Chapter 7 Safety Shorts Are Great
In front of a door decorated with flowers, Jia Xuanxuan told Lu Yuan to wait outside. Inside was her bedroom—she didn’t want a boy going in and snooping around, then spreading rumors at school.
Lu Yuan obediently waited at the door, casually observing the layout of her home. The space was wide, bright, and decorated with understated luxury.
Being rich really was nice… He wanted his parents and little sister to live in a house like this too.
Before long, Jia Xuanxuan came out holding a stack of materials, then led Lu Yuan to the study.
There was a photocopier in the study. While making copies, she shared her experience.
“It’s not that there are no ways to improve True Yuan, but they require very expensive potions, and they’re not available on the market—you probably won’t be able to get them.”
“However, there are still some ways to improve your performance during the test itself.”
“Everyone’s True Yuan actually fluctuates within a range. If you adjust your physical condition properly and take the test at a peak state, you can score 2 to 3 points higher compared to going in unprepared.”
“These materials I’m giving you are methods to adjust your condition, including diet, sleep, exercise, and mental state.”
At that point, she handed the copied materials to Lu Yuan and looked him in the eyes seriously.
“Lu Yuan, I’ll be honest—108 is a bit risky. Do your best.
Actually, with your grades, even if you don’t get into Xiuda University, getting into a decent university and choosing a good major can still lead to a great life.”
“After all, ordinary people make up the vast majority of the world.”
Lu Yuan took the materials and thanked her repeatedly.
Jia Xuanxuan was a good person. If a teenager heard those words, they might feel looked down upon. But Lu Yuan, with an adult mindset, knew she meant well.
“Thank you, Jia Xuanxuan. And I wish you success getting into the Four Greats in advance!” Lu Yuan sincerely said. “With your True Yuan being so high, it should be almost certain.”
“The Four Greats…”
Jia Xuanxuan’s expression dimmed slightly.
“The admission threshold for the Four Greats is usually above 140 Ling. I’m actually in a very dangerous position too.” She had been feeling troubled lately and couldn’t hold it in. “And besides the college entrance exam, there’s also an additional test. It’s really hard!”
“Additional test?” Lu Yuan asked.
“That’s enough—don’t ask. Knowing more will only make you more worried. It’s getting late, you should head home.”
With things done, Jia Xuanxuan didn’t intend to keep chatting. Their relationship was already awkward—there was no point talking more.
Lu Yuan understood and left after saying goodbye.
As he passed through the living room, Jia Shengnan, who was still chatting, called out to him.
“Oh? Not staying for dinner? It’s almost mealtime.”
Businessmen were often hospitable, but Jia Xuanxuan wasn’t pleased.
“Dad!” she called from upstairs. “There’s been cult activity outside recently—why not let him go home earlier?”
Jia Shengnan didn’t seem to catch the implication and laughed. “Cultists usually target famous public figures. They wouldn’t bother with an ordinary student.”
“Dad!”
“Uncle, thank you, but I have something to do at home. I’ll head back now. Goodbye.”
“Alright then, goodbye. Come visit again sometime.”
Jia Shengnan thought to himself that the boy was polite and knew his place.
Meanwhile, outside, Lu Yuan stroked his chin thoughtfully.
Cult? Targeting only public figures? That seemed like useful information—worth remembering.
By the time he left, the sky was already late, filled with golden sunset clouds. Dusk seemed especially long.
After walking down a street, Lu Yuan held the materials in his hand and slumped against a wall, sitting down dejectedly.
Look at this—he had planned to ask the class beauty for money, and instead he got a set of study materials.
Plans never kept up with reality.
However, there was now a lead for raising money.
Back at Jia Xuanxuan’s house, her father had been discussing business expansion with his partners. They seemed to lack dishes that could open up new markets.
In his previous life, Lu Yuan had spent years in the food industry and had quite a few “Chef Lu’s secret recipes.” If his skills happened to be what they needed, then he could explain his family’s situation when the time came.
Borrowing money as a business partner was far better than asking a female student. And he had even written her a love letter before—way too awkward!
Having thought it through, Lu Yuan decided it was necessary to check out Shiweixuan’s food quality in preparation for recommending himself later. Shiweixuan was exactly the chain restaurant operated by Jia Xuanxuan’s father.
Then he thought of his younger sister working there, and his brows furrowed.
Xiao Bing was working at Shiweixuan.
He hadn’t had time to deal with this today, but that was actually very inappropriate.
Having run a food stall before, he knew the tricks of the trade. Student workers like Xiao Bing barely got paid anything—the store manager would squeeze them dry.
That eight thousand yuan they were giving her definitely had something suspicious behind it. Could it be that some middle-aged store manager had taken a liking to his sister?
Xiao Bing was still too young—how could she understand how dangerous and complicated the world was?
It was still early. Better go check things out first.
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6 PM, Ningcheng Food Street.
Shiweixuan was a large local chain restaurant enterprise in Ningcheng, with over a dozen branches. The one Xiao Bing worked at was located on the city’s famous food street.
They were classmates, yet his precious younger sister had to work at Jia Xuanxuan’s family’s restaurant. The gap between people really was huge.
Lu Yuan hoped to earn a lot of money—he wanted Xiao Bing to live a life like Jia Xuanxuan’s too, with a bedroom decorated with flowers on the door.
In this life, he had to work hard!
Xiao Bing was easy to spot. In fact, at that moment, she was the center of attention on the entire street. Lu Yuan saw her from afar.
Outside Shiweixuan’s glass wall, a small stage had been set up.
On the stage, Xiao Bing was dancing.
She wore a gorgeous black-and-red performance outfit, blush on her cheeks, and glossy lips shining brightly.
Her dance movements were clearly inexperienced.
But her youthful figure was soft, her face stunning—like a heavily edited influencer photo—making her somewhat stiff movements instead appear light and graceful.
As long as the dancer was beautiful, it wouldn’t look too bad.
Just like hotpot—if it’s spicy enough, it won’t taste bad.
Xiao Bing no longer looked like the plain student girl she was at home. She radiated a striking charm, drawing everyone’s attention on the entire street.
But Lu Yuan only frowned as he stared at her short skirt.
A breeze passed by. Xiao Bing spun lightly, her skirt lifting to reveal the white safety shorts underneath.
Safety shorts were good, Lu Yuan nodded.
If not, he’d definitely have to give her a serious talking-to when they got home!
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