Oh no! My online romance partner is actually a Miao holy maiden!

Ling'er: My mother said that people who dislike each other the most are often the ones who end up together.

Lin Xiao: Your mother is such a matchmaker.

Ling'er: Yes, my mother is very powerful. That's how she got together with my father. She made a wish to the village altar for three years before she finally won him over.

Lin Xiao: ...Okay, but it's impossible for me and Chen Yang.

Ling'er: Okay, class is starting.

Bai Ling'er put her phone away and walked towards the classroom.

When she arrived at the classroom, Lin Xiao was already sitting in her seat, her face still a little red.

She must have had a really bad argument with Chen Yang earlier, and she hasn't recovered yet.

Bai Ling'er sat down, glanced at her, and said, "Thank you for earlier."

"Don't mention it, you're my friend. I'd go to great lengths for a friend," Lin Xiao said righteously.

"That person is disgusting..."

Bai Ling'er smiled slightly.

friend......

This was the second kind person she met after coming down the mountain.

Bai Ling'er: "I heard some useful information."

"What news?"

"I scared Brother Yi so much he lost weight," Bai Ling'er said smugly.

Lin Xiao was silent for three seconds. "You're actually quite happy to hear this?"

"I'm happy," Bai Ling'er said frankly, "It proves he cares."

"I'm truly speechless at your logic."

"...The logic of a normal person is that being scared to the point of losing weight indicates fear, not liking."

"That's different," Bai Ling'er retorted seriously.

"Fear and care are inherently intertwined. My mother said that if someone has absolutely no feelings for you, they won't even feel afraid; they'll just be indifferent."

"Moreover, he admitted that he liked me."

Lin Xiao was completely taken aback by this logic, "It seems to make some sense..."

-

In the afternoon, at the External Relations Department office.

Xu Yi was sitting in front of the computer, organizing the final schedule for Friday night's party. Zhang Wei, Liu Zheyun, Chen Yang, and a few others were huddled together, whispering about something, occasionally glancing at Xu Yi.

"What are you doing?" Xu Yi asked, typing away on the keyboard, seemingly oblivious to the question.

"It's alright, let's take a look at the initial arrangements for the interactive game," Zhang Wei said.

"Isn't interactive games the responsibility of the Arts and Literature Department?"

"Yes, but there's a list that needs to be added," Zhang Wei said, typing rapidly on his phone. "We're just here to help. Let's see which stage is short-staffed and fill the gaps."

"Okay, then you guys finish the rest." Xu Yi continued typing his flowchart.

"Okay, okay, leave it to us, don't worry," Zhang Wei replied quickly.

Liu Zheyun, who was standing to the side, was trying not to laugh and almost spat out the water in his mouth. He thought to himself: If you leave it to us, you'll have to worry about it a lot.

Chen Yang also lowered his head and typed furiously. The three of them tapped rapidly on their phone screens, as if they were carrying out some kind of secret operation.

Xu Yi didn't pay much attention, finished organizing the flowchart, and sent it to the group.

[Xu Yi: Updated schedule for Friday night's gala. Please note the timeline: solo performances are sixth, interactive games are eighth, and the final performance is a group song.]

Yu Jianyue quickly replied to the message in the group.

[Yu Jianyue: Received. The Literature and Art Department is compiling the list next to the interactive games; they'll send it over later.]

Xu Yi didn't think much of it, turned off the computer, stretched, and prepared to pack her things and go home.

Zhang Wei and the others next to him were still huddled together, their phone screens reflecting the light, making it difficult to see what they were typing.

Xu Yi stood up. "Why are you all so nervous?"

Zhang Wei put his phone away, looking remarkably calm. "Nothing's wrong. It's just an interactive game. I'm so excited to be able to interact with beautiful girls! Oh, and don't bring drinks on Friday. We'll replenish our energy then."

"Okay, then remember to bring plenty."

Yes, yes.

Xu Yi didn't see anything wrong and went out.

Zhang Wei and his two companions exchanged glances, their lips curling into smirks like foxes who had just stolen a chicken.

Zhang Wei proudly held up his phone, "It's done! I just added Lao Xu's name to the interactive game registration form."

"Which stage?" Liu Zheyun leaned closer to look.

Zhang Wei said with a grin, "The most popular one is the 'Find Your Perfect Partner' game. I heard that this year, almost all the beautiful girls from various departments have signed up. When it's time to show off, the whole room is watching."

Chen Yang laughed so hard he slapped the table. "Old Xu isn't going to get away this time."

"Didn't he say he was going to eat vegetarian food for the time being? We're just forcing him to eat more." Liu Zheyun was overjoyed.

Zhang Wei put his phone back in his pocket. "This is to cheer him up. He's been so scared these past few days, like a frightened bird. This will help him socialize and distract himself, so he won't be suspicious of everyone."

"I think you just want to see a good show," Chen Yang retorted.

Zhang Wei said confidently, "We're doing this for his own good, so he can get over the trauma of online dating sooner. It's a win-win situation."

"Besides, this interactive game is no fun with just the few of us. True brothers should share the good times and the bad."

The three of them chuckled and walked out together.

Xu Yi had no idea that he had been secretly registered.

Right now, he's walking alone towards the off-campus apartment, humming a song.

Since nothing unexpected happened in my mood today, I was able to relax a little, which is rare for me.

-

Girls' dormitory.

Bai Ling'er had just finished setting out her textbooks when Lin Xiao pushed open the door, her footsteps swift and energetic, her face flushed with excitement.

"Ling'er, Ling'er, something big!"

"What's wrong?"

Lin Xiao took a breath and held up her phone. "I just saw it. Your fiancé's name is on the list of participants in the interactive game!"

Bai Ling'er raised an eyebrow; she did indeed see Xu Yi's name on it.

"Interactive games?"

Lin Xiao, sitting in the seat next to her, held her phone screen close to her face.

"It's that most popular game, the one about finding your perfect match. Look, his name is really on it, number twenty-two."

Bai Ling'er's gaze slowly darkened.

Looking for the perfect partner.

She mentally shattered those four words and pieced them back together, but the more she thought about it, the more something felt off.

Brother Yi, you said you liked Ling'er, but after only a few days, you're already looking for your perfect match?

She spoke softly, her voice devoid of warmth, "Brother Yi, you're really naughty."

Lin Xiao was startled by her tone. "Huh? Your reaction is different from what I expected. I thought you would be anxious."

"I'm not in a hurry," Bai Ling'er pushed the phone back, her expression strangely calm.

Lin Xiao leaned closer. "I'm bored right now, and I've already signed up. Why don't you sign up too, and we can go have some fun together?"

Bai Ling'er thought for two seconds, then said, "Okay."

"Really? Then I'll register you right now." Lin Xiao's eyes lit up.

Bai Ling'er nodded, "I want to see what kind of perfect partner he's looking for!"