No? Can I read the mind of my mortal enemy?

I recognized him by his eyes; he was the same person from last night's Jinye.

What's the point of even arranging a meeting?

She wanted to choose someone to provoke Pei Jingnian, preferably someone she would never see again after using them.

It's too dangerous to be at the same school.

She now wants to get her deposit back.

She held her tennis racket, her chin resting lightly on the edge, carefully examining Xia Tian—no, Xia Heng.

She remembered that the teaching assistant positions in the club were all work-study programs, and applicants had to go through several rounds of screening to get them.

Ugh, why do I feel a little sad?

A student from Victoria Harbour University has fallen so low as to work as a male model.

Ah, she understood, it must be that setting...

A gambling father, a sick mother, a younger brother in school, and a broken man.

The Leshan Giant Buddha suddenly possessed her body.

Oh well, let's use it if it works. Consider it an act of kindness for the day.

"Shi Qiao, is Shi Qiao here?"

Shi Qiao snapped out of her daze, slightly raised her racket, and said, "I'm here."

Xia Heng grinned, revealing eight teeth. "Okay, it seems everyone's here today."

"Everyone, put your rackets down first, let's warm up a bit..."

The girl's scream interrupted Xia Heng's words.

"Ah!! Senior Pei! Senior Pei has come to the club!!"

"Wow, why do I have a feeling he's walking this way?"

"Is he going to teach Group B as well?"

Xia Heng clapped his hands to bring everyone's attention back, "Alright, alright, you'll get hurt if you don't warm up."

The next hour is dedicated to basic training, followed by half an hour of free time.

Pei Jingnian and Lu Zhou rarely participated in club activities. They practiced at court number 1, attracting a large crowd that was packed three layers deep.

Just right.

After retrieving the ball, Shi Qiao sat down next to Xia Heng, who was tidying up the equipment, when no one was paying attention.

"Hello," she began hesitantly, "Xia...tian?"

Xia Heng was clearly taken aback and turned to look at Shi Qiao.

Shi Qiao took out her phone and pulled up the chat history, "I am the one who is called Qiao Le Zi."

Xia Heng suddenly realized what was going on and immediately put on a standard smile, clean and cheerful.

"What a coincidence, we actually go to the same school, sister."

Shi Qiao immediately waved her hand, "Goodbye, Senior Xia, it's a bit of a waste for me to call you 'sister'."

Xia Heng politely took the racket from her hand. "Is that called 'Skillful Stroke'?"

She nodded. "You actually remember my name?"

"A girl this pretty is easy to remember at first glance," Xia Heng said with a smile that crinkled her eyes.

She is quite approachable and has high emotional intelligence.

As expected, being a male model isn't just about being good-looking.

She truly deserves the title of "one of the top courtesans of Jinye," her emotional value is off the charts.

"Come on, Senior Xia, we're not in an employer-employee relationship yet. Even if you flatter me, I won't give you gold coins."

A hint of surprise flashed in Xia Heng's eyes, but he quickly adjusted his expression:

"No, I'm telling the truth. Besides, isn't this the 'inspection' stage?"

"What did you think, Qiao?" He took out a pair of decorative half-rimmed glasses from his bag. "Should I try them on?"

Shi Qiao shook her head and gave two thumbs up, "He's got that sunny, college-boy vibe."

"Club time is almost over, how about we head straight to the restaurant?"

Let me tell you the key points again.

Xia Heng lowered his head and said, "Okay, then I'll go change my clothes first."

His smile vanished as he turned around.

I never expected the boss to be so beautiful.

Lucky.

I don't even know who the person I like is, why do I need to go to such lengths?

Have it.

Why not just trick them into becoming a permanent boss?

Anyway, it's not like I haven't done this kind of thing before.

*

At the other end, Stadium 1.

Lu Zhou's smash grazed past Pei Jingnian's feet.

He looked at Pei Jingnian, who remained standing still, and laughed freely. "How about it, Lao Pei? My smash has a bit of Federer's style from back in the day, doesn't it?"

Pei Jingnian took off his tennis cap and stuffed his racket into his bag.

"I'm not playing anymore."

Lu Zhou, holding the racket and leaning it on his shoulder, said, "Hey! Lao Pei! You think you're going to lose and you're just running away at the last minute..."

Lu Zhou was halfway through his sentence when he realized that Pei Jingnian's mind was not on the outcome of their match at all.

My gaze traveled through the crowd, landing on the distant No. 8 stadium.

His dark eyes held a mixture of ice and suppressed fire, and his jawline was taut.

What are you looking at that makes you so angry?

He followed Pei Jingnian's gaze and saw a man and a woman sitting in the empty rest area of ​​the No. 8 stadium.

Upon seeing the main character clearly, Lu Zhou's eyes widened.

Old Pei's attempt to attract people with his pheasant feathers backfired, and he even got his base raided instead?

She was smiling and talking about something, and a little while later she picked up her bag and left with Xia Heng.

Lu Zhou's long legs swept over the net, and he jumped to Pei Jingnian's side.

"Old Pei, what did I say again?"

"Did you fall badly?"

Pei Jingnian didn't respond, but took the car keys out of his bag and threw them directly into Lu Zhou's hand.

"I'm gone."

As soon as he finished speaking, he followed Shi Qiao's footsteps as if he had wheels of fire on his feet.

"No," Lu Zhou followed behind like a timid wife, picking up equipment as he went, "Wait for me!"

*

A chain family restaurant located 5 kilometers from Victoria Harbour University.

"One classic A set meal, and fries as a side dish, please."

After ordering, Shi Qiao handed the menu to Xia Heng, saying, "Order whatever you like, it's on me."

Xia Heng in front of me had changed into a clean Japanese-style outfit and even wore half-rimmed glasses.

"How can I let you treat me?"

A smile played on his lips. "Didn't you just say that we're not in an employment relationship yet?"

"So I'll treat you to this meal."

He tapped his index finger lightly, "I'll have this C set meal, the steak medium-rare is fine."

After the waiter took notes, he first brought out two full glasses of iced black tea.

She skillfully stirred the ice cubes in the glass with a straw, and got straight to the point without any hesitation.

"What I want you to do is very simple: please play the role of my suitor for a period of time."

"The target of the provocation is... Pei Jingnian."

Xia Heng raised an eyebrow. "Senior Pei? So you like him?"

Shi Qiao paused, her voice unconsciously rising a few decibels.

"Who would like him? I just..."

"This matter is a bit complicated, but you don't need to worry about it."

"You just need to pursue me a little bit, that'll do."

"For example, bring me breakfast, send me flowers, or show up briefly when necessary."

"Of course, I'll reimburse you for all of that, don't worry."

Xia Heng lowered his eyes. "Is it that simple?"

He even thought he needed to do something even more extreme.

For example, hugging and kissing.

In the end, nothing was needed.

She really is a rich and foolish young lady.

This is the easiest to fool.

He propped his head up with one hand and said, "Senior Pei, you really don't appreciate me."

"If it were me, I definitely wouldn't be able to be so cold to you."

He turned his body slightly to the side and deliberately knocked the black tea over in Shi Qiao's direction with the back of his hand.

Splash!

The liquid soaked through Shi Qiao's white dress, the fabric clinging to her fair skin, completely see-through.

"I'm sorry, I was so careless." Xia Heng picked up a tissue and handed it to Shi Qiao.

Shi Qiao's face flushed instantly, and she frantically wiped her clothes.

The next second, a coat was placed on her lap.

Xia Heng's face was innocent. "Excuse me, Shi Qiao, if you don't mind, please use my clothes."

Shi Qiao blinked, but there was really no other way at the moment, and said softly:

"Thank you."

Go to hell.

Shi Qiao shuddered and looked around with her little head, but she couldn't find Pei Jingnian anywhere.

She scratched her head.

Did she mishear?