I'm in Love Apartment, and the system is making me cultivate immortality.

Chapter 382 Look, it's the Joker! What should I do if they all want to be my teammates?

Someone interrupted.

Erxi and Xia Xingchen turned their heads and noticed the boy who had walked behind them.

No wonder they only realized it after the other person spoke.

The main point is that Gu Yifan can always attract everyone's attention wherever he stands.

"Hey, class monitor!"

"Cao Guang?"

Gu Yifan raised an eyebrow. Oh, so he's the class monitor.

Cao Guang, that name sounds somewhat familiar.

Gu Yifan's passive skill, which hadn't been triggered in a long time, was triggered again. Mainly because the boy looked familiar, like a celebrity.

"How did everyone do on the exam?" Cao Guang pushed up his glasses and asked with a smile.

He does look rather handsome.

Combat boots, cargo pants, a thick wool shirt paired with a white sweatshirt underneath, light brown curly hair, and a backpack—this outfit gives off a Korean style vibe.

As Cao Guang spoke, his gaze subtly swept over Gu Yifan and the car behind him.

Ultimately, the focus fell on Xinling, who was gracefully clinging to Gu Yifan's arm.

The smile became somewhat unnatural.

"Well, I'm not bad, hehe. But class monitor, with your grades, you should definitely be in the top ten in the department, right?" Erxi chuckled and said politely.

Xia Xingchen's smile faded slightly, becoming somewhat distant. She nodded slightly, "Well, I shouldn't have any problem not failing."

"Just not failing any courses? Xingchen's grades are much higher than that, you're too modest," Cao Guang joked, with a hint of pride in his voice.

"As for me, well, I don't care about the rankings anymore. Joining the student council this semester has been too distracting, and I'm starting to regret it."

"But this is good too, it lets the scholarships go to students who need them more."

Cao Guang's words seemed humble, but in fact they contained a hint of boasting, and he talked on and on, showing a certain arrogance.

However, Gu Yifan didn't care too much, and even felt a little amused.

It's just a child showing off.

Compared to this experienced senior who had started over, this freshman who had just taken the college entrance exam was quite different.

Too tender.

Xia Xingchen didn't speak, but Erxi blinked and tentatively asked, "Squad leader, you're not here to conscript men, are you? You want us to help with the work?"

"Oh, Erxi, why do you think that? But that does remind me of something." Cao Guang nodded and went along with the conversation.

"Really!" Erxi exclaimed, her eyes wide.

"Well, Erxi, you'd better liven up the class atmosphere tonight. This is a tough task, so I'm counting on you."

"Phew, I thought I was going to be doing hard labor. Don't worry." Erxi breathed a sigh of relief and immediately nodded in agreement.

He only remembered it after he had agreed.

She originally didn't want to attend the class reunion, but now it's too late to change her mind.

Erxi's little face fell: "That's all for now, that's all for now."
Cao Guang didn't notice Erxi's expression.

After a long build-up, he casually glanced at Xinling standing behind him.

Seeing Xinling linked arms with Gu Yifan, Cao Guang felt a little uncomfortable, but still managed a smile.

"Xinling, are you really not coming to the party tonight?"

Xinling remained silent, trying to minimize her presence. When Cao Guang tried to strike up a conversation with her, she frowned slightly.

That person has no tact! Didn't she see she didn't even want to talk?

Xinling shook her head and decisively refused, "No."

This attitude of keeping people at arm's length, not even bothering to say a word or explain why they weren't going.

That would be awkward.

But people are just a bit perverse; the more they are rejected, the more interested they become.

Cao Guang gave an awkward laugh, then looked at Gu Yifan, pretending to think for a moment before recognizing him.

"This guy...could he be our school's newest heartthrob? Hehe, is he Xinling's boyfriend?"

Seeing Cao Guang's probing gaze, Gu Yifan smiled inwardly. It was finally his turn.

Cao Guang's attitude towards Erxi is the same as his attitude towards Xia and Xinling.

The difference isn't just big, it's worlds apart.

He was somewhat perfunctory towards Erxi, which was normal, and even a little arrogant.

He spoke differently to Xia Xingchen, his tone becoming more intimate.

Finally, when it came to Xinling, wow, this kid's eyes changed.

There's a bittersweet feeling of seeing your goddess fall into someone else's arms, and that man isn't you.

It hurts, it hurts, it hurts! It hurts so much!
Even a fool could see the difference.

However, Gu Yifan was not unhappy at all; on the contrary, he was somewhat gratified.

It's surprising that Cyndi Wang, who used to be such a plain and unsophisticated girl, now has suitors and admirers.

The child has grown up!
This actually proves that Gu Yifan successfully helped Xinling transform.

As for the possibility of threatening his position in Cyndi Wang's heart.
Gu Yifan (spreading his hands innocently): I never thought I would lose.

Before Gu Yifan could answer, Xinling spoke first.

"That's right!"

Erxi and Xia Xingchen were somewhat surprised, but also showed some understanding.

Xinling nodded seriously and said to Cao Guang word by word.

"Yifan is not only my boyfriend, but we are even closer than that."

My boyfriend is more than just a boyfriend.

He was her eternal white moonlight, the cinnabar mark in her heart, and the only light that illuminated Xinling's bumpy life over the past twenty years!

It is also the dazzling sun in her heart.
As for Cao Guang, his name contains the character for "light," but to Xinling, he's not even a firefly.

Just a random passerby.

Cyndi only wants one thing.

That means, brother, don't get me wrong, she doesn't know this guy at all!

At this moment, Cao Guang's expression became even more awkward.

It felt like they were just making conversation, like they were just standing around on the street.
The cold wind is biting, making me look even more like a defeated dog.

Instead, Gu Yifan gently patted Xinling's hand and said, "Stop fooling around."

"Well, I'd say I'm like Xinling's brother—not her biological brother, but better than a biological brother," Gu Yifan said with a shrug.

But the intimacy in his words, and the affection in which he naturally raised his hand to gently stroke Xinling's head.

All of this makes the class monitor of Accounting Class 1 resemble a comedic character at this moment.

Oh, right.

It's the Joker!
Cao Guang gave a dry laugh.

"Brother!"

His gaze toward Gu Yifan became complicated.

Cao Guang naturally knew Gu Yifan, or rather, there were probably very few people in the school who didn't know this newly crowned school heartthrob.

Although Gu Yifan didn't do it intentionally, he naturally attracted attention.

From driving a Mercedes-Benz into the school on the first day of school to giving a speech as a representative of the new students at the opening ceremony.

Later, during military training, he sang and played the guitar, and then surveillance video of him seemingly taking on more than a dozen thugs and escaping unscathed was leaked, clearly showing Gu Yifan's face, and he was recognized.

Gu Yifan's fame is growing.

Of course, Cao Guang had never deliberately tried to understand Gu Yifan before, and only thought that this new school heartthrob was a rich second generation.

Cao Guang also felt that he was not bad.

As the class monitor of Accounting Class 1, he was also recognized as the most handsome man in the department among the freshmen.

Cao Guang was always the "other people's child" in the eyes of parents, a top student in the eyes of his classmates, a handsome guy, and the son of a company CEO.

To outsiders, Cao Guang's aura is something that others can only envy.

Cao Guang knew about Gu Yifan because he often heard his classmates compare him to the school heartthrob.

At the time, Cao Guang didn't even bother to look at it.

A rich second-generation heir who likes to show off, boasts about how great he is, and doesn't think he's that bad.

But now, when you compare them like this...

He is indeed a tall, rich, and handsome man. Especially in terms of height, Gu Yifan is a head taller than Cao Guang.

In addition, Cao Guang's appearance and fluffy curly hair made him a handsome young man.

But when Gu Yifan stood there, he looked no different from a professional fashion model. Even standing on an ordinary curb, he looked like he was walking a red carpet.

The gap widened immediately.

Cao Guang gritted his teeth. Although he didn't want to admit it, he realized that he had finally fallen for the girl he had been trying to win over.

It seems she's already taken.
She was still won over by the school's most popular guy, who was praised by the students.

Should we give up?

A heart that keeps people at arm's length.

Cao Guang knew that if he persisted, he would most likely be making a fool of himself.

But to just give up like this?
He was unwilling to give up!
Cao Guang is a very arrogant boy.

He also had enough reason to be proud, which fostered his unwillingness to accept failure and his desire for the best in everything.

He has no shortcomings in other aspects, but since freshman year, a semester has passed and he still hasn't found a girlfriend.

Regardless of one's own desire for love.

Or perhaps he will find a beautiful girlfriend, which will enhance his fame.

Cao Guangdu pondered whether he should start a campus romance.

Let's talk about it first, and then decide based on the situation after graduation.

Is it to walk down the aisle with your girlfriend, or to find someone more suitable?

Of course, all of this is predicated on him finding a girlfriend.

There are plenty of ordinary girls who like Cao Guang. Several classmates and senior girls in the department alone have shown their feelings for him openly or secretly.

But Cao Guang was not entirely satisfied.

He is very picky about girlfriends. It's not enough for them to just be pretty; they also need to be talented or come from an excellent family to be a good match for a high-quality guy like him.

But such high-quality girls are extremely rare.

Cao Guang initially focused all his attention on Xia Xingchen.

Compared to Xinling, who rarely leaves the dormitory, she usually stays quietly in her room studying when Gu Yifan is not around.

Xia Xingchen's presence is more noticeable than Xinling's.

She frequently participates in school activities and has joined the dance club and the student council's etiquette department.

But as Cao Guang noticed Xia Xingchen, he was pleasantly surprised to discover another hidden gem of a girl.

He is also Xia Xingchen's roommate.

The girl was fair-skinned and beautiful, with skin as white as snow, delicate and gentle features, and a temperament as pitiful as Lin Daiyu.

At the beginning, Xinling and Xia Xingchen each had their own strengths.

As Cyndi's skin improves and her health improves, her figure and appearance have changed to varying degrees, making her closer to perfection.

Xinling surpassed Xia Xingchen in an instant.

In addition, she is also a quiet girl.

Cyndi has an inherent sense of fragility, like a precious yet fragile work of art.

It always manages to attract more attention and evoke others' protective instincts.

Naturally, Cao Guang focused more of his attention on the girl named Xinling.

Taking advantage of his position in the student council.

Cao Guang also learned that the girl suffered from congenital heart disease, just like Xi Shi, one of the Four Beauties of ancient China.

This further arouses the protective instinct.

Unfortunately, Cyndi is a homebody and rarely appears at school except for classes.

She was polite but distant to every classmate, like a beautiful butterfly flitting about outside the crowd.

Only when she was with Erxi and Xia Xingchen would her usually quiet face occasionally break into a beautiful smile.

This wasn't the first time Cao Guang had tried to talk to Xinling, but he had repeatedly failed.

But he became more and more courageous in battle.

It's okay to be aloof and not like socializing.

It would be even more fulfilling to win over a girl like that. For example, at this class reunion, Cao Guang originally estimated that with Erxi and Xia Xingchen there, Xinling would most likely come.

He miscalculated; Cyndi made it clear that she would not participate.

Today in the examination room, Cao Guang made up his mind to wait until after the exam to extend the invitation in person.

He's the class monitor, after all; we should at least give him this much face.

Unexpectedly, as soon as the exam was over, Xinling and her two friends left together in a hurry.

Cao Guang helped the teacher collect the test papers and chased after him, only to find out what had happened.

The good news is that they are still alive.

The bad news is that a boy has appeared in their lives.

What shocked him most was that Xinling, who was usually serious and stern, like a porcelain doll.

She even smiled brightly and hugged the boy's arm affectionately.

that moment!
Cao Guang knew that his unrequited love was likely to end in failure, and it would be best to give up before he even started pursuing her.

But when it comes to feelings, no one can say for sure.

At first, Cao Guang only hoped to find a beautiful girlfriend to enhance his image.

But the longer I follow Cyndi, the more I realize that...

He became increasingly attracted to this girl, who was as beautiful as Xi Shi, and who studied hard and excelled on her own.

Whenever Cao Guang encountered this breathtakingly beautiful girl in the school library, he couldn't help but stop and linger in a daze.

He had truly fallen in love.

So, on a whim, Cao Guangcai took the initiative to come over.

This has led to the current embarrassing situation that makes people want to dig their toes into the ground.

Even though Cao Guang was in such a state, he still hadn't left.

Xia Xingchen frowned slightly.

She could naturally see Cao Guang's feelings for Xinling; it was so obvious that only a fool wouldn't notice.

She had actually considered helping Cao Guang before, thinking that without Xinling as an opponent, it would be easier for something to happen between her and Gu Yifan.

But later, Cyndi found Xia Xingchen, and the two talked a lot in private.

Xia Xingchen then realized just how important a role Gu Yifan played in Xinling's life.

It can be said that without Gu Yifan, Xinling, this blooming flower, would quickly wither away.

Moreover, Xinling said she was willing to help Xia Xingchen, if Gu Yifan was willing.

Xia Xingchen naturally wouldn't choose to help Cao Guang again.

"By the way, class monitor."

Xia Xingchen suddenly interrupted.

"Hmm, what's wrong?" Cao Guang hurriedly turned to look at Xia Xingchen.

"I probably won't be able to go tonight," Xia Xingchen said softly.

Cao Guang was taken aback. "We can't go? Why?"

"I'm not feeling well, so I'm sorry," Xia Xingchen said, offering an excuse she couldn't refute.

Actually, she was prepared to be a third wheel, following Xinling and Gu Yifan.

In this respect, Xia Xingchen and Cao Guang have quite a lot in common, which is that neither of them is willing to give up.

"Alright then, Xia, you should get some rest."

Cao Guang nodded. His invitation to Xinling had failed, and seeing that she already had someone she liked, he was disheartened.

As for Xia Xingchen, although she was not much less beautiful, she was ultimately lacking in something.

This isn't like buying something where the best item is unavailable, so you can just settle for something slightly worse.

Erxi's eyes widened as she looked at her best friend.

Only after Cao Guang had left in a disheveled state could he help but shout.

"Oh, Xingchen, you...you you you!"

"What's wrong with me?" Xia Xingchen smiled slightly.

"You betrayed me!!!" Erxi roared in a fit of rage.

"Who wants to go upstairs with that group of people and get windy? Do you think I'm stupid?!"

Xia Xingchen was in a good mood and said with a smile, "Then why don't you just say you're not feeling well and not go?"

At this moment, Gu Yifan asked curiously.

"Xingchen, are you not feeling well? Shall I take you back to your dorm first?"

Xia Xingchen was stunned.

Erxi chuckled upon hearing this, "Hahaha, you've shot yourself in the foot!"

Xia Xingchen hurriedly explained, "No, I'm not feeling unwell, I just don't really want to go."

As she spoke, Xia Xingchen suddenly noticed the smile on Gu Yifan's lips.

Oh, so you were just teasing her!

"So you wanted to come with us, huh? You should have said so earlier," Gu Yifan said with a smile.

Xia Xingchen's face flushed red instantly.

She didn't know where she got the courage, but she stomped her foot and rushed up to hug Gu Yifan's other arm tightly.

"Brother Yifan, you're bullying me!"

Suddenly, his arm fell into a soft embrace, and Gu Yifan's body tensed up, his smile freezing.

I'm not a girl, so even though I'm joking around, why are you hugging me?
"Star, stop fooling around, someone will see you."

"Anyway, I'm not the school beauty, I don't care, Yifan, you apologize to me!"

Xia Xingchen pouted her pink lips and said with a wronged expression.

Actually, she was startled by her own rash actions.

But she had already acted impulsively, her pretty face flushed, and she continued to shake Gu Yifan's arm and act coquettishly.

Perhaps it was seeing Cao Guang's defeated and dejected appearance as he slunk away.

Xia Xingchen didn't want to follow in her footsteps.

Erxi was equally shocked.

This cute short-haired girl's mouth is so wide open that it could fit a whole egg.

Looking at Gu Yifan's posture of having women on his left and right, she glanced at Xinling and then at Xia Xingchen.

Is this also possible?
They've gone mad!!!

"Okay, okay, I apologize. I shouldn't have said that."

Xia Xingchen finally let go of Gu Yifan's arm.

Her body felt limp, as if all her strength had been drained away, and she could barely stand.

Especially that rebound.

It even made her feel a sense of loss.
But it was precisely this rash action that allowed Xia Xingchen to smell a very unique, faint fragrance emanating from Gu Yifan.

In just a moment, she felt as if her heart was being gripped by an invisible hand, pounding wildly.

That scent was the kind you couldn't forget once you smelled it, and it was also exactly the kind of scent she liked.

It smells so good, I want to get closer.

"Get in the car first."

Gu Yifan was somewhat startled and dared not delay any longer.

If someone sees it, takes a picture, and posts it on the campus forum, they don't know if others will retaliate.

Yifei will definitely explode, followed by Wanyu.
This is no joke.

That's a machete!
Xinling responded sweetly, then released Gu Yifan's arm. She looked deeply at Xia Xingchen, whose cheeks were flushed, and a smile curved her lips.

"Erxi, have you made up your mind? Are you coming with us or..."

Erxi hesitated for a long time before finally saying dejectedly, "Forget it. We've already promised, and it would be so awkward if none of us from the dorm went."

"But Xinling, you absolutely have to bring me some good food!!! You must, Xinling, don't forget me!!!"

The sight of Erxi chasing after the car made Gu Yifan laugh.

Honestly, Erxi is a very easy girl to raise; as long as you provide her with enough food and water, she'll be fine.

Even Xinling and Xia Xingchen were laughing so hard they couldn't stand up straight.

Unusually, Cyndi did not sit in the passenger seat, but instead sat in the back with Xia Xingchen.

Perhaps they were worried that Xia Xingchen would be lonely.

"Should we go back to the dorm first, or head straight there?"

Gu Yifan completely forgot about Cao Guang.

He remembered who the other person was; it was a supporting male character in "Love O2O".

But it's not important.

Gu Yifan had seen many supporting characters in urban dramas, and they were just ordinary people.

At the same time, the plot is not always fixed, but will constantly change.

Characters like Weiwei and Xiao Nai, who should have appeared, are nowhere to be seen.

On the contrary, a large number of supporting characters appeared.

On that other hand, could it be that Cyndi is using Bei Weiwei's script?
So, is he Xiao Nai?
“Let’s set off now, Xingchen, what about you?” Xinling replied.

"I'm fine with anything~" Xia Xingchen said shyly, her heart still pounding.

She was still a little worried that her rash actions might have upset Xinling.

Xinling whispered a few words in Xia Xingchen's ear.

"Huh?" Xia Xingchen's eyes widened in surprise.

Xinling winked at her and said, "Trust me."

"Okay then."

In the front row, Gu Yifan glanced at the two girls whispering in the rearview mirror, but his expression was somewhat strange.

Even though they were whispering to each other, they were still very quiet.

But Gu Yifan could hear everything they were saying clearly.

Xinling: "Wait a minute, I'll create an opportunity for you, Xingchen. You have to seize it."

Xia Xingchen: "What opportunity?"

Cyndi: "Don't play dumb. I'll hug you on one side, and you have to stay on the other side the whole time, preferably holding hands the whole time, okay?"

Xia Xingchen: "Ah"

Cyndi: "Or rather, you're not willing anymore?"

Xia Xingchen: "No, I do."

Cyndi: "Then I'll do as I say."

Goodness, Gu Yifan couldn't quite describe his feelings. Xinling hadn't given up on expanding his harem yet.

You're not helping me, you silly girl, you're hurting me!
After discussing it, the two women decided to go eat hot pot.

In the dead of winter, nothing beats a steaming hot pot meal.

Gu Yifan then drove to the huge shopping mall where he had spent Christmas with Su Fox last time.

It was as if we had made a prior arrangement.

No, it was arranged.

As soon as they got out of the car, Xinling and Xia Xingchen each grabbed Gu Yifan's arm on either side.

This is outrageous!
But the two women argued that they regarded Gu Yifan as their older brother, and what was wrong with a younger sister hugging her older brother's arm?

Only those with a guilty conscience would overthink things.

What a guilty conscience!

But since he's already said that, it would be impolite for Gu Yifan to still be hesitant.

Gu Yifan steeled himself, staring at the frequent glances back, and led the two women into the mall.

And so, on the eve of the first winter break of university.

Xia Xingchen has taken an important step in her life.

Similarly, Gu Yifan experienced the feeling of having multiple wives for the first time.

You've successfully won the heart of Commander Xiahou's beloved daughter!

[At your invitation, Xiahou Xingchen has become your teammate! Your reputation in Binhai City has increased, and you can share teammate traits!]

[Close contact increases Xiahou Xingchen's affection for you by 20]

Please keep up the good work.

Gu Yifan: I didn't win them over! Nor did I extend an invitation!
(End of this chapter)