I really don't want to date a girl addicted to the internet!

Cheng Fei glanced at the shoe cabinet and found it was full of women's shoes. There were several different styles of leather shoes to match the school uniform, as well as canvas shoes, sneakers, and boots. The sizes were small and the colors were clean, making them inexplicably eye-catching.

"Get your filthy gaze out of your eyes, go sit on the sofa and don't move. I'll make you some tea." The shoe cabinet slammed shut, and Shen Xi turned and walked away with an icy expression.

The kitchen was open-plan, so Cheng Fei, sitting on the comfortable sofa, could see the girl's back, her thick, dark hair like satin enveloping her.

There was a glass bottle filled with water on the kitchen counter, and the morning glory that Cheng Fei had given him was placed inside.

Bored, the boy picked up a blue-covered book from the coffee table.

"Wuthering Heights..."

Cheng Fei casually flipped it open, and a perfectly shaped and colored ginkgo leaf fell out.

He picked up the leaf, read a few paragraphs casually but didn't understand them, and put the leaf and the book back in their original places.

A neatly folded pile of clothes sat in the corner of the sofa, as if they had been washed but hadn't had time to put them in the closet.

Cheng Fei caught a glimpse of several pieces of pure white, indescribable lace fabric at the very top.

Does she really need this?

With this thought in mind, Cheng Fei turned to look at the kitchen, wanting to confirm it one more time.

Then Cheng Fei realized that his target was right in front of him, standing very close.

Shen Xi held a teapot in one hand and a cup in the other, looking down at him with a chillingly empty gaze.

"Teacher Shen, I really recommend you try white over-the-knee socks, although you look perfect in black too." Cheng Fei avoided her gaze and looked straight ahead.

The girl's eyelids twitched visibly twice. She slammed the thing in her hand heavily on the coffee table. "After you finish drinking, please disappear immediately."

As soon as she finished speaking, the girl picked up the stack of clothes and went into the inner room. She returned a few minutes later and sat down opposite Cheng Fei.

Cheng Fei sipped his tea and looked around. "Teacher Shen, if I told you I don't have money to pay the rent, would you let me stay with you? I can cook for you to pay the rent."

"Okay." The girl nodded nonchalantly, picked up her teacup, and blew on it.

"Really?"

"Well, as long as you're not afraid of being killed by your girlfriend." The girl emphasized the word "girlfriend."

Cheng Fei shuddered. "You're right. It seems I can't live with you until I've dumped her. Sorry to disappoint you."

"Enough with the nonsense." The girl stood up as if to see him out, walked over and sat down next to Cheng Fei. "So, where did the flower come from?"

Shen Xi approached the boy with a serious expression, as if trying to force him to confess with her imposing manner.

"Picking it from the roadside."

"I don't want to hear lies anymore. Look me in the eyes and say it."

"Has anyone ever complimented your eyes? They're so dark and bright, like you're wearing colored contact lenses," Cheng Fei exclaimed, staring at her eyes.

"Do you like me?" the girl asked, gazing at the boy.

"of course."

"Then tell me, where did the flower come from?"

"Actually, it's just a regular flower. I thought it looked a lot like a morning glory, so I bought it for you." Cheng Fei said seriously. "I just couldn't bear to see you sad, and I wanted you to be happy."

Shen Xi lowered her eyes and said, "Thank you."

"You're welcome."

"Then give me another bouquet." The girl looked up again.

“I’m very poor, Teacher Shen.”

"I'll give you the money."

“I don’t accept charity. Why don’t you get back together with me? Consider it payment for our relationship.”

The girl's eyes turned cold. "I'm not so shameless as to willingly let someone have their cake and eat it too."

"Teacher Shen, you're too traditional. Nowadays, some girls do this kind of thing as easily as drinking water. Besides, wasn't it you who instructed me to get on Lin Xuanqi's boat?"

"I'm giving you a chance to prove yourself."

"But getting on Lin Xuanqi's boat is easy, getting off is hard," Cheng Fei said, shrugging.

"That's your problem," the girl said, seemingly displeased.

"Didn't you tell me to go up?" Cheng Fei asked in surprise.

"I told you to go, so go. Who do you actually like?" the girl questioned, sounding like a heroine in a romance movie.

Cheng Fei opened his mouth, "Teacher Shen, why don't you just let me hold you while you struggle and recite these lines, and then I'll forcefully kiss you and shout that I love you, and then we'll make up? What do you think?"

Shen Xi's expression turned extremely disgusted. She crossed her arms over her chest and backed away. "I never imagined that your fantasies about me had developed to such a despicable level."

"Alright, I've had my tea. I'm not going to argue with you anymore. I'm going back." Cheng Fei made a move to get up.

"Don't move," the girl said, gritting her teeth.

"What now?"

The girl took a deep breath, moved closer to the boy, and slowly leaned close to his ear.

Shen Xi's pure, ink-black eyes flickered, and her clear, cold voice became barely audible, "Tell me honestly about the flowers, and I'll honor the bet right now, how about it?"

The warm breath, mixed with a subtle, pleasant fragrance emanating from his hair, made Cheng Fei feel a slight itch on his neck.

In the quiet living room, the air seemed to quiet down, and a subtle atmosphere spread between the young man and woman.

……

49. Shen Xi was half-dead.

Cheng Fei walked slowly out of Shen Xi's apartment under the cover of night.

The boy casually rested his head on his arms, as the words refreshed before his eyes.

[In the new month, you have been given three chances to draw new items from the in-game store.]

Cheng Fei took a deep breath, clasped his hands together, and chose to draw.

[Unlimited Water Gun: A toy gun that draws energy from the sun and moisture from the air; said to be one of the most popular summer toys among children in the Corridor Era → 1000 points]

[White Chef's Hat: The hat of an ancient culinary master; it is said that the wearer comprehended the art of cooking → 5,000 points]

[Blue Feather: It is said to make the wearer more agile, even allowing them to jump once in mid-air → 50,000 points]

Cheng Fei's lips twitched slightly.

System, please send my regards to my mother regarding her health.

Forget it, if it's expensive and useless, that's the system's problem; if it's useful but I can't afford to replace it, that's his problem.

Cheng Fei forced himself to calm down and walked out of the residential area...

On the balcony of the thirty-sixth floor, the girl watched the boy's back disappear without expression. She returned to the living room and stared at the spot where the two had just been sitting, her face turning red and white in turns.

After a moment, she regained her composure, picked up the morning glory from the kitchen counter, walked into the bedroom, placed the flower on the bedside table, knelt down on the carpet in the center of the room, and gazed at the densely packed astronomical manuscript spread out in front of her.

The girl bit her lip tightly, her fists slowly clenching, like a sailor searching for a lighthouse in the fog, remaining motionless for a long time.

……

The next day.

Cheng Fei, as always, devoted all his time to studying and exercising.

In addition to the existing teaching materials, there was an extra stack of books on the not-so-spacious desk.

I bought all of these books during this period: "The Complete Book of Schwarzenegger's Fitness," "Fundamentals of Strength Training," "Precision Stretching," "Quantitative Fitness: Principles Explained," "Convict Conditioning," and "The Running Bible."

The room now has more affordable and useful fitness equipment such as yoga mats, foam rollers, and dumbbell benches, and a home-use horizontal bar has been installed on the door frame.

After finishing the last set of jump rope in the afternoon, Cheng Fei breathed a sigh of relief and wiped the sweat from his forehead.

The bracelet on his wrist suddenly vibrated and made a "ding" sound.

Hard work pays off, and one of the experience points he had accumulated over a long period of time was finally full.

Endurance: 5 (Average) → 6 (Excellent)

The boy stared at his clenched fist and smiled sincerely.

Very good, keep at this pace, Lin Xuanqi, I have a feeling that the day you kneel before me is getting closer and closer.

Cheng Fei ordered takeout first, then took a shower to wash away the sweat and fatigue.

He had just stepped out of the bathroom when his phone rang.

Cheng Fei picked it up and took a look, only to find that it wasn't takeout.

Good afternoon, Teacher Shen.

"Where are you..." The girl's clear, cold voice sounded inexplicably weak.

"I'm at home."

"Come quickly..."

"Uh, are you going to die?"

"Stop talking nonsense..."

"What exactly happened?"

"Something's wrong..."

"But I just ordered takeout."

"Do you like takeout or do you like me..."

"Silly girl, how could you possibly compare to takeout—"

Before Cheng Fei could finish speaking, the phone call was disconnected.

He shook his head helplessly, sent a message to the delivery guy on the app saying, "Just leave it at the door if I'm not home," then changed into a crisp white T-shirt, put on a burgundy shirt over it, and turned to leave.

When Cheng Fei arrived at the apartment building where Shen Xi lived, he tried calling her but got no response. He had no choice but to wait for other residents to pass by and then sneak into the building through the access control.

On the 36th floor, as soon as the elevator doors opened, Cheng Fei saw Shen Xi lying unconscious at her doorstep, wearing white pajamas.

Cheng Fei quickly lifted the girl's light and delicate body so that she was facing upwards and checked her breathing.

Thankfully, he didn't die.

"Teacher Shen, wake up." Cheng Fei shook her.

She didn't reply, only let out a soft hum, her pretty face paler than usual, making her look even more indifferent.

"Her hands are so cold, could she have a heart condition..." Thinking of her usual frail appearance, Cheng Fei became more and more frightened.

"Teacher Shen, for your safety, I have no choice but to give you artificial respiration. I hope you don't mind." Cheng Fei laid her down and began to recall the first aid guidelines he had read.

It seems like they blow air into the mouth first and then press on the chest?

"Get out..." The girl frowned and uttered a single word in a weak voice.

Cheng Fei asked in surprise and doubt, "Teacher Shen, do you hate me to a degree that transcends life and death?"

“Yes…” Even though the girl’s eyes were only slightly open, Cheng Fei could sense a sense of disgust in them.

"Teacher Shen, what exactly is going on?"

"I'm fine, help me inside..." The girl closed her eyes again, as if she had breathed her last.

Cheng Fei had no choice but to do as he was told. He helped her sit on the sofa and, since the tea he had brewed the night before was still on the table, he poured her another cup and carefully fed it to her.

The girl finally opened her eyes, her pure, dark pupils staring blankly at the ceiling.

Cheng Fei heard a strange gurgling sound.

Following the direction of the sound, Cheng Fei brought his ear close to the girl's lower abdomen.

Shen Xi softly slapped his neck.

Looking at the girl's pale face, Cheng Fei couldn't believe it. "Teacher Shen, is it because I angered you yesterday that you became so angry that you went on a hunger strike to try and escape the bet?"