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Under the shade of a tree.

Suman looked at Basil, who had stopped, without flinching.

She slightly raised her chin and walked towards Basil.

Step by step, the openness seemed almost deliberate.

Basil stared at her face, and the fragments of memory in his mind instantly pieced together.

The fact that it looks familiar is not an illusion.

He remembered everything.

He confessed his feelings to Shen Zhiyi in public downstairs in the girls' dormitory.

Everyone was just watching and observing, and no one dared to say a word.

It was this girl in front of me who took the initiative to stand up and pour cold water on things.

Tell him frankly that Shen Zhiyi has a boyfriend.

Now that their identities are confirmed, everything makes sense.

Shen Zhiyi's roommate, Su Man.

A hint of amusement flashed in Basil's eyes, and he instantly became interested.

He looked at Su Man, who had walked up to him, and spoke first.

"Junior, everyone's in military training, and you're hiding here. Do you need something?"

Su Man wore a perfectly timed, slight smile.

"It's halftime now."

Chairman Luo can't possibly enforce discipline even during rest periods, can he?

In short, the issue of skipping training was cleverly avoided.

Basil looked at her with great interest.

He has seen too many new students.

There were those who feared him, those who respected him, those who fawned over him, and those who avoided him—all sorts of people were represented.

But Suman is different.

There was no fear in her eyes, nor was there simple admiration.

Two things are clearly written on it.

Ambition.

greedy.

Having spent many years in student circles, Basil has an excellent eye for people.

These kinds of girls are the best at weighing the pros and cons, and they're also the most willing to take risks.

He doesn't beat around the bush; he gets straight to the point.

"Stop beating around the bush, just tell me, what's your purpose in contacting me?"

Su Man's heart stirred slightly.

Sure enough, no one who can sit in the position of student council president is a fool.

Moreover, Basil is a well-known rich second-generation in the capital, so he is unlikely to be as arrogant as he appears.

Since she had been seen through, she decided to lay her cards on the table.

His tone was sincere, but his manner was extremely ingratiating.

"Young Master Luo, to be honest, I've always felt that you're the only one at Tsinghua University who deserves Shen Zhiyi."

Zhang Yifan is an ordinary boy from an average family. He looks unremarkable, with no background or resources.

He can't offer Shen Zhiyi any future at all; he's just wasting her time.

These words precisely hit all of Basil's psychological preferences.

He was arrogant and looked down on Zhang Yifan, who came from an ordinary background.

Suman pressed her advantage, throwing out her own chips.

"I am Shen Zhiyi's roommate, and I know all about her schedule, routine, and daily arrangements."

If you'd like, I can tell you her whereabouts anytime.

I can tell you immediately when she leaves home, when she returns to school, and where she usually likes to go.

Even... I can...

As she spoke, Su Man deliberately took half a step forward, leaning her body slightly closer.

The body language is full of suggestive meaning.

She wanted to take a gamble.

She betrayed her roommate and hooked up with a top-tier rich second-generation.

She longed to be Basil's woman, even though Basil was unattractive.

But as long as she's bound to Basil, her four years of university, and even her future life, can be directly leapfrogged.

Grit your teeth, stomp your feet, turn off the lights, and it's all the same!

For the sake of my future, I must endure!

Basil remained expressionless in the face of the close, ambiguous probing.

There was no stirring of emotion, no wavering of resolve.

There wasn't even the slightest ripple.

He quietly took two steps back, decisively creating a safe distance.

Their attitude instantly turned cold, and the boundaries were drawn extremely clearly.

I understand what you mean.

If you keep an eye on Shen Zhiyi's schedule for me, I can pay you.

For long-term cooperation, money is not an issue.

If Shen Zhiyi and I end up together, I can help you establish yourself firmly at Tsinghua University.

Student union resources, on-campus awards, future internships, job referrals—I can arrange it all for you.

He paused, his eyes indifferent, his words cutting to the heart.

"But don't have any other thoughts besides that."

I, Basil, wouldn't even look at someone like you.

In one sentence, all of Su Man's little schemes were crushed.

The atmosphere instantly became extremely awkward.

Su Man's smile froze, and her ears instantly burned.

Embarrassment, humiliation, and resentment welled up in my heart instantly.

She took the initiative to befriend them, but was met with blunt disdain and utter contempt in return.

But she dared not show the slightest dissatisfaction.

The man before her was the most valuable resource she could access.

Even when she was humiliated, she could only endure it.

Su Man quickly suppressed all her negative emotions and put on a sweet smile again.

"I understand, Young Master Luo. I overstepped my bounds. I just wanted to help you properly."

Basil couldn't be bothered to watch her act.

"Let's add each other on WeChat."

The two quickly added each other as friends.

The next second, a WeChat transfer notification popped up.

Five thousand yuan.

The deposit has been received.

Basil's voice carried a hint of warning.

"If you have the money, then do your job well."

I want to see real value, not just empty flattery.

If you're useless, you'll have to bear the consequences yourself.

After saying that, Basil didn't linger and turned to return directly to the military training ground.

The whole process was crisp and efficient, without any unnecessary delays.

Wait until Basil's figure is completely out of sight.

Su Man's innocent smile instantly crumbled.

She opened the payment page and promptly clicked "confirm."

He got the money, but he was still seething with resentment.

She lowered her voice and muttered a curse under her breath.

"Pah, what are you pretending for!"

You still look down on me? What are you so smug about, you short, fat bastard!

Isn't it just because they were born into a good family and have some money?

"Trying to use me as a tool for five thousand yuan? That's incredibly stingy."

He is obsequious and submissive in front of others.

He's sarcastic and unsettling behind people's backs.

The dual personality is displayed to the fullest extent.

Despite her insults, Su Man was more calculating than anyone else.

Five thousand yuan may not be much, but it's just the beginning.

As long as she continues to provide intelligence, she can keep the Basil connection stable.

If Basil really wins over Shen Zhiyi, the resources, connections, and job opportunities she gains will be priceless.

Sacrifice a little roommate friendship for a shortcut to your future – it's a huge win.

She patted her military training uniform, suppressing all her hostility.

His face regained its obedient and honest expression.

They walked back to the military training group with leisurely steps.

As they passed by their teammates, no one noticed anything unusual.

No one knew that an undercover agent had already appeared in this honest military training team.

What no one knew was that from now on, all of Shen Zhiyi's whereabouts would be reported in real time.

……

While the undercurrents of scheming and intrigue raged within the school, the scene outside the school, in the two streets that became popular spots for social media check-ins, was completely different.

Zhang Yifan and Shen Zhiyi were strolling along this bustling pedestrian street.

Away from the monotonous military training and the hypocritical interpersonal struggles on campus, the two were relaxed and at ease.

Without the distractions of daily life, I could simply stroll leisurely, chat casually, and stop and go as I pleased, which was exceptionally pleasant.

They knew nothing about the hidden pieces that had just been placed in the school.

Little did they know that an intelligence surveillance operation, initiated with just five thousand yuan, had already been quietly set up against Shen Zhiyi.

The two walked forward with the flow of people. Not long after, a group of staff members conducting street interviews noticed their outstanding demeanor and quickly stepped forward to stop them.