A minute later, the system returned.

System: "Host, the three days given by the main system are the three days over there. You should take advantage of this time to win over the male lead as soon as possible. If you complete the mission before leaving, your points will be doubled."

A pleasant surprise at the passing year made me realize that the main system wasn't so heartless after all.

Liu Nian: "So, does this mean I don't have to stay in this world until I grow old? Instead, I can leave once I've won over the male lead?"

System: "Yes."

Liu Nian: "So, I can use my special abilities at any time during this period?"

System: "Yes."

Liu Nian instantly broke into a wide smile, then gently waved her hand, and a vibrant rose instantly appeared in her palm, its rich fragrance filling the entire room.

The long-lost fragrance wafted over, instantly making her feel very comfortable and relaxed.

Liu Nian: "It smells so good."

After confirming that there were no problems using her superpowers, Liu Nian changed her clothes, sent a message to Gu Minhang, and went downstairs.

On the way to buy cat food, Liu Nian clearly sensed Gu Minhang's hesitation several times. She knew what he wanted to ask, but she didn't know how to explain her departure three years later so that it wouldn't be too hard for him to accept.

How about we let the system give her a terminal illness?

Thinking about it that way, it makes sense.

Liu Nian sighed softly and took Gu Minhang's hand.

His hands were big and warm. As soon as Liu Nian took his hand, Gu Minhang grabbed her hand tightly in return.

Feeling the warm, soft touch in his palm, he felt an instant sense of satisfaction.

The weather is gradually getting colder, and it's quite noticeable how cold it is at night.

Gu Minhang looked at Liu Nian's thin clothes and felt a little helpless. Fortunately, he was wearing a coat, so he simply took it off and put it on Liu Nian.

"I told you it's cold now, so wear a coat when you go out. How could you forget?"

Sensing the faint fragrance emanating from his coat, Liu Nian narrowed her eyes, marveling at how pleasant Gu Minhang's scent was.

"I'll remember next time."

"You'll probably forget next time too."

"Definitely not."

The two chatted casually as they walked until they reached a supermarket outside the residential area.

Gu Minhang, with his clear goal in mind, headed in one direction.

All Liu Nian had to do was follow him around.

After buying the cat food, Gu Minhang took her to buy some small toys, saying they were for Liu Liu to play with.

Liu Nian thought he was very kind-hearted and thought that if he left, Liu Liu would also have a good home.

The two paid before the supermarket closed, and on the way back, Liu Nian never let go of Gu Minhang's hand.

After Gu Minhang dropped her off at her doorstep, Liu Nian suddenly looked at him with a serious expression.

"Gu Minhang, do you have any feelings for me?"

Unexpectedly, she would ask this question. Gu Minhang's eyes flickered, and he looked at Liu Nian seriously.

What would you do if I said yes?

Liu Nian smiled, very happy: "Then we like each other!"

So they've confessed their feelings to each other, does that mean they're together?

She invited Gu Minhang to come in and sit for a while before leaving. Gu Minhang raised an eyebrow and chuckled, saying, "Are you inviting a wolf into the house?" He didn't go in as a guest because it was getting late. He was worried that he might do something to Liu Nian that would frighten her, since he had deep feelings for her and she had class the next day. He didn't want to disturb her sleep.

After Gu Minhang left, Liu Nian excitedly tossed and turned on the bed.

"Finally, I can kiss, hug, and lift him up high."

System: "Host, if you manage to win over the male lead ahead of time and then choose to leave, your points will be doubled!"

Liu Nian: "It's been three years, and I want to spend more time with him."

She sighed, staring at the ceiling, when suddenly she thought of something and asked the system.

"Three years. If I suddenly disappear, it will be hard to explain. During these three years, find a way to make me get some terminal illness, the kind that can't be cured. That way, when I leave, it won't be too outrageous."

System: "Okay".

Liu Nian: "Then don't let the terminal illness torment me, just let it torment my body, and don't let it cause any pain. Do you understand what I mean?"

System: "Does the host want a painless terminal illness?"

Liu Nian: "Yes, yes, yes."

System: "No problem."

After confirmation, Liu Nian returned to school. With the help of her classmates, she gave a brief explanation and then resumed her life of striving for knowledge.

The weather has turned cold, and since Liu Nian doesn't live on campus, she will have to endure the cold winter weather longer than students living in dormitories if she doesn't have a special car to pick her up.

Fortunately, Gu Minhang felt sorry for him and would have his driver drop her off at school on the way to his company. Even after school, he would wait for her at the school gate on time.

Time flies, and soon it was time for the school's annual welcome party for new students.

Third-year students are not as active as first- and second-year students. Everyone is thinking about their future plans, so third-year students don't have many events. It's mostly the first- and second-year students who showcase their talents.

It's still very cold today.

For some reason, the welcome party was held outdoors this year. Winter days are short, and it was already completely dark by about six o'clock.

Sitting on the vast track and field, surrounded by students, I couldn't escape the chilly night wind.

Liu Nian was wearing a beige short down jacket over a knitted woolen skirt. Because of the skirt, even though she was wearing thermal pants, her legs were still shivering from the cold.

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