Poverty, endless poverty. Xi Xinxin calculated that there were still half a month left before her father gave her living expenses. She was already past the age of asking for money, and even though she knew they would give it to her without hesitation, she was too embarrassed to ask for it.

So Xi Xinxin decided to borrow some money. Knowing she needed to repay it would give her some peace of mind. She opened the group chat and started typing.

The Heavenly Emperor: The world is in turmoil. I request that my concubines donate some money to me, which I will repay in the future.

Just after I sent it out, Xi Dai called.

"Hello? Your account has been hacked?"

"……No"

Then Xi Xinxin briefly explained what had happened. She also said that she would definitely pay back the money she borrowed. Xi Dai remained silent for a long time on the other end of the line: "I don't have much left either."

Xi Xinxin didn't mind and said it was nothing. They chatted for a few more minutes and then hung up.

Received 20,000 yuan

"?" So there's not much left?

Emperor: I have received it. Thank you for your help, my concubines.

There are more than enough teachers to sign up.

Received 10,000 yuan

Xi Xinxin paused. Who was this? She opened the page to see who had sent the money. She thought it might be Ji Nianya or Yu Shuwen, but she never expected Xu Chacha.

However, she heard that Xu Chacha had been busy lately. Was she doing some part-time work? But she really had enough money now, so she returned the money: "Thank you, Chacha, but I have enough now." Xu Chacha immediately replied with a sad face emoji to express her slight grievance, which made Xi Xinxin laugh out loud.

Soon, Xi Xinxin enrolled in a bartending class because she wanted to learn quickly and didn't enroll in a formal school. There weren't many students; including Xi Xinxin, there were only three. The other two, a man and a woman, were both a few years older than Xi Xinxin.

With fewer participants, the exchange is faster and more extensive. She wants to learn not only the rigorous British bartending techniques, but also the dazzling flair.

Xi Xinxin joined midway through, while the boy and girl had been learning from the beginning. When they saw Xi Xinxin, they wondered if she had dropped out of school to learn this.

They quickly shattered the stereotype; the girl seemed to have a photographic memory, quickly memorizing all the seasonings and their order.

Both of them thought the fancy way of doing drinks was tiring, and they would break one or two glasses each time. This girl was different; she was very nimble and almost never failed.

The teacher couldn't help but ask her if she was really a beginner. Xi Xinxin smiled and said that she had learned some martial arts. She just used some fancy moves in this.

The boy and girl had been learning for a month, but their results weren't as good as Xi Xinxin's demonstration today. The two are siblings, both vocational high school graduates. They wanted to learn this skill, were willing to endure hardship and stay up late, and hoped to make a living from it.

Now, seeing a high school student behave like this, both of them were greatly shocked. Is the difference between people really that big?

The older sister is named Gu Bei, and the younger brother is named Gu Nan. The two of them are like deflated balloons, not saying a word, and the teacher doesn't know how to comfort them.

But a thought popped into Xi Xinxin's head: "How much longer are you going to study?"

"Probably in about two more months."

"Are you going to look for jobs right after you finish your studies?"

The younger brother replied, "Yes, we have to support ourselves."

"I have a bar that's going to open. Once I graduate and turn 18, it should be able to officially open. If you're interested, you can come find me then."

Now the two women felt even more envious of each other. They were still struggling to make ends meet, while this young girl already had the ability to open a shop. But neither of them could let such an opportunity pass them by. They first exchanged contact information.

Studying can be quite tedious, but Gu Bei noticed that Xi Xinxin wasn't particularly proud of her abilities. She studied less than them. She even said she wanted to ask him for help if she didn't understand something in the future. Who wouldn't like a child like that?

During the holiday, Jiang Moli really wanted to invite Xi Xinxin out to play, but he was always rejected because he was busy. He was very depressed and opened Baidu to search: Does the fact that the girl always rejects invitations mean she hates him?

He saw an answer that said "What else?" and immediately exited the question. His finger twitched slightly as he searched on Baidu: "How to properly pursue a woman."

How to be a good boyfriend

Completely forgetting his previous resolve to see what his feelings for Xi Xinxin really were, he said he wanted to see what his feelings for her were.

As the start of the school term draws closer, Xi Xinxin is becoming more and more proficient. However, she feels a little dizzy because she hasn't had any new knowledge inputted into her brain in a long time.

The human head is also incredibly fascinating. When researchers learned that Xi Xinxin had become so intelligent after falling twice, their eyes lit up, and they all wanted to disassemble her and study her.

Only Xi Xinxin herself knew the truth. Whenever she acquired new knowledge, she could memorize it perfectly if she put her mind to it, but it would cause her extreme dizziness. Sometimes she needed a whole day to feel better. She had gone to get checked out to find out what was wrong, but the results always came back perfectly normal.

Later, I gave up worrying about it. After all, it wouldn't harm my health, and I didn't need to think about it too much. I'll just consider it the price of becoming smarter.

Before, Gu Bei and Gu Nan had no one to compare themselves to, so they were quite lazy in their studies. Now, with Xi Xinxin as a point of comparison, they've become much more focused. The teacher has praised them repeatedly.

Everything went smoothly, and the system's second virtual currency approval was granted. Xi Xinxin first repaid Xi Dai's money, and then used half of it to pay for the renovations.

Occasionally, she would give herself a break. She'd been feeling really dizzy these past few days, so Xi Xinxin took a day off. She figured it was probably because of the time difference between here and in reality, which was why her dizziness hadn't completely subsided. Coincidentally, several episodes of the TV series she'd been watching had just been released, so she lay in bed and started watching.

The female lead remains as spirited as ever, defeating various villains of dubious origin and overcoming all sorts of scheming conspiracies.

In this episode, the female protagonist arrives at the Demon Lord's lair, intending to annihilate him in one fell swoop to eliminate any future threats. She forces the Demon Lord to retreat repeatedly. The Demon Lord looks at her incredulously and asks, "Have you reached such a level of cultivation?"

Just when Xi Xinxin thought the Demon Lord was about to make his move.

He suddenly grabbed a little mortal girl and let out a villainous, cackling laugh: "If you dare come any closer, I'll kill this innocent mortal child."

It turned out that this mortal was captured by chance while gathering herbs. She was filthy and lay motionless in the hands of the villainous demon lord.

The female protagonist suddenly remembered her bitter days as a mortal, and many stories from her childhood flashed through her mind. She angrily denounced the demon lord's despicable and shameless behavior.

At this moment, the camera focused on the ordinary little girl with lifeless eyes.

Snap!

Xi Xinxin dropped the remote control in her hand. She hurriedly picked it up and started backing up, her eyes fixed on the new character.

She kept confirming

Constant comparison

Isn't that... Xu Chacha?!

So the director was referring to Xu Chacha when he said he'd found a suitable role. When did that happen? No wonder Xu Chacha was so busy this holiday, no wonder she suddenly transferred 10,000 yuan to her. No wonder. Her relationship with Mo Chen suddenly improved; she'd almost forgotten that Mo Chen owned an entertainment company.

It seems she'll have some questions when school starts.

Realizing her own thoughts, Xi Xinxin couldn't help but chuckle. When did she start finding these things interesting?

She used to think that there was no point in communicating about these things. People would say what they wanted to say or not, and she didn't care to ask. They were supposed to be friends, but they didn't really know each other well because there was no need to.

Things are different now. She wants to ask questions and understand them, not just to protect them, but also to get to know them.

When a familiar face suddenly appears in a TV series, Xi Xinxin initially feels abrupt, but she immediately admires Xu Chacha's acting skills, which are completely different from her usual roles. Xu Chacha plays a disciple who follows the female lead and is adopted by her, becoming her loyal bodyguard.

I just finished watching the episode I hadn't seen before, and the latest episode is now available. In this episode, Xu Chacha's character bravely sacrifices himself for the female lead.

The comments section was filled with people crying. They were asking who the actress was, saying she perfectly matched the character they had in mind.

Without a doubt, Xu Chacha has become a sensation.

It turns out that this TV series was adapted from a novel. Many people like this character and are worried that some actors might ruin the role. Unexpectedly, this person who is not in the entertainment industry not only looks the part, but also has admirable acting skills.

Sure enough, the group chat exploded with discussion.

Wenwen: Screenshot #TV series, screenshot #who is this actor? Xu Chacha, what are you busy with? Busy being a big star?

Aoki Fukuchi: Chacha acted very well, congratulations!

Jiyi Ya and Xi Dai don't watch TV dramas much, so they didn't quite understand what was going on at first. After seeing everyone's explanations, they started congratulating each other in the group chat.

Little Camellia: Will they reveal that I actually failed math in elementary school?

...

This story begins with Xi Dai taking her on a trip.

After a hike, she planned to buy some drinks for everyone, and on the way, she ran into the director of the show.

The director was very excited when he saw her. He kept saying how much she resembled her. She was very scared, and the director noticed her unease. He took out his business card and said he wanted her to play a role.

Xu Chacha knew. Actors earn high salaries, but she thought the entertainment industry was chaotic. She didn't dare to pursue it, but if she did well, wouldn't she never have to worry about money again? She wanted to at least not let Xinxin worry about her financially.

But not wanting to be sure, she left her contact information first.

Later, Mo Chen became her breakthrough point. With Mo Chen's family background, he was able to get rid of unnecessary trouble for her, while she helped him restore his reputation.

Mo Chen is a playful person. He took on the role of Xu Chacha's manager without asking. Although they agreed that she would stay away from the entertainment industry after filming wrapped, both Mo Chen and the director praised her talent.

Xu Chacha hadn't thought about what she wanted to do in the future. Just having enough to eat and live on was enough. But now she did. She wanted to reach the top. She wanted to be worthy of Xinxin. She wanted to be a valuable resource for Xi Xinxin's network!

Netizens are quick to dig up dirt on people. Not to mention Xu Chacha's numerous awards. A beautiful and academically gifted persona has emerged.

This was followed by haters who felt that Xu Chacha was just vain and deliberately trying to marry into a wealthy family for show.

By the time school started, the renovations were already a third complete, and Xi Xinxin just had to wait patiently. This semester, it wasn't just the teachers who would be paying attention to Xu Chacha's grades; netizens were also eagerly anticipating what kind of results she would achieve.

Xu Chacha, who had finally relaxed about her grades, started to get nervous again. To be honest, she couldn't stand being scolded. She could only do better and become stronger so that Xin Xin wouldn't keep worrying her.

There are many snobs in the class. They started teasing Xu Chacha as soon as she became popular.

"Wow, a big star!"

"Pfft, just an actor."

"Hey Cha Cha, could you sign your name for me?"

A crowd gathered around Xu Chacha, chattering away, which annoyed her. Outside, many students from other classes were also watching the commotion. Xi Xinxin didn't let go of Xu Chacha's hand, and gave Xi Dai, who was sitting in her seat, a meaningful look.

Xi Dai immediately understood: "Really? You've never seen celebrities before? How unsophisticated! Are we really in a prestigious school?"

Xi Xinxin put her arm around Xu Chacha's shoulder and said, "Who knows? Maybe some wealthy families just have a low standard."

Those in the know understand that this was to help Xu Chacha out of a difficult situation. Those who don't know have already started gossiping about Xi Dai and Xi Xinxin behind their backs.

I don't know why the rumors got more and more outrageous. Xi Xinxin and Xi Dai became the two great devils of the Xi family, and no one could mess with them.

The fact is, the Xi family's position is unquestionable. Unlike newly risen wealthy families, the Xi family has a long and rich history. Its current stability is therefore understandable.

To check if everyone has gotten back into the swing of things after the holiday, the school has started administering entrance exams again.

This time, there's no need to go through the trouble of finding a classroom to take the exam. We can just take it together in the classroom today. Looking at the exam paper in front of her, Xi Xinxin felt increasingly dizzy.

(Host may experience discomfort)

(System begins detection...)

The system's alarm kept ringing in her mind. Xi Xinxin was starting to feel nauseous.

Suppressing her nausea, she began to concentrate on writing the exam paper. The more she concentrated, the dizziness gradually disappeared until she finished writing and the system stopped detecting her.

(Host, you need to rest. Please go home and we will arrange for you to rest.)

Xi Xinxin subconsciously turned her head to look at Jiang Moli behind her: "Why is he acting normally?"

(Jiang Moli's bound body is different from yours, the host. He has always paid close attention to rest in this world. On the contrary, you, the host, are exercising and learning bartending, so your body in reality is temporarily unable to react.)

Xi Xinxin listened to advice; she immediately asked for leave, went home, and climbed into bed to sleep. Don't fight your own fate.

I don't know what the influence is.

Xi Xinxin had a very long dream. She dreamt of everyone.

I dreamt that Xi Dai was crying uncontrollably in her rented room.

She dreamt that Yu Shuwen's family went bankrupt, and her eyes were filled with hatred.

I dreamt that Xu Chacha dropped out of school and had nowhere to go; nobody wanted her.

I dreamt of commemorating Ya's lifelong disability after being beaten.

I dreamt that Mei Qing jumped off a tall building at the university.

I dreamt that the female and male leads were happily together, and I told them they deserved it.

Xi Xinxin slept for a very long time, long enough that she had fully recovered. She opened her eyes, wiped away her tears, and found herself in a small room. There were many more people around her. Xi Guo said happily, "Honey, you're awake! Xinxin, all your friends have come to see you. They were so worried about you today."

"I really am. Didn't the doctor tell you not to put so much pressure on yourself? You're really disgracing the Xi family. Get well soon!" Xi Dai said, picking up the bird's nest soup placed on the bedside table.

"Come on, drink."