She became a heartthrob among internet celebrities.

During the New Year's Day holiday, none of the students in class 306 went home. One reason was that none of them were locals, so going back would be troublesome. Another reason was that exam week was approaching.

The four of them went out for a final meal together during the New Year's Day holiday, and then stayed in their dorm room studying.

"I feel fine, it's not too cold as long as there's heating." Jiang Lai was on the phone with her mother, the hospital director.

"You still need to wear more clothes, it's not like you're staying in your room all the time." The headmistress's concerned voice came from the other end of the phone, "You've always been afraid of the cold, so you must wear more clothes, remember?"

"Yeah, I remember!"

"Also, I've received all the money you've been sending to the hospital recently. Don't send any more in the future. I've been holding back from saying anything to you before, and I can let it go once or twice, but how can you send money back every month like this? You're still a student, and the most important thing is to study hard. It's not easy to earn money through part-time jobs, so save it for yourself. You don't need to worry about things at the hospital."

Jiang Lai enjoyed the care from the hospital director and didn't find it annoying at all. She patiently replied, "It's really nothing. I didn't work very hard. I earned it myself. Don't worry, I'm not tired."

"You can't be lazy. What student doesn't study hard just to make money?" The dean was afraid that Jiang Lai would neglect one thing for another, so she urged her to study hard.

Jiang Lai could only repeatedly assure the dean that she would not neglect her studies, which put her at ease.

"Are you coming back for the Chinese New Year?" she asked with a hint of anticipation.

“Come back! You always have to come back for the New Year, it’s so lively! It’s so boring being alone outside.” Jiang Lai had originally planned to stay in the capital during the holiday, but considering the New Year, she decided to go back to the orphanage.

The headmistress was very happy. "Then I'll tidy up your bed and take the blankets and everything out to air them so you can sleep comfortably when you come back."

"Okay! Thank you, Mom!"

The two chatted for a while longer before hanging up.

Before the start of exam week, EVE sent the new winter collection to Jiang Lai. She filmed an unboxing and review vlog, sent it to EVE, and that was how the deal was settled.

Exam week at Imperial University is exceptionally busy. All campus activities are suspended during this time as everyone prepares for the upcoming exams. After all, failing a course will make the winter break much more difficult.

Jiang Lai was the same; during this period, she devoted almost all her energy to her studies and exams.

But to show that she still existed, she recorded a vlog about final exam review and uploaded it to Douyin, and then she was in a state of being untraceable.

-

After finishing an exam, the four students from room 306 went out for lunch together and then returned to their dorm room.

"I don't understand! We both have two arms and one head, so why can you remember so much?" Tang Li grabbed Jiang Lai's shoulders and shook her violently. "Do you know how I felt when I sat next to you watching you write so fluently?! I wish I could be on the same wavelength as you!!"

Jiang Lai was shaken until she felt dizzy. "Stop, stop, stop! I'm going to throw up!"

"Why?! How did you memorize all these technical terms?!"

Jiang Lai said earnestly, "Actually, I have a buff that grants me extensive knowledge and a strong memory, do you believe me?"

Tang Li pleaded pitifully, "I believe you, but could you share the buff?"

"That probably won't work."

"Ah—" Tang Li was going crazy, and Zhao Ying sighed along with her.

Li Xiangyue has already started preparing for the next subject. She calmly said, "That's why I'm telling you to put in more effort!"

"Is the next subject advanced mathematics?" Zhao Ying asked.

"Yes." Li Xiangyue adjusted her glasses. "I hope you don't fail any courses, otherwise Teacher Wu won't let you off easily."

"I choose to flee Earth immediately." Zhao Ying collapsed onto the bed.

"Count me in!" Tang Li and Zhao Ying both looked utterly hopeless.

Jiang Lai also sat down in her seat and casually opened her textbook. Compared to other subjects, advanced mathematics was indeed a bit more difficult, and she needed to take another look.

Just then, her phone, which was lying to the side, vibrated twice, indicating a WeChat message had arrived. Jiang Lai opened it and saw that it was from Lu Jin.

Lu Jin: I can leave school the day after tomorrow, what about you?

So fast! I'm so envious! Jiang Lai picked up her phone and typed.

Jiang Lai: (Cat crying) I still have to wait until Friday to finish my last exam!

Lu Jin: That's terrible. Well, I'll wait for you then.

Jiang Lai: It's taking a while, isn't it? You can go back first, no need to wait for me.

Lu Jin: It's okay! It's not good for you to go back alone, I'll wait for you.

Jiang Lai: Okay! Then we'll buy tickets together and go back together.

Jiang Lai: I'll talk to you later, I need to study now!

Lu Jin: Okay, go ahead, I won't bother you anymore!

Jiang Lai sighed, turned off the screen, and began to review.

Jiang Lai: "Next time I reach the required level of favorability, could you please give me a higher level of calculus proficiency?"

001: "...I advise you to start reviewing quickly."

Jiang Lai: "Sigh, I understand now. Advanced mathematics is something that even the system is helpless against?"

001: "Goading won't work!"

Jiang Lai: "Hmph."

-

"We're free!!!" Zhao Ying exclaimed happily as she walked out of the classroom. "I can go home now!"

Everyone in room 306 looked happy. They had packed their luggage two days ago and were just waiting to go home as soon as they finished their exams today.

"The three of us are going to the high-speed rail station. Jiang, are you sure you'll be okay going to the airport alone?" Li Xiangyue asked, looking at Jiang Lai pushing her suitcase. "Do you have any fellow villagers with you?"

“My high school classmate is here! So don’t worry, everything’s fine!” Jiang Lai shook her phone. “He’s already waiting for me at the airport.”

"That's good!"

After saying goodbye to her roommates at the school gate, Jiang Lai took the subway to the airport by herself.

"I'm so sorry to have kept you waiting for so long!" Jiang Lai took her ticket and went to the waiting room, where she saw Lu Jin sitting there. She quickly went over to him.

"It's okay! I'm just playing on my phone anyway, so I'm not bored."

"Are we about to check in and board?"

"Correct."

After boarding, the two quickly found their seats, which were adjacent to each other.

Today's exam was really mentally taxing, and Jiang Lai fell asleep shortly after the plane took off.

Lu Jin originally wanted to ask her if she wanted to play games, but when he turned around, he found that she had already fallen asleep. Lu Jin smiled helplessly, then asked the flight attendant for a blanket and covered her with it before closing his eyes to rest himself.

-

The plane landed a few hours later.

"I'll go get my suitcase. You wait here for me?" Lu Jin looked at Jiang Lai, who was still a little dazed, and said, "Don't wander off. You don't seem quite right in the head yet. Come here and clear your head."

Jiang Lai yawned: "Are you sure you can manage on your own?"

Lu Jin smiled happily and made a gesture of flexing his muscles, "Of course, I haven't been training for nothing this semester."

"Okay, go ahead! I'll wait for you here!" She was still a little dazed.

"it is good."

Jiang Lai watched Lu Jin leave, then turned around to find a more open place to wait, but unexpectedly, almost the instant she turned around, she bumped into someone.

Because she was afraid of the cold, Jiang Lai wore many layers in winter. The bulky down jacket kept her warm, but it also made her movements slow and clumsy. In addition, her mind was not very clear at the moment, so her reactions were even slower.

The person opposite was walking very fast, and Jiang Lai turned around suddenly with considerable force. The two collided, and Jiang Lai was thrown backward uncontrollably.

"Oh no." Jiang Lai instinctively reached out and grabbed the arm of the person opposite her, barely managing to steady herself, but she was still a little unsteady.

The person opposite her reached out to help her up, saying, "Be careful."

It was a low, husky voice that sounded somewhat familiar.

Jiang Lai subconsciously looked up and said, "Thank you."

The person was wearing a hat, scarf, and mask, but their features looked somewhat familiar.

"You—" Jiang Lai hadn't finished speaking when the man let go.

"Sorry, I have to go now." He walked hurriedly, as if he were avoiding someone.

“001, isn’t that Lin Yinchuan?” Jiang Lai asked.

"Oh right, and his favorability towards you dropped a little just now."

"?? Why should I?"

"Maybe it's because you almost recognized him just now?"

"Was he traveling incognito? So what if he recognized me?"

"Maybe he doesn't want to be recognized."

"Alright," Jiang Lai said helplessly. "Does Theone have any activities here recently?"

"I don't know!" 001 said, "I haven't paid attention to your romance prospects for a long time. Anyway, you've been doing your romances casually. I'm happy just surfing the internet; who has the time to keep an eye on them?"

"Never mind, it doesn't matter." Jiang Lai saw Lu Jin pushing two suitcases over, so she quickly stepped forward to take her suitcase.

"It's okay, I'll push you." Lu Jin avoided her hand.

Jiang Lai didn't stand on ceremony with him, and the two chatted as they walked before heading to the taxi pick-up point.

They took a taxi from the airport and first took Jiang Lai to the welfare home.

"Then I'll go in first?" Jiang Lai watched as Lu Jin helped her take her suitcase out of the trunk.

"Yes, you can come to my house during the Chinese New Year if you have the chance. My mom keeps talking about you."

"Okay!" Jiang Lai urged him to get in the car quickly. "Then you should go back quickly too! You must be tired after sitting on the plane for several hours. Go back and rest early."

"Okay." Lu Jin smiled happily at her, then got into the car.

Jiang Lai stood there, watching Lu Jin leave, before entering the orphanage.

"Mom!" She shouted as soon as she entered, seeing the headmistress collecting laundry. "I'm home!"

"I knew you'd be here around this time!" The headmistress smiled at her. "Go inside and put your things down!"

"Okay!" Jiang Lai quickly went into the room to put down her suitcase, and then came out to help collect the clothes.

That evening, Jiang Lai had a sumptuous dinner with everyone at the welfare home and chatted with the director for a long time before returning to her room to sleep.

Then comes almost a month of happy winter vacation!

-

Today is Lunar New Year's Eve, and the welfare home is decorated in festive red.

The children were instructed to do small tasks within their capabilities, while Jiang Lai was assigned to the kitchen.

She had almost never cooked before, and the only time she made something by herself was bread and desserts. So she was assigned the task of picking, washing, and washing vegetables, while her aunt prepared the New Year's Eve dinner.

After dinner, everyone watched TV together, and Jiang Lai chatted with her roommates on her phone.

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Tang Li: [Pictures] My family's New Year's Eve dinner! Look! What do you think!

Zhao Ying: [Drooling]

Zhao Ying: [Picture] This is from my house!

Li Xiangyue: Why haven't you guys eaten yet? It's so late.

Jiang Lai: Agreed! I started eating around 4 or 5 pm and ate until 6 or 7 pm.

Jiang Lai watched TV and chatted for a while. Around 11 o'clock, she got a little sleepy, so she opened WeChat and planned to send a New Year's greeting to the group in order to avoid falling asleep later.