115: Jiang Ruolai: System, have you suddenly had a change of heart?

Ruan Qingshu said expressionlessly,

"Before I came, I already used three experience crystals. I'm only one step away from Level 48."

"So I want to achieve a Breakthrough to the fifth rank early. I can't be a burden to the team."

"..."

You're really giving it your all!

Shen Pan glanced at the teacup in his hand, thought about it, and put it back.

Fortunately, he hadn't had a chance to drink the tea yet.

He looked at Ruan Qingshu's incredibly serious gaze.

He had a realization in his heart.

People who want to win don't smile.

Besides, as the captain,

when a team member is eager to improve and needs him to help them level up,

how could he refuse?

To let the team members grow faster, it was his duty!

...Logging into her Blue Star Network alt account for the first time in a long while, Jiang Ruolai, who was about to argue with some haters, was stunned.

She looked curiously at the System that suddenly popped up.

[Congratulations to the host for obtaining three skill points and one Class Point. Basic attributes have been significantly increased!]

???

Jiang Ruolai's gaze gradually froze, her mouth slightly agape.

The sudden surprise nearly made her faint.

"Wait, System, are you bugged?"

She hadn't done anything yet, and it gave her such a huge reward!

Three upgrade points!!!

Moreover, she was at the fourth rank and hadn't used any experience crystals yet.

This way, wouldn't she be able to jump to Level 50 in one go and surpass Qingshu!!!

"System, did you find your conscience?"

"Let's get this straight, if it's your own mistake, I'm not giving it back!"

Jiang Ruolai happily used the three experience crystals and three upgrade points.

Then, she used the Class Point given by the System to directly achieve a Breakthrough to the fifth rank!

She didn't care if the System had sent the wrong reward.

Anyway, she'd use them first and talk later!

[...]

[Host, do you really think this is a reward?]

Jiang Ruolai was a bit puzzled.

If this wasn't a reward, could it be a punishment?

If so, she really wanted to say: Give me more of this kind of punishment!

[The hint is already very obvious.]

[Honestly, Host, if you don't need the System's assistance, you can donate it to someone in need!]

[For example, Xia Zhaoyue is quite good; she's a potential candidate!]

"!?"

Jiang Ruolai's pleasant surprise froze on her face, not understanding why the System would say such a thing.

And its tone was so aggressive!

It was as if she had committed some heinous crime.

Besides, even if she didn't need the System's assistance anymore,

she couldn't possibly give it to the Great Xia Sword Immortal, whom she had only met a few times.

Based on her relationship with Qingshu, her best friend should definitely be the first to enjoy it!

"No way, Qingshu is already like she's using cheats; giving it to her would be a waste. I'd rather give it to Classmate Shen Pan!"

But if she could keep it, it was better to try.

She was already halfway through her first main quest; the System couldn't just bail!

"Don't! System, is there something I'm not doing well enough?"

Jiang Ruolai put on a wronged expression, looking pitifully at the air in front of her.

She had successfully let Shen Pan know the taste of her lip balm; her progress was way ahead!

[...]

[All the gifts of fate have already been secretly priced.]

"Ah! I know that quote! It was... who was that foreigner who said it?"

Jiang Ruolai scratched her head, her eyes unblinking as she asked back blankly.

[It's nothing. Go on and get busy, child.]

"Tsk, riddler!"

Jiang Ruolai grumbled dissatisfiedly, suddenly losing interest in arguing online.

*Ding-dong!*

A message popped up on her phone.

She looked closely and saw it was a greeting from Qingshu.

[A Love Letter: Ruolai, good morning.]

[Jiang Ruolai: You too! But isn't it already noon?]

[Jiang Ruolai: Qingshu, what are you doing right now? I'm stuck at home and can't go out, I'm so bored~]

[A Love Letter: Playing billiards]

Jiang Ruolai was stunned. Playing billiards?

That's usually a two-person sport, right?

She didn't even have to guess who the second person was!

"Hmph! Always bothering Classmate Shen Pan."

Jiang Ruolai felt like she had eaten a lemon; her heart felt sour.

She wanted to go play with Shen Pan too!

[Jiang Ruolai: Oh, well have fun then.]

[A Love Letter: It is fun indeed. I accidentally lost track of time.]

[Jiang Ruolai: That addictive? Remember to rest!]

[A Love Letter: Mm-hmm, after all, I have to head back in the afternoon.]

"Hahaha! Qingshu is actually playing billiards with Shen Pan?"

Jiang Ruolai laughed so hard on her bed she couldn't straighten up.

With Qingshu's height, she could play, but she'd definitely be at a disadvantage!

"It seems Classmate Shen Pan's skills are very good. When school starts, I'll ask him to play billiards too!"

Just then, the reply from the other side came half a minute late.

[A Love Letter: Not chatting anymore, it's time for lunch. I'm going to wash the cue first.]

[Jiang Ruolai: Does that thing even need washing? Can't you just leave it there?]

[A Love Letter: It can't be treated casually; that would be disrespectful to the billiard hall owner.]

[Jiang Ruolai: "?"]

So many rules for playing billiards?

Jiang Ruolai complained speechlessly.

However, Qingshu seemed to have really gone to wash the cue, as she hadn't replied for several minutes.

As time passed, Jiang Ruolai suddenly felt a bit irritable for some reason.

Her intuition told her that something was off with Qingshu today.

But she couldn't find any specific problem.

She could only stare blankly at the chat history with her best friend on her phone.

In her heart, she hoped Qingshu would finish quickly.

Being alone without anyone to chat with was quite boring.

Some more time passed.

Just as Jiang Ruolai was getting sleepy and starting to nod off,

[A Love Letter: The milk here is also good, but it's limited.]

Qingshu was finally done!

Jiang Ruolai's face lit up with joy, like an introvert carefully chatting with a stranger online.

Her fingers tapped quickly on the screen.

[Jiang Ruolai: Honestly, Qingshu, you're exaggerating again. Isn't all milk the same?]

Shen Pan's house.

Looking at the question from her best friend, Ruan Qingshu revealed a mischievous smile.

[A Love Letter: It's not the same. You'll find out in the future!]

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