands simultaneously, grabbing the towel with one and the handkerchief with the other. His action made the two girls freeze.
Then, Gu Ruoxue frowned slightly as she looked at what Su Cheng was holding. She hadn’t expected their relationship to be so intimate that they could share personal belongings like this.
Su Cheng pressed both the handkerchief and towel to his face, inhaling deeply. The combined scents made him feel like the luckiest man alive.
"Hehe, so fragrant~"
The two distinct, captivating fragrances of the girls intertwined, blending into a unique, refreshing aroma.
This was… the Qingxue fragrance~
Ji Qingyi didn’t say anything, simply allowing him to wipe his face. However, when she glanced at Gu Ruoxue, she found the other girl staring unblinkingly back at her. Ji Qingyi returned the gaze with an equally indifferent expression, as if they were locked in a silent standoff.
By now, Su Cheng had finished drying himself.
At the same time, Ji Qingyi spoke, her voice cool. "Since you’re already here, why not come inside for some tea?"
Without waiting for Gu Ruoxue’s response, she turned and walked toward the inner room. Gu Ruoxue hesitated for a moment before following.
As for Su Cheng?
He clutched the towel and Ji Qingyi’s handkerchief, planning to stash them in his system space later. After waiting half a minute, he finally made his way into the Archery Club.
The moment he stepped inside, he noticed the club members whispering about what had just happened.
The moment they saw Su Cheng, everyone fell silent, their eyes fixed on him.
"Su Cheng? Why did you suddenly quit the club? And why did you come here with President Gu? Did something happen?"
Yang Xin couldn’t resist asking, and the others—including Wang Guancong’s older sister—also looked at him curiously.
Su Cheng scratched his head awkwardly before holding up the items in his hands. "Well, I joined the Social Practice Club. It just happened to start raining, so I came in to take shelter."
"You could’ve at least given us a heads-up! That was way too sudden!"
Wang Guancong’s sister glared at him reproachfully.
Su Cheng quickly shook his head, apologizing profusely. "Sorry, sorry! This time it really was too rushed—"
But before he could finish, Li Shishi’s voice called out from a nearby room. "Su Cheng, the president wants you inside."
Hearing this, Su Cheng’s expression changed. He had been planning to stay outside and chat, but now…
Sigh.
He let out a resigned sigh, gave everyone an apologetic smile, and headed toward the president’s office.
When he pushed the door open, he found the two girls seated at a table with a tea set between them. The atmosphere was… strange, to say the least.
What stood out even more was that Ji Qingyi wasn’t sitting in the host’s seat.
They were positioned directly across from each other.
This left Su Cheng unsure of where to sit.
Which side should he choose?
At the same time, both girls turned to look at him, their beautiful eyes filled with unspoken warnings and expectations.
"President, I used to drink tea here all the time! Let me tell you, President Ji’s tea is amazing—you’ve got to try it!"
Su Cheng put on his best sycophantic smile, picking up the teapot and pouring a cup for Gu Ruoxue first, then one for Ji Qingyi. After that, he simply stood to the side, the towel still draped over his shoulder, ready to serve them at any moment.
Ji Qingyi’s eyes narrowed slightly at his words.
She glanced at the teapot in Su Cheng’s hands, a glint of something unreadable flashing in her gaze, but she remained silent, sipping the tea he had poured for her.
"Mmm."
Gu Ruoxue took a small sip before nodding in approval. "Sitting quietly and enjoying a cup of tea is a rare moment of leisure. However…"
She paused, setting the cup down before looking up at Su Cheng. "The heavy rain does dampen the mood somewhat."
"The rain shows no sign of stopping anytime soon."
Just as Gu Ruoxue finished speaking, a woman’s voice came from outside—likely Ji Qingyi’s attendant.
Ji Qingyi also set down her cup and turned to Su Cheng. "You just got caught in the rain. Sit down and have some tea to warm up."
Hearing this concern, Su Cheng found himself trapped in yet another dilemma.
He glanced at the now-silent Gu Ruoxue, then at Ji Qingyi beside her.
The two were clearly locked in a battle of wills, and he was stuck in the middle, miserable.
To sit or not to sit—neither option felt right.
As a man, this was truly humiliating.
Fortunately, at times like these, his mind grew clearer, allowing him to better grasp the situation he was in.
After careful consideration, he finally made up his mind. Picking up a cup, he moved a chair next to the door and sat down, leaning against it. He began drinking one cup after another, refusing to spare another glance at the two women—his demeanor making it clear he was upset and not to be provoked.
Seeing this, the two women exchanged a look before lowering their heads and sipping their tea in silence.
Two stunning beauties sat there, drinking quietly, yet an undercurrent of tension swirled between them, as if a storm were about to break.
This standoff lasted about five minutes before Ji Qingyi finally spoke. She dabbed her lips gracefully with a napkin, set down her teacup, and said, "I’ve heard a little about the activities of the Social Practice Club, Director Gu. Recently, I’ve encountered some difficulties—might you offer some guidance?"
"If it’s merely ‘some difficulties,’ then you haven’t reached a point of desperation yet. One of our club’s principles is to extend help only to those truly in need. I suggest you strive a little harder, President Ji."
Gu Ruoxue set down her cup and replied coldly.
't think I'm that capable, I'm just trying my best to stay alive. I've been kind all my life, never did anything bad, yet worldly suffering spared me not one bit. The human world is a nice place, but I won't come back in my next life. A kind young man, who wanted to just get by singing, but through repeated deceits and betrayals, has gone down an irredeemable path.
ine. During your journey, you save an abandoned baby girl and become her elder brother】 【You rely on each other, becoming each other's support】 【At the end of the simulation, you shield the now-grown girl with your life, sacrificing yourself to block numerous demonic cultivators. You die, and the light in the girl's eyes fades】 …… 【Second Simulation: You are transported to a world where steam and magic coexist】 【You immerse yourself in the study of magic, obsessed with its research. One day, while out, you encounter a half-blooded demon girl wandering the streets. You take her in as your student】 【You teach the demoness what it means to be human, show her the beauty of the world, and nurture her into a miracle that surpasses even the gods】 【At the end of the simulation, you die of old age in front of the nearly immortal demoness due to your mortal lifespan】 …… One simulation after another, one encounter after another. Xu Xi suddenly felt something was off: "Wait, you said you're coming to the real world to find me?"
end. Thus one must continue to cultivate, and become a saint or great emperor, in order to prolong one's life. Chen Xia, however, completely reversed this. Since his transmigration, he has gained immortality, and also a system that awards him with attribute points for every year he lives. Thus between the myriad worlds, the legend of an unparalleled senior appeared. "A gentleman takes revenge; it is never too late even after ten thousand years." "When you were at your peak I yielded, now in your old age I shall trample on you." - Chen Xia
d intelligence to keep the plot moving, and sometimes even the protagonists are forced into absurdly dumb decisions. Why does the A-list celebrity heroine in urban romance novels ditch the top-tier movie star and become a lovestruck fool for a pockmarked male lead? Why do the leads in historical tragedy novels keep dancing between love and death, only for the blind healer to end up suffering the most? And Gu Wei never expected that after finally landing a villain role to stir up trouble, she’d pick the wrong gender! No choice now—she’ll just have to crush the protagonists as a girl!
