Qiu Yingying is reborn and bound to a learning system.

In the dead of night, the residents of Huanlesong Community were already fast asleep, with only a few windows still dimly lit.

Qiu Yingying tiptoed out of 2202, her slippers making no sound on the hallway carpet. Clutching her phone, the screen illuminating a small patch of the path, she furtively stopped at the door of 2203. Her fingertips just touched the doorbell when she quickly withdrew them, opting instead for a soft knock.

A moment later, the door opened a crack, and Qu Xiaoxiao, with messy hair and sleepy eyes, poked her head out: "Qiu Yingying? Are you back from the dead in the middle of the night?"

Qiu Yingying quickly made a shushing gesture, crouched down and slipped inside, closing the door behind her: "Shh—keep your voice down, don't wake anyone!"

Qu Xiaoxiao yawned, pulled her to the living room sofa, and casually tossed a cushion on her: "So, what's the matter that made you steal in the middle of the night?"

Qiu Yingying leaned closer, her voice extremely low, her brows furrowed tightly, full of worry: "Ququ, I couldn't sleep all night, tossing and turning, constantly thinking about Andy's online friend. You know, who knows anything about people you meet online? I've thought about it for ages, and the more I think about it, the more scared I get, afraid that Andy has been scammed."

She grabbed Qu Xiaoxiao's arm, her eyes filled with anxiety: "What if that person isn't a good person and has bad intentions? Andy is incredibly intelligent, but sometimes her eyes are so clear they seem like an AI. I'm so worried! We definitely have to find a way to sabotage things; we absolutely can't let Andy suffer!"

Qu Xiaoxiao, who had been feeling lazy, instantly brightened up upon hearing the words "sabotage," her drowsiness vanishing completely. She sat bolt upright, slapping her thigh and exclaiming, "I thought it was something serious! Sabotage? That's my specialty!"

She leaned closer to Qiu Yingying, their heads touching, like two little mice stealing oil, whispering and nibbling at each other's ears.

"Tell me, what do you want?" Qu Xiaoxiao raised an eyebrow, her face beaming with excitement. "Do you want to make him suffer, or just kick him out? I guarantee I'll handle it perfectly, without Andy noticing a single flaw!"

Qiu Yingying nodded vigorously, took out her phone from her pocket, opened a few plans she had secretly written, and handed them to Qu Xiaoxiao. Moonlight streamed in through the gaps in the curtains, illuminating the two girls' faces huddled together, their expressions full of cunning yet determined.

The night outside the window was quiet, and no one knew that a "protecting friends plan" was brewing in room 2203, exclusively for the 22nd floor.

The night was so quiet that you could hear the chirping of insects outside the window. Qiu Yingying and Qu Xiaoxiao huddled together, heads close to their phone screens, whispering and refining their "Friend Protection Plan."

"First of all, the timing has to be perfect." Qiu Yingying opened the memo app and tapped the screen rapidly. "Andy and he have an appointment at a Western restaurant at 3 pm on Saturday. I'll go there at 2:30 pm to reserve a seat, choose a booth next to Andy, and you'll arrive at 3:05 pm, pretending it's just a coincidence, without giving yourself away."

Qu Xiaoxiao, with a lollipop dangling from her lips and legs crossed, listened with great interest: "Okay, then I'll play a trendy person passing by and mooch a meal. And then what?"

"Then it's all about topic targeting!" Qiu Yingying lowered her voice, a sly glint in her eyes. "As long as that guy surnamed Wei dares to ask about Sister Andy's past, work details, or say anything weird, I'll immediately change the subject and talk about useless things like eating, drinking, having fun, and celebrity gossip, so he can't get a word in edgewise."

She paused, then added, "Also, you have to keep an eye on his little tricks. If he dares to look at Andy or say anything sarcastic, just tell him straight up, don't hold back! You're quick-witted, and you never repeat yourself when you're being sarcastic."

Qu Xiaoxiao clicked her tongue and threw the lollipop stick into the trash can: "I love doing this job! But talking isn't enough, we need to get some gear up, to make a proper impression!"

Qiu Yingying's eyes lit up: "Outfit?"

"Absolutely!" Qu Xiaoxiao slapped her thigh. "If we're going to be Andy's bodyguards, we have to dress cool and stylish, exuding confidence! Tomorrow we'll go shopping, each of us will get a cool outfit, wear sunglasses, and when we stand next to Andy, even that Wei guy will be scared off!"

Qiu Yingying nodded vigorously, her excitement surging. The two spent a long time discussing the details, from how to create a small disturbance to how to deliver a final blow before parting, and even came up with a backup plan—if this Wei guy was shameless, Qu Xiaoxiao would use her connections to investigate his background and make him afraid to bother Andy anymore.

They chatted until late into the night before returning to their respective rooms. Qiu Yingying lay in bed, tossing and turning, unable to sleep, her mind filled with the scene from Saturday, her palms sweating.

The next morning, Qiu Yingying and Qu Xiaoxiao headed straight to the mall. Qu Xiaoxiao, familiar with the place, led Qiu Yingying into a trendy brand store, pointing to a workwear jacket and combat boots hanging on the wall: "These are the ones! They look incredibly cool on you!"

Qiu Yingying looked at herself in the mirror, dressed in a black workwear outfit with thick-soled Martin boots, her hair tied in a high ponytail, exuding a cool and edgy vibe, completely different from the soft and gentle girl she usually was. "Wow, this is so cool!" She couldn't help but spin around, grinning from ear to ear.

Qu Xiaoxiao also chose a dark gray functional style suit, paired with a silver necklace, looking cool and arrogant. Standing there, she was the epitome of a powerful and unapproachable young lady. "How about it? With these outfits, we'd be more than qualified to be bodyguards, right?" She raised an eyebrow and winked at Qiu Yingying.

The two paid the money with satisfaction, agreed on a code to meet on Saturday, and each imagined countless times the scene of confronting Qi Dian before reluctantly parting ways.

Saturday arrived in the blink of an eye. Qiu Yingying got up early, carefully changed into her newly bought work clothes, looked in the mirror again and again to make sure her hair was perfectly styled, and then, with her phone in hand, excitedly rushed to the Western restaurant.

But just as she reached the entrance of the residential complex, her phone rang. It was Qu Xiaoxiao calling, her voice trembling with tears and whimpering cries of pain: "Qiu Yingying... I'm doomed... I sprained my ankle..."

Qiu Yingying's heart skipped a beat, she stopped in her tracks, and her voice instantly became tense: "What happened? Is it serious? Where are you now?"

"Don't even mention it!" Qu Xiaoxiao said, sounding aggrieved. "My mom insisted on dragging me back to the old house for dinner. When I was going downstairs, I missed two steps and my foot swelled up like a bun! I'm in the hospital now, just finished getting an X-ray."

Qiu Yingying's heart clenched, and she quickly softened her tone to comfort her, "Don't worry, what did the doctor say? Are there any broken bones? Just listen to the doctor and don't move around. Do you want me to come with you now?"

The sobbing on the other end of the phone suddenly stopped, replaced by an indescribable excitement, the voice rising several octaves: "Hey, hey, hey, don't come yet! I have some big news for you—I just ran into an incredibly handsome doctor outside the clinic! He wore gold-rimmed glasses and a white coat, his charisma was amazing, even more captivating than those male leads in idol dramas!"

Holding her phone, Qiu Yingying listened to Qu Xiaoxiao chattering on about how handsome and elegant the doctor was, and couldn't help but sigh and rub her forehead.

What time is it? This guy still has the mind to swoon over girls.

She thought to herself, "The old saying is so true, every monkey needs a way to be leashed." Qu Xiaoxiao, this troublemaker, fearless and reckless, her destined mastermind is probably about to appear.

"Alright, alright, save your infatuation for later." Qiu Yingying smiled helplessly. "You sprained your ankle, so you definitely can't go to the Western restaurant. I can keep an eye on things by myself. You take good care of yourself and I'll come see you after I finish my business. I'll also listen to your gossip about that handsome doctor."

Qu Xiaoxiao then remembered the important matter, and her tone fell again, but she still had a defiant spirit: "Damn, that netizen really got off easy! Don't panic! The plan will proceed as scheduled, you can handle it alone! Remember, don't hold back when you confront him, if all else fails, create chaos, or just say you accidentally spilled your drink, I'll support you in spirit!"

After hanging up the phone, Qiu Yingying stood there, taking a deep breath. She looked down at her shiny Martin boots, put on her sunglasses, and swaggered forward. Then she looked up at the direction of the Western restaurant, her eyes gradually hardening. She chuckled, "With these sunglasses on, you won't know who I am."

It's okay. Even though Qu Xiaoxiao can't come, she can still protect Sister Andy on her own.

She clenched her fists and strode towards the Western restaurant.