"Morning." Gong Ruini yawned and walked out.

Gong Ruwen looked at his sister’s wobbly legs, showing no mercy.

Seeing Gong Ruwen’s smug and excited laughter, Gong Ruini really wanted to punch him a few times.

Truly lacking sibling love, so inconsiderate.

"Okay, I won’t laugh." Whether he had laughed enough or felt a bit of a crisis, Gong Ruwen stopped laughing.

Once Gong Ruwen stopped laughing, he became serious, "Brother Xu Ran can mess around, why are you being so reckless?"

"Have you even considered whether your physique can handle walking that much?"

"And you actually thought Brother Xu Ran could carry you." Gong Ruwen had never seen such a bold girl.

Is there a problem with Zhao Xuran carrying her? Gong Ruini didn’t get it; he is her boyfriend after all, and openly so. Why did Gong Ruwen get so worked up?

Alas, her brother really doesn’t understand. Gong Ruwen was shocked, "No matter how good Aunt Zhan is to you, she’s still Zhao Xuran’s mom. Do you think she’d take your side?"

Oh dear, her brother just loves to meddle, even worrying about this, "I know, but I’m genuinely too tired to move."

"I’ve been thinking that I’m gaining weight, so I need to exercise."

"I can’t stop myself from eating; exercise is my only option," Gong Ruini shrugged.

Zhan Jing hadn’t designed a rapid weight-loss drug without side effects, unless she added some particular ingredients.

Zhan Jing saw the potential huge profit and couldn’t say she wasn’t tempted, but remembering her father’s advice, she quickly dismissed the idea.

Making money is necessary, but not in this shady way; she didn’t want people criticizing her behind her back.

"I’ve thought it over, and I won’t get involved."

"After all, if it really harms people, there’s no point in making money from it." Zhan Jing didn’t want to tarnish Shiyu Hall’s reputation over a quick buck.

It’s her father’s lifelong endeavor; if she ruins it, she wouldn’t know how to face her father when she’s gone.

"But everyone else is doing it." Miao Cuihua didn’t understand why she wouldn’t pursue this clear opportunity.

Zhan Jing smiled, "I won’t do it." Zhan Jing knew mentioning Shiyu Hall wouldn’t help them understand her perspective.

Miao Cuihua was quite regretful, but since Zhan Jing refused, she couldn’t force her.

Miao Cuihua thought about whom to turn to, hoping to be stunning in a dress by summer.

Seriously? They’re not doing this business? Gong Ruini was stunned, thinking Zhan Jing would agree; why not pursue this profitable venture?

No matter how Gong Ruini and others asked, Zhan Jing remained firm in her refusal; what could the rest do since only Zhan Jing could handle this?

Zhao Xuran saw Gong Ruini once again sulking, and he was the first to apologize.

After arriving home yesterday, he had severely reprimanded Zhao Gang and the twins.

Zhao Xuran genuinely felt bad, having not considered everything, "Ni Zi, I’m sorry."

What? Apologize for what? Gong Ruini didn’t understand, waving it off, "I’m just thinking of Aunt Zhan’s refusal to make weight loss pills; I’ll have a hard time."

Gong Ruini couldn’t imagine how those who always held grudges against her would react when she returned to class.

"Why are you so agitated?"

"I really don’t mind you being overweight." Zhao Xuran didn’t want Gong Ruini to go to extreme lengths just to lose weight.

Sigh, of course, Zhao Xuran didn’t mind. Growing up as childhood sweethearts, they knew each other’s embarrassing moments too well; focusing on image issues was self-inflicted stress.

"I’m worried about the constant judgment." Thinking of her roommate’s kind reminders, Gong Ruini felt overwhelmed, irritated by the haunts.

What? Why worry about that? Zhao Xuran didn’t get it; having entered Jing University with such prestige, Ni Zi wasn’t nervous; why now?

"Because you’re too popular, and when you treated my roommates to dinner, word must have spread." Luo Zijun was furious; she would eagerly share the news.

"Isn’t it break time?"

Yes, it’s break time, "However, that period is when many take trains home, and Luo Zijun’s mouth..." No one treated Luo Zijun kindly during that dinner; wouldn’t she be upset?

"Besides, she kind of likes you." Gong Ruini still remembered Luo Zijun’s angry look, as if her eyes were about to pop out.

"So what if she likes me."

"I don’t like her."

"She’s sharp-tongued, arrogant, and conceited."

If you truly had talent, arrogance would be justified; did she have any?

"That’s why I avoid talking to her; she resents me since I never gave her face and stole her boyfriend. Surely, she’d speak ill of me."

Gong Ruini could predict Luo Zijun’s accusations, "Saying I have good grades isn’t the point; if I gain weight, what do you think she’d say?"

"She’d say I have no looks and rely on talent, edging you with help from my brother."

There’s little hope for Luo Zijun, but she could still cause trouble; she’d incite envy against Gong Ruini.

Even if Zhao Xuran isn’t from the law department, Gong Ruini often heard a certain senior liked Zhao Xuran from there.

That’s why Gong Ruini kept a low profile; she didn’t want to become a target for senior rivals over a man.

"Don’t worry, I don’t care."

"Does anyone else’s approval matter for my woman?" Zhao Xuran was bemused, "Do they think I’ll take whoever meets their standards?"

"Instead of fretting over this, improve your grades."

"Nowadays, people aren’t as focused on studies as before." Zhao Xuran, having joined the student council from freshman year, knew past members well.

Looking at juniors now, although they’re elite students, Zhao Xuran didn’t think they were very capable, just lacked willing talent to stand out.

"Ni Zi, are you interested in joining the student council?"

Student council? Gong Ruini’s first reaction was, "No way." Isn’t it a waste of time? She’s too busy.

"Actually, you might consider it; it could boost your graduate school application." In domestic universities, participating doesn’t matter much.

Teachers here prefer students focusing on academics; club activities seem frivolous.

But in foreign schools, they value this more.

Oh right, she had forgotten, but this really caused disruption.

Though Zhao Xuran graduated and left, his reputation remains; fans might act up, especially in the student council.

Gong Ruini thought long and hard, "Maybe I’ll join the department student council."

At least she could slowly advance without getting crushed immediately.