Online dating backfired? A wealthy heir begged me to continue lying to him.

Su Ruan, linking arms with Su Qingqian, joked, "You've finished reading and signing the contract. What are your thoughts, future CEO?"

Su Qingqian said quite seriously, "It's quite troublesome."

Su Ruan laughed, "It is indeed quite troublesome, so I found someone to help me."

Su Qingqian said seriously, "I think I still prefer doing scientific research, studying data, thinking about problems, and staying in the lab."

Su Ruan smiled and replied, "Then you can focus on scientific research from now on."

After saying that, his expression suddenly froze.

She had just forgotten that this wasn't a normal world, but a world with a pre-written script, at least the paths of the male and female leads were already set.

Su Qingqian was destined to become Mrs. Lu, not a scientific researcher.

Even though she was equally outstanding, she could only be overshadowed by Lu Yanci's aura, pampered and protected by him.

And so, it became his appendage.

It seems that in a woman's world, a man's love is the highest pursuit, far surpassing her career and her dreams.

Su Qingqian was still immersed in her beautiful fantasies about the future.

She used to be somewhat confused about her future.

Because she has no family background or powerful connections, even if she wanted to pursue a career in scientific research, it would inevitably be extremely difficult.

But now things are different. She has a best friend like Su Ruan, which gives her a shortcut that others can't reach even with hard work.

The problem she couldn't understand became clear after Su Ruan gave her some pointers.

She hasn't encountered those difficult or unfair treatments since she became close to Su Ruan.

If she can get what she wants through hard work, she's not afraid to take the plunge.

Only Su Qingyao noticed the fleeting look of desolation and regret on Su Ruan's face.

How many times has this been the first time someone has noticed an inappropriate and inexplicable expression on Su Ruan's face?

For a fleeting moment, she even had the illusion that Su Ruan was a high and mighty god, looking down on Su Qingqian's shallow life.

But how is that possible?

No matter how capable Su Ruan is, she can't possibly see through a person's future.

Lu Yanci felt that Su Qingqian was particularly annoying.

Wherever Su Qingqian is, Su Ruan's attention is always stolen by her.

Upon reaching the fourth floor, Lu Yanci's face darkened even further.

Why is Wen Yubai, that clingy guy, here too?

"You're here for dinner too?"

He even asked such a stupid question.

Lu Yanci's eye roll was so high it seemed to fly to the sky.

They came to the fourth floor of the cafeteria during mealtime, not to eat, but perhaps to attend class?

Su Ruan, however, happily went to greet her.

"Our contract is finalized, and you're the only one left. Have you met with Zhou Zhengyang yet?"

Wen Yubai nodded.

"I happened to be nearby when he called me, so I signed the contract on the way."

Su Ruan blinked in confusion.

According to the normal procedure, Zhou Zhengyang should have gotten her to sign the contract first, then Su Qingyao, then Lu Yanci, and then they would have gone to the cafeteria.

Wen Yubai and Zhou Zhengyang's meeting should have happened after they left, so why did they arrive at the cafeteria before them?

The problem that Su Ruan discovered was naturally also discovered by the others.

Su Qingqian didn't care about these things, so she didn't think about them.

Su Qingyao glanced at Wen Yubai with amusement.

Is this iceberg finally about to melt away?

Lu Yanci was so angry he wanted to grind his teeth.

Wen Yubai did this on purpose.

He must have heard from Zhou Zhengyang that Su Ruan was coming to the cafeteria for dinner, which is why he rushed over.

Su Ruan noticed the key point, but didn't think about it in detail.

"That's good, now all the contracts are finalized."

The rest was all Zhou Zhengyang's business to handle, so Su Ruan could finally relax.

There wasn't really anything to worry about.

But this was the first case that Su Ruan had personally handled, so she always had to worry about it more.

Having resolved the important matter, Su Ruan happily ate her meal.

"Ruanruan, my mom called me yesterday and said she misses you."

Su Qingyao said while eating.

"She got jealous when she heard I was having dinner with you and wanted to come over to find you."

"Huh?" Su Ruan blinked in confusion.

Mrs. Su?

Oh, she's probably thinking about her lost daughter again.

Considering that Madam Su was a mother who missed her daughter, and was also gentle and generous, Su Ruan obediently offered her comfort.

"Then tell your aunt that I miss her too, and I'll go see her when I have time."

Su Qingyao smiled, her eyes crinkling.

"My mom would be so happy to see you visit her."

"Hehe." Su Ruan grinned foolishly, revealing two teeth.

Su Qingqian looked forlorn, but the expression vanished in an instant.

"By the way, there's a party next week, Ruanruan, do you want to come?"

Su Qingyao continued.

Su Ruan shook her head without even thinking.

"I probably won't go. I'm busy with coursework and experiments, and I'm also preparing other papers, so I don't have much free time."

"Courtesy work and research papers are both important, but you also need to relax sometimes."

Su Qingyao pouted, "I don't like attending those parties either, but I can't help it."

Su Ruan didn't give a definitive answer, saying, "We'll see when the time comes."

She didn't want to get involved in the male and female protagonists' world before, but now the situation is different.

She was no longer seen as a lowly thief, but as their partner.

There are still some necessary social events that need to be attended.

Have you seen the latest New York Fashion Week? Their new collection this year...

"Qianqian, do you know..."

At the dinner table, the conversation never stopped because of Su Qingyao's presence.

Wen Yubai and Lu Yanci became mere background figures.

Although Lu Yanci disliked Su Qingyao for talking so much, seeing Wen Yubai being pushed aside and unable to even get a word in edgewise, he felt less upset.

What's the point of talking about fashion week? What's the point of talking about medicine?

He can help Su Ruan write her thesis!

He had already seen Su Ruan's initial ideas at the library that afternoon. The ideas were very good and highly feasible.

Once he helps Su Ruan finish her thesis, he will be the most useful person to Su Ruan.

Then, the three girls chatted enthusiastically at the dinner table, while Wen Yubai ate his meal quietly on the side. Lu Yanci finished his meal in a few bites, took out his computer, and started typing as if no one else was around.

Upon witnessing this scene, Su Ruan felt that Lu Yanci was truly working hard, worthy of being the strongest man in the book.

After dinner, without resting, Su Ruan resumed her studies.

In the dormitory, Ruan Taole and Xia Xingyou had already returned to their rooms one after another.

"Has Ji Ning still not returned?"

Ruan Taole looked at Ji Ning's neatly tidied desk and asked.

Xia Xingyou replied while playing a mobile game, "She went out for a part-time job, she should be back soon."

Ruan Taole responded with an "oh".

They knew that Ji Ning had been working part-time recently, but they didn't expect that Ji Ning hadn't returned yet, even at this late hour.

When the dormitory door opened again, Ruan Taole naturally looked over.

But it turned out to be Su Ruan.