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The next afternoon.

The whistle signaling the end of military training rang out on time.

After an afternoon of standing at attention under the scorching sun, their physical strength was pushed to the limit, and all the freshmen in the school uniformly entered a state of giving up.

The playground was filled with wails and cries of pain.

Everyone's thoughts were highly unified.

I went back to the dorm, lay down, and didn't move.

The extreme soreness permeated my limbs and bones.

Su Man was the only exception.

She showed no signs of fatigue whatsoever; in fact, she was even more energetic than usual.

With important matters on my mind, I had no time to feel tired.

Tonight's dinner is her chance to turn things around.

It was also her last bargaining chip to preserve her own usefulness in front of Basil.

She didn't dare to waste a second and reached out to grab Liu Fei and Xia Ran beside her.

He walked quickly, heading straight for the dormitory.

At that moment, she had only one thought in her mind.

Keep a close eye on Shen Zhiyi.

We must never allow the other party to change their mind at the last minute or take the opportunity to run away.

She couldn't afford any change.

The three of them hurried back to their dormitory.

The moment Su Man opened the door, she immediately looked at Shen Zhiyi's bed.

When I saw Shen Zhiyi sitting quietly on the bed, as serene as a painting.

Su Man's heart, which had been hanging in suspense all afternoon, finally settled down.

A fake and polite smile immediately appeared on his face, the switch of emotions was so smooth that there was no trace of it.

"Zhiyi, I'm sorry, the military training was ending a bit late, so we came back late."

Please wait for us a moment. We'll quickly pack up and leave right away.

Shen Zhiyi looked up at her.

"By the way, we're having dinner together tonight, can't we really bring Zhang Yifan along?"

That one sentence completely stumped Su Man.

Before she could even come up with an explanation, Liu Fei and Xia Ran immediately chimed in.

The two had barely entered the room, and before they even had a chance to take off their hats, they immediately stood on Shen Zhiyi's side to lend their support.

"Yes, Manman, I think we can bring it too."

"Zhang Yifan was really kind when school started; he treated our whole dorm to a meal."

"They are very polite and have a great sense of class."

"It's really not very nice of us to leave others out when we have a dorm dinner now."

The simple conversation between the three completely blocked Su Man's path.

The situation instantly stalled, leaving everyone in a dilemma.

Su Man's smile remained unchanged, still gentle and poised.

My mind was already racing with angry curses.

Bring Zhang Yifan?

What a joke!

That night, Zhang Yifan treated everyone to dinner, but he left looking disheveled and didn't get a single bite of food!

She's the one who's utterly shameful!

Now you want to invite them over for a free meal and drinks?

Isn't this just asking for trouble?!

More importantly...

Tonight's dinner is no ordinary gathering; it's a trap set specifically for Shen Zhiyi.

If Zhang Yifan shows up, all the plans will be rendered useless.

Basil's plan fell through immediately.

The 10,000 yuan difference in funding she received, along with any subsequent benefits, were all wiped out.

She would never agree to such a losing deal.

Su Man forcibly suppressed the surging anger in her heart.

My brain raced, and I devised a flawless official explanation.

"No, tonight is really not the right time!"

This was a gathering of all the sisters in our dorm, and also a special apology session where I apologized to everyone.

Bringing a guy along will make the atmosphere too formal and awkward!

Those few words were quite reasonable.

They completely blocked the request to bring people along.

The moment the conversation ended, Su Man felt increasingly uneasy.

She was terrified that things might change if she waited too long.

Every minute that is delayed increases the chances of things changing.

No one can guarantee that there won't be any unexpected situations.

She immediately switched gears and started urging him on frantically.

"Hurry up, hurry up and get ready."

Stop dawdling, let's go eat sooner rather than later.

It's so late, the dorm doors are already locked when I get back!

She became increasingly anxious as she urged her, her tone revealing obvious panic.

Liu Fei and Xia Ran had already spent the afternoon in military training.

I'm exhausted and just want to sit down and rest.

Her relentless, almost desperate urging filled him with resentment.

Just as the two were about to start complaining.

Shen Zhiyi spoke first.

"No rush."

You've just finished military training, so take a break and relax.

Take your time packing, there's no need to rush.

With Shen Zhiyi's words of support, Liu Fei and Xia Ran instantly became more assertive.

He then directly countered Su Man's remarks.

"Exactly, what's the rush?"

"It's just a meal, not like we're rushing to catch a high-speed train or a plane."

"No normal gathering should involve rushing people like this."

"You're in such a hurry, you're not actually hiding some kind of conspiracy, are you?"

This statement was half-joking and half-serious.

A casual remark, yet it precisely struck at Su Man's most vulnerable and insecure spot.

Su Man's heart skipped a beat, and a thin layer of sweat instantly broke out on her back.

The worst thing happened; it really aroused suspicion from others.

What she feared most at that moment was that the three of them would give up the idea of ​​having dinner together.

It doesn't matter if Liu Fei and Xia Ran don't go, but Shen Zhiyi has to be there!

Su Man immediately backed down and dared not urge him any further; her arrogant urging attitude vanished instantly.

He lowered his voice and muttered something under his breath to try and salvage the situation.

"I was just worried that you guys would be too hungry after military training and have stomach problems."

"No rush, no rush. Take your time, I won't rush you."

After saying that, she stood obediently to the side.

He watched helplessly as the two began their retaliatory, slow-motion cleanup.

All the pent-up frustration from a long day was finally released.

I changed my clothes, fixed my hair, and did a quick touch-up.

Every movement was slow and deliberate, emphasizing a relaxed and complacent attitude.

Su Man saw it all, felt anxious and frustrated, and her resentment was building up inside her.

But she dared not show it at all.

Not only do they dare not urge them, but they also have to wait patiently with a smile.

They were afraid that if they showed the wrong expression, they would completely ruin the whole thing.

This wait lasted a full half hour.

Half an hour of torment almost exhausted Su Man's patience.

Fortunately, nothing unexpected happened throughout the entire process.

After Liu Fei and Xia Ran finished packing, Shen Zhiyi also tidied her clothes.

Everyone is ready.

Shen Zhiyi raised her eyes, her tone calm and composed.

"Everything's packed, let's go."

The three nodded in response and stepped out the door.

Stepping out of the dormitory building, a gentle evening breeze caressed my face.

Liu Fei, Xia Ran, and Shen Zhiyi naturally walked side by side at the front.

They chatted and laughed, creating a harmonious atmosphere.

Throughout the entire process, no one was deliberately ignored, yet Su Man was naturally left at the back of the line.

No one paid any attention to her, and no one considered her feelings.

This invisible isolation is more frustrating than a direct argument.

Su Man followed at the back, watching the three of them walk away relaxed and carefree.

The anger and jealousy that had been suppressed in his heart for so long finally erupted.

I was internally ranting and raving, overflowing with resentment.

So cocky, huh?

Feeling smug, huh?

Now you're sticking together for warmth, looking down on yourselves.

I'm waiting for things to go wrong tonight!

Once Young Master Luo succeeds tonight, he'll have you completely ruined!

Let's see if you can still laugh.

I wonder if Shen Zhiyi can still be so nonchalant and aloof.

The sense of superiority we feel now is nothing but a temporary bubble.

Once tonight is over, everything will be shattered.

All the frustration, resentment, and bitterness of being neglected were transformed into malicious expectations.

Su Man took a deep breath, forcibly suppressing all her negative emotions.

She reached out and took out her phone, turning on the screen.

Fingers flew across the screen, without a single unnecessary word.

Accurately inform the basil.

"Young Master Luo, let's set off."

The message was sent successfully.

As night fell, the streetlights began to illuminate the night.