Going home for Chinese New Year, I squeezed onto a bus with three energetic young women.

Bai Li sat on the bed, elbows propped on her knees, fingers running through her hair.

The sound of running water came from the bathroom.

But he had no romantic thoughts whatsoever; he was filled with unease.

If An Yaoyao had just lost her temper, cursed at him, kicked him, or even slapped him a few times...

That actually makes things easier.

At worst, you can just stand up straight and take the beating, apologize, and the matter will naturally pass.

But there was nothing there.

After the initial shame, indignation, and overwhelming tears, An Yaoyao's emotions became surprisingly calm.

She stared at him with her beautiful almond-shaped eyes.

Then, pointing to the door, he uttered two words:

"go out."

There was no unnecessary chatter, and no hysterical screaming.

It was these two words, "calm," that completely baffled Bai Li.

He couldn't utter a single word at the time, and like a primary school student being punished for doing something wrong, he slunk out, even thoughtfully closing the door behind him.

Looking back now, Bai Li wanted to punch himself twice:

"Damn it, I should have swept it up in the park first..."

Bai Li looked up at the ceiling, annoyed, and started his hindsight analysis.

Purely, fixed mindsets can be deadly.

Who would have thought that a guy with short hair and a spicy accent was actually a real girl?

After returning to his room, Bai Li, as a last resort, secretly used the [Goddess Radar].

[Investment target detected: An Yaoyao.]

Age: 18, Gender: Female

Number of meals: 0

"..."

Seeing this, Bai Li understood that there was no way to reverse the situation.

"It's really a woman... oh?!"

Before Bai Li could finish his reflection, he saw the number below that was enough to blind him.

[Affection Level: -5 (Hate)]

Bai Li stared at the negative number, unable to come to her senses for a long time.

Since obtaining the system, he has never met a member of the opposite sex whose affection for him is in the single digits, let alone in the negative.

Even Xia Qing, who was mistreated by him back then... has a 15-point affection value.

This An Yaoyao, on the other hand, went straight through the bottom line and pushed it into negative territory.

"This is a huge problem." Bai Li rubbed his chin.

He has to face this mess and think about how to fix it.

I can't just wait for this girl to come out, then pull out a utility knife from my pocket and slit her throat.

Pay me?

This is the most direct method.

But he immediately dismissed the thought as soon as it came to mind.

The Goddess Radar clearly states that An Yaoyao is a blank slate who has never even been touched by a man.

He saw her naked and then touched her thigh inappropriately.

What kind of nonsense is it to throw money at them like that?

Payment for prostitution? Or hush money?

To deal with this subculture group that has an extremely strong sense of self-esteem and acts in extreme ways, giving them money is tantamount to slapping them in the face and treating them like prostitutes.

This tactic won't work; it will only cause the -5 affection value to continue to drop.

If money isn't enough, then take responsibility?

To take her in and bring her under one's wing?

Bai Li gave two bitter laughs.

That's just wishful thinking.

Based on that -5 infatuation rating, if he were to approach her now and say he wants to take responsibility, An Yaoyao would only think he's trying to have his cake and eat it too.

This kind of yandere with landmine-like tendencies, if pushed too far, is really capable of dragging people down with them.

The small gas cylinder in the park serves as the best cautionary tale.

You can't hit them, you can't scold them, you can't touch them, and you can't even pay compensation.

Bai Li's mind is completely blank right now.

Just when he was at his wit's end.

"Click".

The bathroom door lock clicked softly.

Bai Li subconsciously straightened his back and looked over.

An Yaoyao walked out from inside.

She no longer kept her head down like before.

She walked with a blank expression, her steps unsteady but steady.

Bai Li quickly moved her bottom towards the head of the bed, leaving most of the bedside empty.

He reached out, patted the sheets twice, and gave her a friendly smile, gesturing for her to come and sit down and rest.

An Yaoyao didn't even glance at him out of the corner of her eye.

She walked straight across the bed to the chair.

An Yaoyao picked up the wig, aligned it with her short hair, and slowly put it on.

She carefully tidied her curly hair, tucking it behind her ears.

With the help of the ceiling light in the room, Bai Li was finally able to see her appearance clearly.

She must have washed her face in the bathroom just now.

All the black ash I had rubbed off in the mud in the park had disappeared.

Her skin was fair and translucent, even more delicate than the finest mutton fat jade.

Her features were so exquisite that there was not a single flaw, especially her almond-shaped eyes, which drooped at the corners, giving her an innocent and endearing look.

Tiny water droplets still clung to her thick, raven-feather-like eyelashes.

The most problematic thing was the black and pink dress she was wearing.

After being ravaged by a gas cylinder, the hem of the skirt was somewhat torn, and the lace trim was crooked.

I just went through a lot of fuss in the bathroom, and it got quite wet again.

The semi-dry fabric clung to her body, outlining her slender figure.

Despite her disheveled appearance, she managed to exude a sense of decadence and tragic beauty, like a princess from a fallen kingdom.

Nothing could be more disastrous for the country and its people than this.

An Yaoyao ignored him and continued to tug at the wrinkles in her skirt.

Bai Li couldn't stand this one-sided emotional abuse.

He had to say something to break the deadlock.

Even if I get scolded, it's better than just waiting around like this.

But he was faced with a landmine-type girl whom he had just offended, and whom he had only just met and knew nothing about.

Bai Li, who is usually eloquent, was at a loss for words.

His mind raced, searching for every word he could think of to praise the girl.

The more anxious you are, the more your brain's nerves malfunction.

Bai Li opened his mouth and let out two dry laughs:

"Ha ha……"

An Yaoyao stopped adjusting her skirt, not turning around, but keeping her back to him.

"Beauty……"

Bai Li forced herself to continue speaking.

"You urinate very forcefully, there is no risk of urinary retention, you are the best little lamb."

The words had barely left his mouth.

Bai Li then regretted it.

Did the gas canister just blow my brain out?

An Yaoyao's back was stiff.

She slowly turned around.

On that freshly washed, breathtakingly beautiful face, there was neither the flush of anger nor the embarrassment of being teased.

Yes, but it's an extreme indifference, like looking at a dead object.

She tilted her head and looked Bai Li up and down.

It is devoid of emotional coloring.

I guess that's the kind of look people give when they see trash on the roadside.

"What's wrong?"

An Yaoyao parted her red lips slightly, and her voice, which Bai Li had once mistaken for a boy's, was surprisingly clear and cold:

"Didn't get enough of what I saw? Want to hear more?"