"Then you have to tell me first, why are you investigating the Red Butterfly organization? Why are you associated with an assassin?"

Li Kuo had shown his intelligence since middle school. Now, his only friend was facing such a situation, and he couldn't help but ask for clarity.

"Don't worry about it; just tell me. You shouldn't worry about anything else from now on." Xiaofan repeated.

"You don't consider me a friend." Li Kuo said unhappily.

"It's because I see you as a friend that I don't want to involve you. People could die."

Xiaofan's expression was indifferent, but Li Kuo sensed an unprecedented seriousness from him.

"I didn't find much. I only know they transact secretly online and have a membership system. I hacked into their system for just a minute and almost got counter-traced. Further intrusion would take much more time." Li Kuo answered honestly.

"Teach me."

"Huh?"

"Teach me how to hack. And from now on, you can't use your family computer to investigate Red Butterfly. Whatever is needed, I'll cover the costs." Xiaofan said as he slowly finished his plate of fried noodles.

Learning hacker skills isn't something that can be done in a short time. After discussing it with Li Kuo, Xiaofan went to Mingyuan College, looking for a place to rent nearby.

He couldn't stay at his second uncle's place forever. After all, they were a family, and in Ye Weiwei and Ye Shaolong's eyes, he was always an outsider.

When he returned to his second uncle's house to pack, only his second aunt wanted him to stay. His second uncle just softly said, "It's good to live outside, learn independence early. Drop by for meals when you can."

Ye Weiwei looked at him strangely, wanting to know what happened last night. Eventually, she even volunteered to drive Xiaofan out.

"Did Chen Mei'Er really go to the hotel with you last night?" Clearly, she didn't believe this country boy could pull it off.

"Are you disappointed that I came back alive?" Xiaofan wasn't grateful for Chen Mei'Er's offer, as he had no fondness for this self-centered sister.

"What are you talking about?" Ye Weiwei frowned and asked.

"Let me put it simply. Last night, you said you would show me the world, but it turns out you just wanted me to pretend to be your boyfriend to cut ties with Chen Mei'Er. Then you found someone to play me. If I wasn't lucky, I might have even lost my tuition." Xiaofan said with a sneer.

"Hey, don't tell my dad about this." Ye Weiwei's face showed no remorse, and she bluntly expressed her concern.

"So, there's someone you're afraid of." Xiaofan sneered.

"What do you mean by that?"

"Who is Chen Mei'Er's father? You even dare to mess with her? If you don't change your ways, one day you'll burn yourself." Xiaofan said indignantly.

"Minding other people's business. What gives you the right to lecture me? I can handle my own affairs." Ye Weiwei said angrily.

"Because I almost got seriously hurt today. You'd be thrilled if I'd gotten killed, wouldn't you?"

Leaving Ye Weiwei standing there stunned, Xiaofan carried his simple luggage to a rental building on the left side of Mingyuan University. All his expectations about blood relations before coming to the Capital City were painfully dashed by reality.

As it was close to school, the affordable single rooms were all rented by couples. The remaining options were suites. Even the ordinary two-room suites were fully rented; only three-room suites or larger were still available.

With no choice, Xiaofan rented a suite, and the monthly rent of 2,800 yuan was considered cheap there. But for Xiaofan living alone, it was a bit wasteful.

Having no other options, Xiaofan posted a notice downstairs seeking a roommate. If someone could share the cost, that would be a good thing.

The next day, both Capital University and Mingyuan University's terms began.

The welcoming ceremony for new students at Capital University was vibrant and lively, while Mingyuan University seemed much more subdued. Xiaofan submitted his admission notice, paid his tuition, and found his department. From today, he would spend three years here.

Mingyuan University's campus was quite vast. Since Xiaofan didn't need to handle dormitory procedures, he walked the campus paths alone, familiarizing himself with the surroundings.

"Hey, fellow student, you're also a freshman in the computer department, right?"

At this moment, a few boys' voices came from behind Xiaofan.

"Yeah. What about you guys?" Xiaofan turned and greeted the three behind him with a friendly smile.

"That's great! We're thinking of checking out the excitement at Capital University. Wanna come along?"

"Yeah, we've heard that Capital University is famous for having lots of beautiful girls. Especially this year's freshman class, it's said to be exceptionally stunning."

"Absolutely right, just received word that Liu Siyan from the Business Management department and Chen Mengying from the Education department have been recognized as the prettiest freshmen. Look, I even have photos."

It was normal for guys to like pretty girls. However, their choice was quite good; Liu Siyan's beauty was natural, while Chen Mengying's beauty resided in her heart.

"I think, for someone like Liu Siyan from a wealthy family, I can't handle her. But I heard Chen Mengying's family is ordinary. Comparatively, I prefer her."

"Well, I don't think so. If there's a chance, it's better to aim for the top. If pursuing Liu Siyan is difficult, then you have to challenge yourself. You might succeed by accident!"

These guys kept talking about the beauties at Capital University. Xiaofan listened silently; he hadn't expected that Siyan was at Capital University too. They had been apart for over a month, and he wondered if she was happy.

"Hey, Xiaofan, which one do you think is better?"

The three boys were Zhang Zhi, Chen Xueyuan, and Li Guang. Naturally, Xiaofan also introduced himself.

"Hmm? Each has their own strengths. You can't really tell which is better quickly." Xiaofan smiled slowly. He'd never compared the two; there was simply no need to.

"See? That's a balanced view. Watch out, you'll see. Someone as handsome as me, once we get to Capital University, I might just attract a horde of beauties." Zhang Zhi boasted confidently.

"You? Give me a break." Li Guang immediately scoffed.

"What? Don't believe me?" Zhang Zhi laughed and asked.

"Stop arguing. Once we get to Capital University, let's all try to talk to Liu Siyan or Chen Mengying. Whoever they talk to first, the loser buys lunch. Sound good?" Chen Xueyuan suggested with a slight smile.

"Great idea, Xiaofan, you're in too."

"Huh? Me too? Isn't that unnecessary?"

"No worries, I've got your back. Once I find a girlfriend, I'll definitely introduce you to her friends. Don't worry..."

And so, joking around, the four of them walked out the gate, heading towards the entrance of Capital University.

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