4: Chapter 4: Having a crush on his junior schoolmate

"Senior Qin Yi, you should still take this money."

A girl stood in front of Qin Yi. She had a gentle oval face, skin like snow, and cheeks slightly flushed. Her large, grape-like eyes looked at him with a hint of shyness.

Qin Yi frowned slightly; he didn't have much of an impression of this girl.

The girl seemed to notice his confusion and forced an unnatural smile, but it vanished instantly, as if she felt smiling wasn't appropriate at this moment.

"Senior, don't get Life Qi over people who aren't worth it. Believe that everything will get better! As long as you have confidence, the future will be full of hope!"

The sudden kindness of a stranger is often what breaks one's defenses the most.

This strange girl's comfort caused an inexplicable wave of emotion to well up in Qin Yi's heart.

However, just as he was about to respond, the System's voice suddenly rang in his head.

[Ding! Triggered special mission—Poor in Wealth, but Not in Ambition!]

[Option 1: Accept the compensation! Reward: Divine Rank Kneeling Skill! Additional effect: Easily injured knees! Plus, 24 hours of continuous bad luck!]

[Option 2: Reject the compensation! Reward: A building in Modu's Shenjiangwan Community, the King of Buildings!]

Holy crap!

An entire building in Shenjiangwan Community... and it's the King of Buildings!

Does this even need a choice?

Besides, what the hell is that Divine-Grade Kneeling thing and easily injured knees!

I believe those reader-fathers who aren't stingy with five-star reviews have certainly made the wise choice as well!

"Thank you for your kindness, but I cannot take this money!"

"A true man is born between heaven and earth; how can he accept food handed out in contempt! I, Qin Yi, will remember today's humiliation in my heart and will surely make them pay in the future!"

Qin Yi's gaze was firm as he looked at the girl and spoke every word clearly.

Listening to Qin Yi's words and seeing his resolute gaze, a hint of admiration flashed in the girl's eyes.

Who says being poor means one must lack ambition!

Senior Qin Yi is the best rebuttal!

She naturally knew about the changes in Qin Yi's family; the matter had already spread like wildfire on the Modu University forums.

She really didn't expect Senior Qin Yi to have such backbone and ambition. He truly was the senior she admired!

Considering Qin Yi's potential financial difficulties, she took five hundred yuan out of her small backpack and handed it to him, saying, "Senior, this five hundred yuan is a small token of my heart. It's not much, but I hope it can help you a bit."

Faced with this sudden kindness, Qin Yi was somewhat stunned.

Ever since his sophomore year when Qin Yi and Su Mo confirmed their relationship, Su Mo had not allowed him to have contact with any other females.

At that time, Qin Yi thought it was because Su Mo loved him too much and cared so much that she was worried he would be taken by other girls, which was why she forbade him from interacting with them.

Thinking back now, it was truly ridiculous.

The way Su Mo treated him wasn't love at all.

She just wanted him to be her personal ATM, a total sucker.

Qin Yi looked at the girl in front of him with a complex gaze, his heart full of doubt: Who was she? Why was she helping him like this?

But asking her name directly seemed a bit inappropriate. Since she was being so kind, it would be too embarrassing if he didn't even know her name.

Fortunately, the System had just given him the 'Eye of Truth' skill. This was the perfect time to try it.

So, Qin Yi immediately muttered to the System, "System, activate Eye of Truth!"

[Ding! Eye of Truth activated! Elementary Eye of Truth lasts for five minutes. Next activation requires a two-hour cooldown!]

PS: Cooldown duration is related to the host's Mental Energy; the stronger the Mental Energy, the shorter the cooldown!

In the next instant, a sharp glint flashed through Qin Yi's eyes. When he looked at the girl again, her information appeared on a light screen before him.

[Name: Zhao Ying]

[Gender: Female]

[Identity: Modu University, Music Department, Junior student]

[Age: 21]

[Height: 165cm]

[Weight: 45kg]

[Measurements: B75(A), W60, H79]

[Favorability: 50]

[opposite-sex intimacy value: 0]

PS: Favorability ≥ 60, the target female may become the host's woman; Favorability ≥ 90, the target female will take the initiative to throw herself at the host, or even reverse-push the host!

I didn't expect that this girl's Favorability toward me is actually 60...

Could it be that this girl has a crush on me?

Qin Yi couldn't help but feel puzzled, and then noticed the last piece of data. "System, what is the opposite-sex intimacy value?"

[Ding! opposite-sex intimacy value refers to the number of opposite-sex individuals who have had negative-distance intimate contact with the target as of this moment.]

Holy cow!

Qin Yi understood instantly and silently marveled: The Eye of Truth is truly awesome!

Although the opposite-sex intimacy value still couldn't distinguish high-level 'Green Teas' like Su Mo, it could at least help him filter out those 'Sea Queens' with rich romantic histories.

More importantly, if he were to be cheated on in the future, he would know immediately and avoid becoming a sucker who takes over someone else's mess.

Having understood the meaning of the opposite-sex intimacy value, Qin Yi's attention focused on Zhao Ying once again.

She had an exquisite oval face, was without makeup, and had a bit of baby fat. Her fair complexion had a faint blush. Her eyebrows were gentle and lovely like crescent moons, her eyes were large and bright, the bridge of her nose was high, and her lips were thin, giving her three-dimensional features.

Especially with her cute ball bun, she looked even more pure and lovely, like the girl next door.

If judged solely on natural beauty, this girl could reach 90 points. With a bit of makeup, she'd probably be above 95...

However, this girl's figure...

Hmm...

Hard to describe...

It really goes back to that saying: if weight is under a hundred, she's either flat-chested or short...

Zhao Ying wasn't aware of the complicated thoughts in Qin Yi's mind at this moment. She only noticed his slightly furrowed brow and mistakenly thought her actions might have hurt his pride.

She had acted out of kindness, not wanting to see Qin Yi suffer financial pressure on top of his emotional loss.

However, the onlookers around them had not yet dispersed. Handing him money now might seem to outsiders like she was slapping Qin Yi hard in the face.

Her thoughts racing, Zhao Ying hurriedly clarified, "Senior, please don't misunderstand. I have absolutely no intention of humiliating you..."

Qin Yi understood the girl meant well; after all, he could see her Favorability toward him...

The corners of his mouth curled up slightly, but the smile revealed a hint of indescribable loneliness. "It's okay, I understand your intention. But please take this money back; I really don't need it."

He laughed inwardly. Little did she know, ten million yuan was sitting quietly in his bank account.

Even if he didn't have that huge sum, his pride wouldn't allow him to accept this gift.

Qin Yi was about to turn and leave when he suddenly realized he was still wearing the Graduation Gown.

In the heat of summer, it felt a bit heavy and was particularly eye-catching.

So, he gently took off the gown, folded it carefully, and then turned to Zhao Ying, asking in a pleading tone, "Student, could you do me a favor?"

Zhao Ying nodded like a chick pecking at grain. "Of course, Senior, please say it..."

"It's like this," Qin Yi explained. "My former roommates have already graduated and left. New dorms won't be assigned until school starts in September. If it's convenient for you, could you please look after this Graduation Gown for me? I'll come find you to pick it up when I return to school!"

The Graduation Gowns at Modu University were custom-made by the school. Besides the Modu University emblem, they also had the graduate's department, name, and class year, making them quite commemorative.

Since Qin Yi had taken a leave of absence and delayed his graduation by a year, normally, he wouldn't have a Graduation Gown.

This gown was something Qin Yi had specifically asked his counselor to apply for.

Although Qin Yi's original intention was to wear the gown to fulfill his initial promise to Su Mo...

The three and a half years of university life he spent with his good roommates were still very meaningful.

Now his old brothers had gone their separate ways, and he was the only one staying at school for another year. So, this gown was of great significance to him, and he didn't plan on throwing it away.

Facing Qin Yi's sincere gaze, Zhao Ying nodded and carefully took the Graduation Gown.

"Thank you, Student Zhao Ying," Qin Yi said gratefully.

Before Zhao Ying could respond, he had already turned and left, leaving behind only a firm and handsome silhouette.

Zhao Ying watched Qin Yi's receding back and murmured to herself.

"Senior... he actually knows my name..."

She held the Graduation Gown tightly in both hands, unconsciously pressing it against her chest.

At that moment, she felt her heart beating so fast, 'thump-thump-thump', like a deer running wild.