Was she concerned about him? Bai Ze was secretly delighted. "It was just an injury from the Skynet. The Third Young Master didn't go too far. It healed after I logged off. Xiao Han, don't worry."
Who's worried about him?
Lian Han expressed doubt about the young man's comprehension ability and asked instead, "I don't think I've seen my cousin today?"
"He was pulled aside by his tutor for extra lessons," Bai Ze said with a smile.
Lian Han looked him up and down, feeling that this matter was somehow related to him, and said, "Regarding yesterday's confession, I would like to explain that the pet was too naughty and touched the exit button of the connection pod, which is why I was disconnected."
"It's okay, I understand."
The other person looked at him with an "I understand" expression, which made Lian Han frown. "What kind of look is that?"
Bai Ze paused for a moment to think before speaking, "It's normal for a girl to be shy when she's confessed to. It's okay, I'll always stay by Xiao Han's side until you accept me."
So you don't believe her? Lian Han said unhappily, "Senior Bai, I think we should focus on our studies right now."
"Entering university is the time to start thinking about relationships. Studying and dating don't conflict."
Lian Han: "...I'm 15 years old."
Bai Ze paused for a moment, then finally remembered that someone had mentioned that the Ling family's little princess's 15th birthday party had been ruined recently. She was indeed only 15 years old.
But he reacted quickly, his expression as gentle as before, "I can wait."
But I don't need you to wait! Lian Han gritted his teeth, not expecting this suitor to be so persistent, and said, "Senior Bai, I don't like people who are weaker than me."
Bai Ze: ……
The young man paused for a moment, then said earnestly, "I will prove my strength. Xiao Han, I'll get in line for confessions, so please wait for me."
Looking at the young man's retreating figure, Lian Han thought: ...Has he not given up yet?
[Tsk! I never expected your first suitor to be so hellish.] Old Xing gloated.
[What do we do now?]
Old Xing hesitated for a moment, torn between continuing his mockery and offering advice. "Since you've clearly stated you don't like those weaker than yourself, he'll likely choose to accelerate his improvement. In the process, he'll either persevere or give up."
[The latter is manageable. But if he really persists, that's truly hellish, and you can't shake him off.]
[Is it that serious? Can't we use force to suppress it?] Lian Han frowned.
[I'm talking about someone with great perseverance and willpower, and someone who loves you unconditionally. Besides—] the old man paused, [you broke someone's bone the day before yesterday, and yesterday you got confessed to. Are you sure you want to use force?]
Lian Han: ...So what exactly does Bai Ze like about her?
[Actually, there's a foolproof solution—find a boyfriend who matches you in every way, so you're a perfect match, and all the suitors will naturally disappear.]
[That's unlikely.]
Not to mention that she herself has no interest in dating, she was just confessed to by her brother and was immediately interrogated by him. They definitely wouldn't approve of her dating right now.
[Then just wait. When that brat comes looking for you again, crush him with sheer force and make him realize the difference in your strength. Then you should be able to relax for a while longer.]
Lian Han frowned, finding her suitors to be an unprecedented nuisance. She was definitely better suited to studying.
Sensing the girl's thoughts, Old Xing grinned silently. His alarmist talk did have some effect after all. That's it, she's still young and doesn't need to think about romance at all. As for Bai Ze, who sacrificed himself for this, Old Xing could only apologize to him for now…
Seeing Bai Ze rush into the living room, Shao Hangmu, his friend and roommate, was surprised. "Wasn't she with your goddess today? Why did she log off so quickly?"
Bai Ze pursed his lips. "Xiao Han said she doesn't like people weaker than her. Hang Mu, teach me martial arts from now on."
Shao Hangmu raised an eyebrow. She didn't like people weaker than her; this was just a relatively tactful rejection, wasn't it? Aze actually took it seriously?
However, meeting his friend's expectant gaze, Shao Hangmu couldn't bear to be too blunt. "I remember this junior should be an A-level student. Are you sure?"
"Sure."
Shao Hangmu paused for a moment, then asked, "What if you get into A-level school and the junior still doesn't like you?"
Bai Ze smiled. "That's something to consider after reaching A." With his talent, reaching A was already difficult enough—otherwise, who would want to be inferior in a class where the vast majority of students are A? Especially since he was two grades below. If it weren't for his exceptional talent in armor making, he would have been unable to stay in the top-tier class long ago.
Therefore, Bai Ze was very clear about his situation. If he tried his best but still couldn't reach A, then he would give up. This was the goal he had set for himself...
Lian Han was naturally unaware of Bai Ze's thoughts; all she knew was that she did not see Bai Ze again the next day.
Although she disliked Old Man Xing to some extent and had some worries about the future because of him, it was actually quite pleasant to be alone.
Seeing this, An and the others gave a thumbs up, saying, "Great job, that's how you get rid of your suitors."
And so, the winter break finally arrived amidst everyone's anticipation. This was their first New Year since entering university, and although assessments would follow once the semester started, it couldn't dampen their enthusiasm. Several of them even made plans to go shopping at Shengqin Mall together. Unfortunately, Zong Jingyuan didn't live in the capital city, so she couldn't join them.
Because of this, when the girl left for the holidays, she looked so pitiful and sad that she seemed like she would never see them again. It was only after Anhe threatened her that she finally obediently left...
Tonight is a cloudy day, a very eerie cloudy day. How to put it—looking out the window, I can't see anything clearly, but I feel a chill on my neck, which gives me the creeps.
It's not usually like this. The card studio's window faces the Ling family's small garden. When you're tired, just looking out will make you feel much more energetic.
But today, under the moonlight, the small garden had a faint white glow, patches of soft light, like the reflection of many silver objects.
This discovery made Lian Han frown. After thinking for a moment, she decided to leave the studio and go out to take a look.
Returning home for the holidays was no different from being at school; she spent her days studying online and her evenings working on card production, the only difference being whether the cards were virtual or physical. Her family was as busy as usual, and Ling Ze had been called away by her aunt, leaving her alone at home.
The smart system in the living room sensed someone was there, and the villa lights up immediately. However, the villa was empty, and even Han felt a sense of loneliness.
But it was only for a moment. The little fox, who was nestled on the sofa, sensed its owner's presence and immediately pounced over, forgetting all its feelings for a moment.
"Let's go. Let's go out and have a look." Lian Han's eyes curved into a smile.
The little fox Xingyan looked at her master sister, seemingly understanding but not quite, and nodded.
The small garden looked normal as the lights came on.
Just as Lian Han was about to say that he was being paranoid, a sudden sense of crisis washed over him. "Girl, run!"
However, before she could get far away, she vanished without a trace!
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