Oh no, the aloof school beauty has been reborn too!

The official competition is getting closer and closer.

During this period, Lu Xing's days were fulfilling and regular.

After his classes during the day, he would usually have lunch with Shen Qingyi.

Dinner is uncertain; it depends on their class schedules and individual plans.

As for breakfast...

Lu Xing couldn't get up.

He is now focusing all his energy on two things.

One is the advancement of tool development, and the other is the preparation for the official competition.

The rules for the official competition have been announced. The theme is "Life Services," and it can be either an application or an algorithm.

For the average freshman, it's already quite good if they can write a basic, functional program that can run in three hours.

Lu Xing's strategy is clear: don't try to do everything at once.

Instead, choose a small entry point and refine it thoroughly.

His initial plan was to create an algorithm module for "intelligent task prioritization".

Based on time, location, habits, and historical behavior data, the system automatically prioritizes the user's daily tasks.

In his previous life, Lu Xing had also worked on similar internal tools within a company.

After the tool was launched, the efficiency of the entire team improved significantly.

For example, if you are always more efficient in the morning, the system will schedule tasks that require intensive thinking to be done in the morning.

For example, if you tend to feel sleepy after 3 p.m., the system will assign some mechanical, low-difficulty tasks.

This feeling of "understanding you" is the true value of lifestyle service tools.

As for documentation, that's his forte.

I wrote technical documents for several years in my past life...

Besides the competition preparations, the rumors circulating online continue to spread.

Lin Yuanzhou would occasionally post the latest screenshots to the dormitory group chat.

Lin Yuanzhou: [Look at this, it's evolved again.]

When Lu Xing clicked on it, he almost thought he was reading a science fiction novel.

At first, it was just a vague statement that "Shen Qingyi was caught red-handed".

Later it became:

"According to insiders, Lu Xing threatened Shen Qingyi that if she didn't stay with him, he would expose her secret."

Later, someone actually fabricated so-called evidence screenshots.

A series of spliced ​​chat logs show Lu Xing threateningly saying, "You'd better behave."

Lu Xing remained silent for a long time after reading it.

Don't tell me...

If I really talk to Shen Qingyi like this, how will she react?

I'm a little curious.

After seeing this, Zhou Lian only replied with one sentence in the group:

It's definitely fake, but don't rush to clarify; keep it as evidence.

Zhao Lin: [This Photoshop skill... I could have done better in middle school.]

Lin Yuanzhou: [But it's still quite popular, and quite a few people believe it.]

Lu Xing turned off his phone and took a deep breath.

Ultimately...

Is this what Shen Qingyi once experienced?

He couldn't imagine how Shen Qingyi had coped with all sorts of rumors in her previous life.

Remembering the girl's usual playful and lively demeanor, Lu Xing smiled helplessly.

So this is what they call a "cool and aloof school beauty"...

Lu Xing couldn't possibly be indifferent to these rumors.

But Zhou Lian said that the more evidence the better.

The more outrageous the rumors spread by the other party, the more powerful the counterattack will be.

So he endured it.

One day at lunchtime, Shen Qingyi suddenly asked him:

"What would you do if someone spread rumors about you and said bad things about you?"

Lu Xing thought for a moment.

"We'll see."

Shen Qingyi lowered her head and poked at the rice in her bowl.

"What if it's something really extreme?"

Lu Xing glanced at her.

"I have a roommate who's studying law... and he's helping me with that."

Shen Qingyi raised her head and met his gaze.

Lu Xing smiled.

"Don't worry, I have someone backing me up."

"Even if things don't go well, I, Lu Xing, am no paper tiger."

Shen Qingyi stared at him for two seconds, then reached out and ruffled his hair.

"Yeah, yeah, I'll stand up for you too."

Lu Xing's hair was messed up by her rubbing.

Looking at the boy's messy hair, Shen Qingyi smiled with satisfaction:

"At worst, I'll just drag you around kissing you everywhere to prove our love."

Lu Xing paused for a moment, then stroked his chin and began to think.

Shen Qingyi looked at him with a puzzled expression.

"What's wrong with you?"

"I'm thinking, is there any way to further fuel the rumors..."

As expected, Lu Xing got kicked by the girl.

Thus, against the backdrop of the competition drawing ever closer and the rumors becoming increasingly outrageous, Lu Xing's daily life was surprisingly peaceful.

I was having dinner with Shen Qingyi, teasing her, but she teased me back to my senses.

Occasionally, I would discuss technical details with Zhao Lin in the dormitory.

I took some time off over the weekend to go to the supermarket with Lin Yuanzhou to buy some snacks and fruit, watching him grab every "free sample" he could find...

Every evening after chatting with Shen Qingyi, we would continue to refine the competition plan under the lamplight.

Putting the rumors aside, this life is simply divine!

Then Cheng Yue came to him.

In the afternoon, when the bell rang for the end of get out of class for Computer Science Class 1, the classroom instantly became noisy.

Lu Xing packed up his notebook and pen, slung his bag over his shoulder, and followed the crowd out.

He and Zhang Yang left the classroom together, the latter still muttering about next week's homework.

"I still don't understand that, bro. Could you explain it to me again later?"

Lu Xing nodded.

"No problem, just let me know when the time comes."

Zhang Yang immediately showed a grateful expression.

The allure of thighs...

The two parted ways at the entrance of the teaching building.

Zhang Yang was going to work part-time at the library, while Lu Xing went straight to the cafeteria for a meal.

The road from the Computer Science Department to the cafeteria isn't long; you just walk through a tree-lined path.

As Lu was walking along the road, he took out his phone to ask the girl if she had arrived, when he noticed someone standing at the intersection ahead out of the corner of his eye.

The man was leaning against a lamppost, arms crossed over his chest.

Lu Xing looked up at him curiously.

...Tsk, it's Cheng Yue.

Lu Xing paused for a moment, his brows furrowing involuntarily.

And then, their eyes met.

Cheng Yue straightened up and went straight to meet him, his face showing a suppressed anger.

"Land journey".

Lu Xing put his phone back in his pocket, his tone anything but friendly.

"What are you planning to do now?"

Cheng Yue gave a cold laugh.

There are a few things I need to make clear to you.

He pointed to the corner on the side of the teaching building next door.

"Let's go over there."

Lu Xing didn't want Shen Qingyi to wait for him for too long.

So he shook his head:

"There's nothing to say, we're not that close."

After saying that, he walked around Cheng Yue and continued towards the cafeteria.

Cheng Yue was stunned for a moment, clearly not expecting Lu Xing to be so decisive.

The next second, he caught up and grabbed Lu Xing's arm.

The force was heavy, carrying a brutal and brute strength.

Lu Xing was forced to stop and looked down at his arm that had been grabbed.

"Let go."

Cheng Yue didn't loosen his grip; instead, he tightened it even more.

He lowered his voice, his tone filled with suppressed anger:

"You're only acting cocky now."

"I'm telling you, I will definitely find evidence of your evil deeds."

"When the time comes, I will definitely rescue Shen Qingyi and make her leave your side!"

Lu Xing almost lost his composure when he heard the word "rescue".

He turned around and looked at Cheng Yue, his expression complex.

"Cheng Yue..."

Lu Xing's voice wasn't loud, but it was very clear:

"What are you pretending for in front of me?"

Cheng Yue's expression changed slightly.

"Weren't those rumors spread by you?"

The air fell silent for a moment.

Cheng Yue's fingers unconsciously tightened a little.

But he quickly regained his righteous and indignant demeanor and retorted:

"How could that be? You're just spouting nonsense!"

"Shen Qingyi was also deceived by you in the same way!"

He became more and more excited as he spoke, and his voice gradually grew louder:

"Now she's forced to eat with you every day, and you even pressure her to put food on your plate from time to time."

"I don't even dare to eat big bites!"

How could you treat a girl like that?

Lu Xing was completely stunned.

A barrage of accusations left him reeling.

Did he force Shen Qingyi to eat?

Is he pressuring Shen Qingyi to pick up food?

Shen Qingyi still didn't dare to eat heartily?

After Lu Xing realized what was happening, the corner of his mouth twitched involuntarily.

Then he couldn't help but laugh out loud.

This is truly the most bizarre person I've ever seen in both my past and present lives combined.

Cheng Yue's face immediately darkened.

What are you laughing at?

Lu Xing shook his head, his shoulders trembling slightly as he laughed.

Being able to imagine things to this extent and still fool yourself is a skill in itself.

He tried to suppress his smile and squinted at the other person.

"Cheng Yue..."

His tone carried genuine confusion:

"How exactly did you get into Jiangnan University?"

Cheng Yue's face turned ashen.

"What do you mean?"

Lu Xing waved his hand, too lazy to explain any further.

Did he force her to eat?

A while ago, just because they didn't eat together, Shen Qingyi started overthinking and wondered if he was tired of her.

As for what about picking up food with chopsticks...

Lu Xing felt even more helpless upon thinking about this.

The girl doesn't eat much to begin with, and sometimes when the auntie gives her too much food, he's the one who finishes it for her.

Before dating her, Lu Xing never imagined he was such a glutton...

And then there's the one who "doesn't dare to eat big bites."

Shen Qingyi was a slow eater and liked to chew her food slowly.

This is her good habit, and it has a business relationship with him, doesn't it?

Do you think anyone can finish a meal in two minutes?

Hehe, Lu Xing is really capable.

Thinking of all this, he sighed and patted Cheng Yue on the shoulder.

"You have a great imagination, but you're using it completely in the wrong way..."

Before he could finish speaking, Cheng Yue slapped his hand away forcefully.

The force was so great that Lu Xing immediately felt a stinging pain on the back of his hand.

He glanced down at it indifferently; a patch of redness had appeared on the back of his hand.

Cheng Yue took a step back, his disgust barely concealed.

"Don't touch me with your dirty hands."

His gaze swept over Lu Xing from head to toe, his scrutiny carrying a condescending disdain.

"A dirty person is not only dirty-minded..."

Cheng Yue's gaze fell on Lu Xing's clothes, and a mocking smile appeared on his lips.

"Look at what you're wearing from head to toe!"

"Street vendor goods".

"She didn't even bother with her hair, it was such a mess before she went out."

"How could Shen Qingyi possibly be interested in someone like you?"

Lu Xing looked down at his clothes.

It is indeed a cheap item, after all, it was bought through Pinduoduo.

But they're very comfortable to wear.

In his previous life, after he had some extra money, he also bought some designer clothes.

The clothes are indeed very nice; the fabric and cut are both excellent, and they look presentable enough to wear out in public.

But if you look closely, you can find clothes inexpensive that are just as good in terms of material.

Putting aside the design and brand premium, the materials used are actually the same.

Lu Xing withdrew his gaze expressionlessly and turned to continue walking towards the cafeteria.

Cheng Yue was surprised that he didn't respond at all.

"Hello!"

He caught up and blocked Lu Xing's path.

"Are you a coward?"

"You don't even have the courage to say a few words to me?"

Lu Xing stopped and thought for a moment before smiling:

"Even if my hair is a mess, Shen Qingyi won't mind."

He looked at Cheng Yue, his tone indifferent:

"But no matter how nice or expensive your clothes are, in front of her, you're no different from dog shit."

Cheng Yue's expression instantly twisted.

"you……"

"If you hadn't pressured her, would she have spoken up for you?!"

He laughed in his extreme anger:

"It's one thing to be sloppy, but to make excuses is another!"

Lu Xing sighed inwardly. He showered and washed his hair every day, didn't he?

This morning I just had a sudden urge, and I'm not very good at styling my hair.

Seeing that time was running out, I had no choice but to go out with my hair all messy.

I'll have to learn from Lin Yuanzhou another day...

That guy really knows how to style his hair and appearance.

Cheng Yue was still chattering away beside him.

The sound grew louder and louder, attracting more and more attention.

Lu Xing noticed that several students passing by were already looking in their direction.

Some people slowed down, while others pretended to casually turn their heads to the side.

The feeling of being watched by others made Lu Xing somewhat irritated.

As someone already at the center of the rumors, many people recognized him and even secretly took out their phones to take pictures.

He simply stood still and pointed to a small path on the side of the teaching building.

That path leads to the flower bed behind the building, and hardly anyone walks on it.

"Let's talk over there."

Cheng Yue was stunned for a moment.

Lu Xing's tone was calm.

"I'll listen to whatever you have to say."

"But once you've said that, don't keep bothering me."

He glanced at Cheng Yue.

"It's like a piece of chewing gum, sticking to you like glue, it's disgustingly disgusting."

Cheng Yue's expression changed repeatedly.

The words of curse swirled in his mouth, but he ultimately swallowed them back.

He took a deep breath and walked toward the path.

Lu Xing followed behind, took out his phone, and sent a message to Shen Qingyi.

Lu Xing: [There's been a slight unexpected situation; I'll be a few minutes late.]

Lu Xing: [Find a seat first, don't just stand there like an idiot.]

The reply came in less than three seconds after the message was sent.

Shen Qingyi: [Okay~]

Shen Qingyi: [No rush, take your time.]

It was followed by a nodding bear emoji.

Cheng Yue had already walked to the flower bed and was looking at him with her arms crossed.

Lu Xing put away his phone and sighed deeply.

When he looked up again, all that remained in his eyes was coldness.