"My dream is... when I grow up, I must raise the girl I like into a pig!"
"…"
Ning Xi was dumbfounded.
She was stunned for a good ten seconds before she understood the meaning of the words. Her fair little face instantly turned red.
Not from embarrassment, but from anger!
It sounded like he was talking about her…
Ahhh——
"You're the pig!"
Ning Xi put down her chopsticks, crossed her white jade-like arms in front of her chest, and glared angrily at Ye Fan. Her fierce gaze, like an angry kitten, was both fierce and adorable.
"I... I'm not eating anymore!"
"Hmm?"
The curve at the corner of Ye Fan's mouth grew wider as he picked up a shrimp with his chopsticks and put it in his mouth. "Wow, it's so soft and tender, absolutely delicious!"
"Grrrr…"
Ning Xi hurriedly covered her stomach. Looking at the table full of delicacies, she was caught in a battle between her heart and mind.
Ye Fan deliberately picked up a piece of sweet and sour pork ribs, waving it in front of Ning Xi, his voice filled with temptation. "Golden-red in color, full of fragrance, such delicious ribs—are you sure you're not eating?"
"I..."
Ning Xi swallowed hard and glared fiercely at Ye Fan. "Who said I wasn't eating?"
"With so many dishes, you can't finish them all by yourself. I can't just sit back and watch you waste food!"
With that, she picked up her chopsticks, grabbed a rib, and put it in her mouth. The delicious taste on her tongue brought a satisfied smile to her face. The curve of her eyes silently expressed her joy.
If I have to be a pig, so be it!
No way I'm going to let my stomach suffer…
Having figured it out, the girl didn't care about anything else and began eating happily with little piggy snorts.
Ye Fan shook his head with a smile, unsurprised by this outcome. He cheerfully poured Ning Xi a bowl of soup and said, "Eat slowly. No one's going to fight you for it. Here, have some soup."
"Muh… noth a choo (I'm not a pig)."
Ning Xi emphasized her words unclearly with her mouth full, then continued eating earnestly.
After the meal.
Ning Xi, touching her small stomach, lay lazily on the sofa. Her well-proportioned figure stretched the thin fabric of her shirt tight, outlining an alluring curve, completely without any sense of caution.
Ye Fan, who was tidying up the dishes, couldn't help but shake his head slightly. He went into the bedroom, grabbed a blanket, and gently draped it over Ning Xi. Then he tapped her flawless forehead.
"If you're sleepy, just take a nap. When you wake up, I'll take you home."
"But you… can't..."
"Just sleep."
The moment Ning Xi heard this, the drowsiness instantly overwhelmed her brain. Within ten seconds, she was sound asleep.
Ye Fan lightly brushed the girl's delicate nose, his eyes filled with tenderness.
He quietly cleaned up the tea table, then made himself a cup of tea. Sitting by the living room's floor-to-ceiling window with a book, the warm sunlight bathed his face and, at the same time, his heart.
A cup of tea, a book, and an adorable person.
Warm and beautiful.
At around three in the afternoon, under the willow tree outside the gate of Neptune Garden, stood a young boy and girl.
"Go on in."
Ye Fan pinched Ning Xi's soft, fair cheek and advised, "Don't sleep again when you get home. Otherwise, you might have trouble sleeping tonight, which will affect your state for tomorrow's exam."
"Got it."
Ning Xi responded obediently, her face glowing with a sweet smile. She waved her little hand and turned to leave.
After walking two steps, she turned back, winked at Ye Fan, and said in her soft voice full of happiness, "Thank you for the hospitality today. Your cooking skills are amazing."
"As long as you liked it."
The boy's smile, illuminated by the sunlight, imprinted itself on Ning Xi's heart, leaving her in a daze.
"Go back."
Ye Fan walked up to Ning Xi, placed his hands gently on her fragrant shoulders, and guided her toward the gate of the neighborhood. Only at the entrance did he let go of her. "Get some good rest. Tomorrow, during the exam, stay calm. You're the best!"
"...I will."
Watching Ye Fan's departing figure, the tiny bud in Ning Xi's heart had unknowingly grown. Though it had yet to bloom, it was just a matter of time.
Ye Fan took a taxi back home.
The first thing he did upon arrival was take a shower. After washing off the sweat, he sat at his computer desk, refreshed.
"System."
System: "Host, what do you need?"
"I want to ask: is it because of my rebirth that the timeline has changed?"
System: "Time is the most mysterious force in the universe. I cannot provide the host with an exact explanation."
Hearing this response, Ye Fan asked no more. Since even the system didn't know, there was no point in him dwelling on it.
For now, everything seemed fine.
Suppressing the thoughts in his mind, he opened his status panel.
[Host]: Ye Fan
[Knowledge]: Level 4 (124/10,000)
[Intelligence]: Level 4 (19/10,000)
[Stamina]: Level 4 (1/2,000)
[Medical Skills]: Level 3 (0/2,000)
[Virtue Points]: 80
[Experience Points]: 3,211
[Skill]: Quick Thinking
Seeing his mere 80 Virtue Points, Ye Fan sighed helplessly.
He wanted to do good deeds, but how could there be so many good deeds just waiting for him to encounter?!
Moreover, he was still a student. His daily routine revolved around school and home. Other than occasionally visiting a bookstore after class, there were no opportunities to earn Virtue Points.
However, the items refreshed daily in the Virtue Shop made Ye Fan drool, especially the Luck Card.
Having experienced its benefits once, he had been longing for it ever since.
Unfortunately, 80 Virtue Points were far from enough to exchange for a Luck Card. All he could do was watch helplessly. Over the past two days, he had been pondering ways to earn Virtue Points.
The condition for earning Virtue Points was contributing to society.
It didn't require Ye Fan to uphold justice; as long as it benefited society, the system would reward him based on the magnitude of the contribution.
After much thought, Ye Fan came to a conclusion.
University would be his stage!!!
Staying humble and continuing to grind for experience…
The next morning, as the sun rose slowly in the east like a growing child.
The moment Ye Fan stepped onto the school grounds, he felt the change in atmosphere. The entire campus was unusually quiet, filled with a tension that was almost palpable.
Arriving at the second science class, he encountered Ms. Yang Ting, who was giving last-minute instructions for the exam.
"Reporting in."
"Ye Fan, hurry to your seat."
When Yang Ting saw Ye Fan, her eyes lit up, and the smile on her face made many students jealous.
Was this still their strict homeroom teacher?
Shouldn't she be scolding with a cold face?!
Sure enough, comparisons were infuriating!!!
"Drink this milk first."
Ye Fan pulled out a carton of milk from his bag and handed it to Ning Xi. Looking at Ms. Yang Ting, who was enthusiastically lecturing on stage, he whispered, "We'll be separated during the exam. Don't get nervous."
"Don't just worry about me. You should do well too."
Ning Xi held the warm milk in her hands, her face blooming with a radiant smile.
"Let's do our best together!"
"Mm."
At 7:50 a.m., all the senior students of Zhenhua High School gathered on the playground. The two basketball courts were today's exam venues.
Considering the recent rise in temperatures, the school had worked overnight to set up temporary sunshades.
Tension spread silently...