All the goddesses in the world are lusting after my body.

But the girl was quicker to voice her doubts, which, with a hint of concern, were probably not Jiang Tang's misperception.

Why did you skip class?

"I didn't skip class, it's a student council matter." Jiang Tang's tone softened, but he swallowed hard and looked towards the school cafeteria.

He had a premonition that his meal card was about to be compromised again.

The girl is Ren Qianning, a temporarily unemployed vagrant who takes it upon herself to protect Jiang Tang and spends her days idly.

When the military region assigned her this mission, they probably just wanted her to go on vacation. After all, it was paid, and the country was so safe that no one had their own sphere of influence and dared to openly confront the government.

So Jiang Tang... just let him roam free, like an irresponsible owner raising a pet.

Occasionally, when Ren Qianning remembered, she would run to Jiang Tang's side to make sure he wasn't cold or covered in firewood.

But no one expected that Ren Qianning would protect him so meticulously for such a long time.

Even Jiang Tang himself didn't expect this.

Moreover, Ren Qianning is no longer satisfied with just protecting Jiang Tang's life.

She even started interfering in Jiang Tang's life, questioning things like his skipping classes.

And the crucial point is that Jiang Tang hasn't skipped class yet...

"Student Union, don't treat me like a fool. The recruitment for the college student union is not here."

Ren Qianning's voice remained as cool and aloof as ever, but lately it no longer felt distant.

Like that kind of girl who seems cold on the outside but is warm on the inside and cares about you.

They might say, "It's not that I care about you," but they're secretly doing things for you behind your back.

Moreover, although she doesn't study, she still pays attention to things at school for Jiang Tang's sake.

"Who told you I was going to the student council?" Jiang Tang and Ren Qianning walked together quite naturally.

"I went to see An Hongdou. She asked me to join the student union. If they're recruiting, I need to come over tomorrow."

"Is that so... You're quite popular."

"...Maybe. What do you want to eat tonight?"

"steak."

"Ha, it's so expensive to eat there..." Jiang Tang blurted out. He knew there was a Western restaurant on the third floor of the school cafeteria that was very expensive, but some students would still grit their teeth and go there for a meal when they had a party or went on a date with their girlfriends.

"You can also have beef noodles."

Ren Qianning's tone was indifferent, without any disappointment or dissatisfaction; she simply offered another option naturally.

She seemed convinced that Jiang Tang would treat her to something to eat.

"That would lower the standard too much. How many bowls of beef noodles would it take to make one steak?"

It is said that the cow used in Master Kong's factory only has minor external injuries.

"Steak it is, it's on you."

"Thank you."

"No need." Jiang Tang subconsciously stretched out his hand, but it froze in mid-air.

Oh no, I just can't resist the urge to pat her head when I'm walking with such a petite and adorable girl.

But Jiang Tang also understood what would happen if he actually touched her; the best outcome would probably be that Ren Qianning would avoid him.

As for the worst-case scenario, I estimate I'll be taken down by a set of military-style boxing and grappling techniques...

That would be too embarrassing.

Just as Jiang Tang was about to withdraw his hand, for some reason, he suddenly felt something soft and warm brush against his palm.

He stopped walking, while Ren Qianning continued walking forward.

After taking two steps, she turned her head and tilted it, as if questioning why Jiang Tang didn't continue walking.

Jiang Tang glanced at her, then at his own hand, which seemed rather awkwardly outstretched in mid-air. He quickly shrank it behind his back and then said...

"N-nothing."

It must be an illusion.

Jiang Tang thought to himself silently.

However, given the height of her outstretched hand and the normal walking distance of Ren Qianning, it should have been impossible for her to bump into it.

unless……

Did anyone notice Jiang Tang's gesture of wanting to touch his head but then freezing in mid-air?

Then, she tiptoed and touched his palm with the top of her head, which was covered with soft, short, silver-gray hair, responding to his expectation.

Just like small animals.

So cute...

But she is Ren Qianning...

So that's impossible. He probably misjudged the height of his outstretched hand and was accidentally brushed by Ren Qianning.

That should be the case. Jiang Tang decided to accept this more likely explanation and jogged over to where Ren Qianning was waiting for him.

He didn't notice at all that when Ren Qianning turned her head away, her cheeks instantly flushed like a vast expanse of rosy clouds, and her lips pursed as she tried her best not to make any shameful sounds.

"..."

Ren Qianning will never understand for a very long time.

What exactly was I thinking at that moment?

But when he reached out his hand, his body reacted on its own.

If it's him, pat his head...

It's not that it's impossible.

………………

A steak set meal for one person costs 99.

This is a very expensive price for a student.

Further away is the chicken hot pot that Jiang Tang and Ren Qianning ate last time. It's a whole pot full of side dishes, and the bill only came to about forty yuan.

Jiang Tang ordered two portions, then took a picture and asked Shi Xue at home if she wanted to bring one for herself too.

Shi Xue said she was on a diet and had no such worldly desires.

As for why her master suddenly thought of eating steak, she didn't know, but she wasn't particularly concerned.

Shixue will provide maximum support for whatever her master wants to do.

"Are you messaging your maid?"

"Yes, she usually knows what I do outside."

Ren Qianning abandoned the knife and fork and chose to use her hands to eat the steak.

Her gaze wandered elsewhere, as if she were pondering something alone, but the outcome remained unclear.

"what about the taste?"

Both of them ate their steaks cooked to a perfect doneness, resulting in a wonderfully caramelized and fragrant appearance.

"Not bad. If the beef noodles are rated 70%, this one is... 7.50."

"The price was almost ten times higher, but the result was only 0.5 cents more... You're so strict."

"Food is just for eating; it's money that has been distorted too much."

Jiang Tang was stunned. He had never expected to hear such profound words from Ren Qianning.

In addition to the steak, the set meal also includes a drink, fruit and vegetable salad, and a fried egg.

Ren Qianning ate very quickly, no less than Jiang Tang, a grown man.

She frowned as she put the last cauliflower into her mouth, chewed it, and swallowed it.

She cast a longing glance at Jiang Tang once more.

"...Aren't you full?"

Ren Qianning stared at the pasta on the menu, but shook her head.

"No."

Unexpectedly, as soon as she finished speaking, Jiang Tang shouted towards the kitchen of the Western restaurant.

"Boss, one order of spaghetti bolognese, please."

Ren Qianning's eyes flickered slightly.

After the pasta was served, Jiang Tang took a symbolic bite and then handed the rest to Ren Qianning.

"I suddenly don't feel like eating anymore, but it seems wasteful to leave it. Qianning, could you please help me finish some?"

"Well, there's really nothing we can do about it."

Ren Qianning licked her lips and placed the plate of spaghetti covered in tomato meat sauce in front of her.

She was a little reserved at first, but then she devoured the food with her fork.

When she finished eating, she raised her head with satisfaction.

Then she noticed Jiang Tang looking at her with a gentle smile.

The dim, rose-colored lighting of the Western restaurant cast a warm glow on Jiang Tang's face, adding to his refined and elegant charm.

Fortunately, Ren Qianning had mastered the art of maintaining a blank expression over the years, but she couldn't resist feeling thirsty and wanting to drink water.

Only when I picked up my drink cup did I realize that I had already drunk it all.

At this moment, Jiang Tang handed over his drink, which was warm orange juice.

"Drink mine."

To avoid suspicion, he then added a sentence.