Qiu Yingying is reborn and bound to a learning system.

Qiu Yingying was tired from eating and leaned on Guan Guan's shoulder. But her heart skipped a beat as memories of her past life flooded back.

She clearly remembered that the kindred spirit Andy had mentioned was Wei Wei, also known as Qi Dian. He wasn't some repulsive villain; on the contrary, he had an unremarkable, refined appearance, of medium height, a head shorter than Andy, and always wore impeccably pressed shirts and trousers. A pair of thin-rimmed glasses perched on his nose, behind which his eyes were deep and sharp, always holding a hint of scrutiny when he looked at people. He spoke slowly and methodically, his logic meticulous, and his every gesture exuded the shrewdness and composure of a businessman. At first glance, he seemed like the kind of mature man who easily inspired trust.

Yet this same person later dealt Andy the heaviest blow.

In her past life, Andy had genuinely trusted him and even developed feelings for him. But from the very beginning, Wei Wei harbored an almost obsessive curiosity, delving into Andy's past and touching upon her most sensitive topic: her family medical history. He knew Andy was terrified of her origins and potential hereditary diseases, yet he never truly sympathized. Instead, he repeatedly probed indirectly, even secretly investigating Andy's family background, laying bare the harsh truths before her under the guise of "honesty." Even worse, because he was shorter than Andy, he subtly manipulated her, making her increasingly afraid to wear her beloved high heels. He constantly emphasized that "you are different from others," subtly isolating her with words of superiority when she tried to integrate into the lively atmosphere of the 22nd-floor girls. He spoke of acceptance, but the apprehension in his eyes was unmistakable; even Andy's occasional vulnerability became a potential threat requiring "assessment" in his eyes. Later, during that falling out, he laid Andy's vulnerability and fear bare on the table, every word like a knife cutting into Andy's heart. He made Andy realize for the first time how terrifying her "difference" was in the eyes of others.

After that, Andy was depressed for a long time. She stored those exquisite high heels away at the deepest part of her shoe cabinet, as if sealing them away along with that rare courage to conform to the world. Qiu Yingying remembered that once, Fan Shengmei dragged Andy to buy shoes. Standing in front of the dazzling array of shoes, Andy's eyes dimmed, and she simply shook her head and said, "Never mind, flats are more comfortable."

At that moment, Qiu Yingying felt incredibly sad.

For Andy, high heels were never just a pair of shoes. They were a symbol of her shedding her cold armor and learning to be an ordinary woman, a small measure of confidence she had in trying to embrace the everyday. But Wei Wei cruelly robbed her of that confidence, making her afraid to take that step again.

Just as I was pondering this, Duo Duo's clear voice suddenly rang in my mind. The little guy flapped his transparent wings, perched on the system panel, and swung his toes: "Did you notice, Yingying? Aunt Andy is a bit of a looks-obsessed person! Look, when she was scrolling through her phone just now, her eyes lit up when she saw pretty girls in magazines!"

Qiu Yingying was taken aback by what she heard and subconsciously looked up at Andy. She saw Andy looking down at landscape photos on her phone. When she scrolled to a picture of a handsome backpacker, a barely perceptible light flashed in his eyes, and the corners of his mouth curved slightly. So that's it! Qiu Yingying suddenly understood. In her past life, when Andy looked at Qi Dian, his eyes always held only polite distance; there had never been such a vibrant light.

Wei Wei's average build and calculating appearance were not the type that Andy would be attracted to. Coupled with his suffocating PUA remarks and his relentless probing, he was simply not worthy of standing by Andy's side!

Just then, a new notification popped up on the system panel, and a line of large golden characters appeared amidst flashing light:

[Triggering a side quest: Sabotage the initial affinity buildup between Andy and Qidian]

Mission Rewards: Skill Scroll "Eloquent Tongue" (Perfectly changes the subject and defuses awkward situations in any situation), Physique Enhancement Fluid x1, One Cookie: Permanently removes genetic defects [Andy's Special Edition]

"That's amazing!" Qiu Yingying exclaimed excitedly in her heart, and even tightened her grip on Andy's hand. These little cookies were simply a gift from heaven. With them, Andy no longer had to be overshadowed by the family's hereditary disease, and no longer had to live so cautiously.

"Andy..." She snapped out of her reverie, her fingers tightening slightly, her tone firm and unwavering, "If you decide to meet her, we'll go with you!"

Before Andy could refuse, she quickly added, "Think about it, having more people around gives you more confidence! Besides, I'm good with words, so I can help liven things up and avoid an awkward first meeting."

She secretly plotted in her heart. Qu Xiaoxiao was full of tricks and unconventional methods. Once she got back, she would go find her and tell her the whole story—of course, she couldn't reveal her secret of being reborn. She would only say that she had a gut feeling that Wei Wei was unreliable and didn't seem like a good person—and give her a heads-up. If the two of them joined forces, they could surely come up with some solutions.

If all else fails, deliberately create a small "accident" during the date. For example, pretend to accidentally spill your drink, wetting Wei Wei's shirt; or when he tries to pry into Andy's privacy or subtly manipulate her, use your silver tongue to change the subject and ramble on about random things; you could even deliberately compliment Andy on how elegant she looks in high heels, leaving him speechless. In short, never let Andy spend too much time alone with him, and never give him the opportunity to touch Andy's most vulnerable defenses.

Looking at Andy's gentle features, Qiu Yingying had only one thought in her mind:

In this life, with her here, I absolutely cannot let Andy repeat the same mistakes. In our past life, Andy cared about me a lot, but too many things happened afterward. Her worst fears came true: she fell ill and needed treatment, and her marriage with Xiao Bao Zong was strained by various events. Faced with life and death, she had no energy to think about anything else. Qiu Yingying left too soon, unaware of what happened afterward. But this time, since I, Qiu Yingying, have a cheat code, my sister absolutely cannot be unlucky.

On a casual day, Qiu Yingying casually let Andy eat that magical little cookie as a snack.