Zhou Yi looked up from his book, still bewildered and shocked. Had his goodwill returned? What had happened this time?

Why did my affection level suddenly increase?

Was it a system glitch or something happened to Shen Bingyan that caused his favorability rating to rise? But the problem is, he hasn't even had a chance to get to know her yet!

Zhou Yi opened the drawer and took out the printed profile picture of Shen Bingyan.

He had looked at this profile picture hundreds of times and had memorized it.

He would recognize Shen Bingyan immediately if he had ever seen her before.

But so much time has passed, and Shen Bingyan is like someone who doesn't exist in this world; no matter how hard he searches, he can't find her.

"Shen Bingyan, where are you...?"

"I've searched almost the entire city of Luzhou, but no matter how hard I look, I can't find any news about you!"

Zhou Yi felt a mix of emotions, yet also a deep sense of helplessness.

He's been reborn for a month or two, and he still can't find anyone.

But recently the system has been overly active, making him anxious but helpless.

"Ding-dong~"

The notification sound interrupted Zhou Yi's thoughts, and he casually picked up his phone from the table and turned it on.

It was a message from Xu Ping: [Zhou Yi! Oh my god! I met an incredibly beautiful woman today, even more stunning than a celebrity without makeup! She seems to recognize you. I feel like you two are a match made in heaven. Su Qingjiao looks utterly insignificant next to her.]

Zhou Yi glanced down at the photo in his left hand. Just by looking at her perfectly proportioned figure in the side profile, he could tell that Shen Bingyan must be a great beauty.

Moreover, he has no interest in either beautiful or ugly women.

All he wants to do now is find Shen Bingyan.

After putting Shen Bingyan's photo back in the drawer, Zhou Yi replied to Xu Ping's message.

Zhou Yi cooperatively typed a string of words: 【No picture, no truth!】

Xu Ping: [I swear I'm not lying to you, really! If I see her next time, I'll definitely take a picture and show it to you!]

If you'd seen the photos, you'd know how beautiful she is. It's no exaggeration to say her face is as white as a freshly peeled egg. Now I finally understand why people in ancient times would risk everything for a beautiful woman. Now I finally understand why...

Seeing that Xu Ping kept sending messages as soon as he started talking about the incredibly beautiful girl he met today, sending messages like he was writing an essay, Zhou Yi was completely exasperated.

After glancing at it briefly, Zhou Yi put his phone on silent and placed it aside, shaking his head with a smile. Then he focused on reading foreign economic analysis books.

As the last rays of dusk faded from the playground, the sun set completely.

The school's streetlights, as if welcoming the arrival of darkness, slowly lit up one by one.

Today it was Hao Min's turn to be on duty, but the student on duty with her had to go home early because he accidentally twisted his ankle. Hao Min smiled and said generously, "It's okay, you can go home."

She had already cursed the student on duty who had twisted her ankle dozens of times in her mind, and she didn't forget to curse her family as well.

After cleaning the classroom by herself, Hao Min was so tired that her back ached. She casually sat down on a classmate's chair, but her eyes drifted to the middle of the classroom.

There was still one person in the classroom. Su Qingjiao said, "Hao Min, I'm going to do a few problems in the classroom anyway, I'll keep you company."

When it was Hao Min's turn to be on duty, she didn't come over to help. Although her eyes were always on the exercise book, her gaze was blank, and she seemed to be daydreaming.

Hao Min pursed her lips dismissively.

Thinking to herself, "How ridiculous! Su Qingjiao actually wants to pretend to be a rich heiress in front of me?!"

Little did he know, he had already seen through her lie.

It's already dark and she's still here. Could it be that she doesn't even have money for a taxi, but doesn't want anyone to see her taking the bus, so she keeps making excuses to stay at school?

Thinking of this reason, Hao Min couldn't wait to look at Su Qingjiao. She hadn't forgotten that Su Qingjiao used to make her a lackey because of her status as a rich and beautiful woman!

"Jiaojiao, aren't you going back yet?" Hao Min asked, her voice gentle and warm, as if she were a close friend looking out for her.

"The streetlights are all on outside, why hasn't the driver come to pick you up yet?"

"I'll worry about you if you go home so late."

As Su Qingjiao looked out the window and saw the sky gradually darkening, the unease in her heart grew stronger.

Yesterday, Su's father asked her to raise one million yuan. How could she possibly raise that much?

Fearing that her father would block her at the school gate again today, Su Qingjiao kept delaying leaving the school.

But it's getting dark outside now, and if it gets any later, only boarding students will be allowed to stay at school.

She had to go back too.

Su Qingjiao shifted her gaze back to Hao Min, and suddenly an idea came to her: "I didn't expect it to be so late. Hao Min, have you finished cleaning?"

"Then let's go together."

Su Qingjiao lowered her eyes, her long eyelashes concealing the gloom in them.

I'm sorry, Minmin.

You're my best friend, so you should be able to help me out.

Su Qingjiao made up her mind that if her father was still waiting for her at the school gate, she would immediately push Hao Min over and run away as fast as she could.

This is a big city; Su's father probably wouldn't dare to lay a hand on other girls.

If Hao Min is caught, at most she'll get a beating. Presumably, Su's father won't expose her identity for the time being so he can keep demanding money! But if she's caught by Su's father, it will be hell on earth.

Thinking about all this, Su Qingjiao felt no remorse whatsoever for betraying Hao Min later.

The two best friends each had their own thoughts, so they left the classroom together.

As she approached the school gate, Su Qingjiao felt as if her heart was being gripped tightly by a large hand. She nervously looked towards the road in front of the gate, trying to see if any familiar figures were crouching in some corner.

Hao Min noticed that Su Qingjiao suddenly tensed up and was about to ask her a question when her phone rang.

Hao Min's expression changed drastically when she saw the contact name on her phone. She moved slightly away from Su Qingjiao before answering the call.

"Xiaomin, we have a gathering today, but we're short one person. You need to come and fill in."

Hao Min glanced at Su Qingjiao discreetly; she had never dared to let her classmates know that Su Qingjiao worked as a hostess at a nightclub.

Seeing that Su Qingjiao was staring nervously at the school gate and not looking in her direction, Hao Min finally breathed a sigh of relief.

"I... I have something to do today..."

Hao Min wanted to refuse, but the other party said directly, "Xiao Min, don't be ungrateful. Today's gathering is very high-end. They only have eyes for talented women."

"If it weren't for the fact that you're a student from a prestigious university, I wouldn't have invited you. If you're sure you're not coming, I won't let you have these kinds of gatherings in the future."

When Hao Min heard that the other party was angry, she had no choice but to go because of the money.

He quickly walked a little further away, holding his phone, and said in a low but urgent voice, "Okay, I'll go. Give me the address."