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"I already said I'd definitely return it to you in a few days!" Du Yi said, his neck stiff, glaring at the burly men with a mix of righteous indignation and guilt.

No sooner had he finished speaking than the last man slapped him on the shoulder, causing him to stumble.

"Do you think you can believe that bullshit you're spouting?" The man leaned closer, spitting almost onto his face. "You even said you'd pay it back that day, did you?"

Du Yi gritted his teeth and remained silent.

"No money, huh? Fine, we'll pay for it ourselves." The man winked at the two people next to him.

Du Yi took a step back, raising his voice several octaves:

"You dare? This is a military academy! Not some neighborhood thug's den!"

"Oh, so you've decided to mention your school now?" The man laughed, a sarcastic laugh. "A student from a military academy, huh? So what? Just because you're from a military academy means you can owe money and not pay it back?"

Du Yi opened his mouth, but then fell silent.

A tall, thin man leaned closer and squinted at him.

"Don't think I don't know what you need the money for."

He paused, then leaned even closer:

"This isn't the first time, is it? Every time you borrow money, doesn't it all go to those girls?"

Du Yi's expression changed.

"I heard you've taken a fancy to the commander's daughter this time?" The tall, thin man chuckled, his eyes full of mockery and amusement.

"You're a college student, and you're not bad-looking, so why are you willing to be a simp?"

Another person chimed in, their tone even more sarcastic:

"Fine, lick her boots then, but the real question is, after all that licking, did you even get any money? She's the commander's daughter; do you think you can even dream of marrying her?"

"You use our money to chase girls; if you succeed, it's yours; if you fail, it's ours. You're pretty shrewd at this deal, aren't you?"

Du Yi's face turned pale and then flushed, his fists clenched and unclenched.

"I'll give you one more day." The leader's smile vanished, replaced by a cold stare. "I want to see the money in one day. Otherwise—"

He didn't finish speaking; he patted Du Yi's face, turned around, and left.

The group disappeared into the night.

Du Yi stood there, motionless for a long time.

The night breeze was a bit chilly, but his back was covered in sweat, his hands were clenched so tightly that his knuckles were white, and his whole body was trembling.

He stared in the direction where the group had disappeared, his eyes burning with anger, humiliation, and resentment, a mixture that made his chest ache.

He was cornered and humiliated by several thugs.

He's a college student! A student at a military-industrial school! Why is he being insulted and verbally abused by these people?

"Sooner or later..." he squeezed out a few words through gritted teeth, his voice so low that only he could hear them, "Sooner or later I'll make you kneel down and apologize to me."

I was angry, but the money issue still needed to be resolved.

What will he use to repay the debt a day later?

He quickly thought of a solution, and Lu Weihua flashed through his mind.

Given her personality, she would definitely lend him the money if he asked.

But he needed a reason, a plausible reason that wouldn't arouse her suspicion.

He recalled the meal that day, which cost more than twenty yuan. Given Lu Weihua's usual personality, she would definitely have insisted on paying.

That day, he carried all his living expenses, his wages, and borrowed 10 yuan from the hoodlum.

I took her out to eat Western food, bought her hair clips, and ordered expensive dishes one by one.

His original plan was quite shrewd: to order more food so that she would feel embarrassed and insist on paying the bill.

He was absolutely certain that Lu Weihua would do this, which is why he dared to promise those thugs that he could pay back the money that very night.

But that night, Lu Weihua didn't move.

She just sat there, watching the money being counted one bill at a time, and in the end, she said nothing and did nothing.

He was completely stunned. Did he forget his money? Or...?

Or did she never intend to pay for him at all?

Impossible. She's not that shrewd. She's been so good to him, so trusting of him, how could this be?

Du Yi clenched his fists, his brows furrowing deeper and deeper.

But if it's not her own problem, then who is it?

He frowned, and a thought suddenly popped into his mind: Was someone trying to stop him from behind?

She used to be the commander's daughter, but her family was so poor they couldn't even afford new clothes. Everyone at school knew that. What good would it do to be interested in her? You wouldn't get anything out of her.

But things have changed recently. Ever since she started helping that Wenxi Clothing Company, she has suddenly become financially well-off.

She was known among her classmates for being generous with money, giving gifts, and treating others to meals. He had personally witnessed her taking out money without even blinking.

She really is rich now.

Why doesn't he try to win her over?

Du Yi was walking towards his dormitory, still racking his brains about how to ask for money. When he looked up, he saw Lu Weihua standing at the dormitory entrance, as if waiting for someone.

He paused for a moment, then quickly went to meet him.

"Wei Hua?" Du Yi called out to her in surprise, "Why are you waiting here? It's so cold! Why didn't you tell me you were coming? I would have come find you!"

Lu Weihua smiled, offered no explanation, and simply handed over the package in his hand.

"Here, this is for you. I know it's your birthday on Monday, so I had a dress made for you. It's from Wenxi Clothing Company, an exclusive design; nobody else has it."

Du Yi was filled with emotion and surprise as he applied, but he declined verbally:

"No, no, this is too expensive. I know their clothing is all quite pricey..."

"Oh, that's my sister-in-law's clothing store. She'll give me a discount." Lu Weihua shoved the package into his arms. "Besides, this was made to your size, so it's only for you."

Du Yi looked at the package, his eyes sparkling, his face filled with emotion:

"Weihua, I really don't know what to say... You're so good to me. But I shouldn't let a girl spend so much money, please don't buy me anything anymore."

"I know you have some extra money now, but you can use it to do what you like and buy what you want."

"Didn't you spend money on me before?" Lu Weihua smiled. "I don't like owing people money, so you can keep it."

Du Yi accepted it "helplessly".

"Thank you, Weihua."

"Oh, right," Lu Weihua suddenly remembered something, "I might be a bit busy lately, so let's not make plans for now. I'm busy at school too, preparing for exams, and also helping my sister-in-law with her clothing company."

A cold glint flashed in Du Yi's eyes for a moment, but he quickly covered it up.

Countless voices roared in his mind: What does this mean? Is she trying to distance herself from him? Using a piece of clothing to draw a line? What did she see?

But he still smiled and nodded gently.

"Okay, then you go ahead and get busy. Contact me when you're done."

"Then I'll stop talking to you for now, goodbye!" Lu Weihua said, then turned and walked away with a smile.

Du Yi stood there, watching her figure disappear into the night.

The smile on his face gradually faded, and as he turned around, a layer of coldness instantly appeared on his face.