He stole his best friend's photos and fell for a tycoon's heir through online dating.

Two full minutes passed before the message popped up.

Zero: [Okay.]

There is only one word.

Xia Ruo first breathed a sigh of relief, then her breath caught in her throat again—she couldn't tell at all how much of that "okay" was a concession, or how much was just a matter of not being able to bargain with her anymore.

Zero: [But I hope it won't be too long.]

Zero: [Time to rest, baby.]

Xia Ruo glanced at the bright daylight outside the window and wondered what time difference this person was living in. She then quickly replied with "Goodnight, brother" and a kiss emoji.

The phone finally went silent.

She placed her phone face down next to her pillow, lay back on the bed, and stared blankly at the light pink curtains above her head.

It's stalled.

The second time, it stalled.

But she also knew that she was dancing on the edge of a knife.

Zhou Siyan's patience was not limitless; every time she refused, the blade would veer slightly toward her neck.

She had to come up with a real solution before his patience ran out.

Xia Ruo turned over, buried her face in the pillow, and smelled the lingering perfume scent on the pillow that wasn't hers. Suddenly, she felt a little tired.

On her first day in the book, she had already exchanged two blows with the big boss.

Although it survived by acting cute and using memes.

She took out her phone and stared at the lock screen for a few seconds.

The lock screen wallpaper is a photo of Lin Wanzhi—not the original owner's own, but Lin Wanzhi's.

The original owner probably needed to constantly remind herself, "I am Wanwan, I am Lin Wanzhi," in order to keep up the act.

Xia Ruo found the scene somewhat jarring, but she couldn't change it yet.

Until a foolproof plan is devised, Lin Wanzhi may be the only one who can save her.

Although the original owner had been using her and taking advantage of her sincerity, the current Xia Ruo is no longer the same Xia Ruo.

She transmigrated into the book, and she can make different choices.

She wants to win him back.

In the novel, Lin Wanzhi suffers from depression after learning the truth. The girl, who is like a white rose, locks herself in her room for a long time, refusing to eat, drink, or talk to anyone.

Xia Ruo didn't want this to happen.

At the very least, I don't want this to happen in her name.

Lin Wanzhi might be her only lifeline—not only did she help her plead with Zhou Siyan, but she also helped her find a corner to breathe in this unfamiliar world of books.

She glanced at the time on her phone.

It's past eight o'clock.

My stomach growled at this very inopportune moment.

Xia Ruo then realized that she hadn't eaten dinner in the real world—she hadn't even had time to order takeout before she collapsed from working overtime.

By calculation, she hadn't eaten for almost a day and a night.

No wonder they were so hungry.

She quietly slipped out of bed, and when her feet touched the floor, she was startled by the sight before her.

The desk was practically a ruin.

The cosmetics were piled up haphazardly, and several lipsticks had their caps undone and were already dry.

The takeout boxes were stacked in three layers, and the bottom box had suspicious mold growing on it.

The textbooks were pressed under the shopping bag, and the corners of the books were curled up.

Charging cables, earphones, invoices, milk tea cups, used tissues—all mixed together, like a small landslide of garbage.

Xia Ruo remained silent for three seconds.

Was the original owner of this body, Xia Ruo, really a girl?

No wonder her two other roommates in the book disliked her so much...

Although maintaining the original owner's image and persona is important, but...

Personal hygiene.

She really couldn't stand it.

Xia Ruo took a deep breath and forcibly suppressed the urge to clean up.

No, I'm too hungry right now. My hands are shaking from hunger. If I faint from low blood sugar halfway through packing, it will be incredibly embarrassing.

Let's fill our stomachs first, then we'll come back and clean up this mess.

She went into the bathroom, turned on the tap, and splashed a handful of cold water on her face.

As water droplets trickled down her cheeks, she looked up and saw her face in the mirror.

Then he froze.

The girl in the mirror has a stunning face.

What's most striking are her peach blossom eyes—they're long and slightly upturned at the corners, and when she's not smiling, they look like they hold a pool of spring water, exuding a natural allure and languor.

When she smiles, the corners of her eyes curve into a beautiful arc, and her gaze seems to steal one's soul.

Her eyebrows are natural, with just the right thickness and a slight upward curve at the ends. Her nose bridge is high and straight, with a small and delicate tip, and clean, crisp lines when viewed from the side.

The lips are a light pink that looks good even without lipstick, with a full shape and the upper lip's cupid's bow slightly upturned like a flower petal.

Her jawline is clear and smooth, and her face shape is a standard oval face. There is nothing wrong with her bone structure and skin.

Her skin was incredibly good, with barely visible pores and a rosy glow.

The area below the collarbone was covered by the neckline of the pajamas, but the exposed part of her neck and shoulders was enough to evoke the phrase "skin as white as ice and bones as jade."

Xia Ruo stared at herself in the mirror, her mouth slowly opening wide.

This is so beautiful!!!

She subconsciously raised her hand to touch her face, and the girl in the mirror did the same. The beauty tilted her head and blinked innocently with her peach blossom eyes.

With looks like that, why were you so insecure, original owner?

This is a completely different kind of beauty from the female lead, Lin Wanzhi.

Lin Wanzhi is a pure white rose, gentle, clean, and non-aggressive, making people want to protect her.

Xia Ruo's face is like a red rose, a peony, the kind of intense and gorgeous beauty that blooms in full glory—it's captivating, yet one dares not approach easily.

In her previous life, Xia Ruo was an ordinary-looking office worker who would never get a second glance in a crowd.

Now that she suddenly has such a face, she feels completely disoriented.

If I dressed as a boy, I would definitely like this.

The world has become unrecognizable.

A stunningly beautiful woman wants to use other people's photos for online dating...

She smiled at herself in the mirror, and the beauty in the mirror returned a bright smile that could light up the entire bathroom.

Then he laughed again. One more time.

No, if I keep taking pictures of her, she'll fall in love with me.

Xia Ruo turned on the tap, wiped her face with a tissue, took a deep breath, and left the bathroom.

Before changing her clothes and going out, she made a decision.

Maintaining the original owner's image is mainly about being in front of Zhou Siyan—he's the one who could throw her into the Huangpu River at any moment, so she has to act well in front of him.

As for the others, they are all minor details, minor details.

Besides, maintaining good relationships with those around you might actually help you someday.

So she went to the cafeteria, not only buying breakfast for herself but also bringing one for Lin Wanzhi, and even bringing along her two other roommates.

Four bowls of porridge, four fried dough sticks, four tea eggs, plus four cups of soy milk.

Xia Ruo's hands were full, making her feel like a walking breakfast stall.

As she passed by the dormitory building, she saw someone sitting on a bench in front of the cafeteria.

He was a very thin boy.