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That day, Wang Sasa accompanied Tan Yixuan to distribute flyers all day. Later, due to the intense heat, she insisted on taking Tan Yixuan to ask Brother Liu for leave. Upon hearing that Tan Yixuan had a fever, Brother Liu didn’t say much but advised her to take care of her health.

Wang Sasa personally called a taxi to take Tan Yixuan home and helped her into the bedroom. The house was quiet, and Grandma Tan wasn’t there. Having taken medicine during the day, Tan Yixuan felt groggy in the evening and weakly said, “She’s probably out at the square.”

There was a large square near Tan Yixuan’s neighborhood. Every evening, people from the area would gather there to walk or dance. As Wang Sasa helped Tan Yixuan into the residential building, she could hear music coming from the direction of the square. Grandma Tan was probably dancing at that hour. Wang Sasa glanced at the resting Tan Yixuan, feeling a bit uneasy. Noticing the time on her watch, she suddenly remembered that they hadn’t had dinner due to their hurried return. After a moment of silence, she turned and went to the kitchen.

Although Tan Yixuan had her eyes closed and was lightly dozing, she was somewhat aware of Wang Sasa’s movements. Hearing the footsteps gradually fade away, she couldn’t help but furrow her brow slightly. Opening her eyes, she saw the plain white ceiling above, and her dizziness intensified. She struggled to get up, sat on the edge of the bed for a while, and then quietly got out of bed and put on her shoes.

When Tan Yixuan stepped out of the bedroom, she was immediately struck by a faint, pleasant aroma coming from the kitchen, which surprised her. She walked slowly to the kitchen door and saw Wang Sasa wearing a pink apron, making porridge. Tan Yixuan was astonished; she never expected to see this young lady personally cooking. Overwhelmed by the surprise, she was almost at a loss for words.

Wang Sasa turned off the stove and took off her apron to fetch some bowls from the cabinet. Noticing the gaze from behind her, she turned around in surprise and asked, “You’re up?” Seeing Tan Yixuan’s dazed expression, she raised an eyebrow and continued, “Surprised that I can cook? I’m not great at it, but I can manage a few simple dishes. Since you’re sick, I made a little something. Stop staring and come get a bowl.”

Wang Sasa felt that since Tan Yixuan had the energy to get up, she must be feeling better, so she confidently directed Tan Yixuan to help.

Tan Yixuan’s gaze shifted from Wang Sasa’s face to the food on the stove. Without waiting for Wang Sasa to prompt her again, she stepped forward to help with the plates.

Wang Sasa’s cooking, while not exceptional in taste, was certainly presentable. As Tan Yixuan saw Wang Sasa serving porridge and sitting across from her, she felt a bit awkward. It was the first time a classmate had bought her medicine, taken her home, and cooked for her. However, Wang Sasa seemed entirely nonchalant about it, which made Tan Yixuan pause and suppress her strange feelings, eating the food. To her surprise, it tasted quite good. After a moment, she glanced at Wang Sasa and said softly, “The taste is quite good.”

Wang Sasa, having learned to ignore the word ‘quite,’ smiled confidently and replied, “Of course. You should consider who cooked it.”

As Wang Sasa beamed with pride, Tan Yixuan was less inclined to respond. The meal was finished in silence. Seeing that Tan Yixuan’s complexion had nearly returned to normal, Wang Sasa advised her to rest well and took the opportunity to wash the dishes. Tan Yixuan glanced at her but remained silent. Wang Sasa, undeterred, stayed in the living room for a bit before leaving.

Just before leaving, Wang Sasa suddenly remembered she hadn’t inquired about Grandma Tan’s health and thought it was a good opportunity. She turned to Tan Yixuan and said, “Since Grandma Tan is older, you should have her check her health at the hospital.”

Perhaps because Wang Sasa had helped her today, Tan Yixuan didn’t get angry at the seemingly out-of-place comment and simply said, “I know.”

Seeing Tan Yixuan’s indifferent response, Wang Sasa realized her advice might not be taken seriously. She considered urging her again but ended up saying nothing. As she put on her shoes and opened the door, she suddenly slapped her forehead. She had missed the chance to ask about Tan Yixuan’s interests. This unpredictable person might recall the previous incidents of the original owner’s mistreatment and become hostile again.

Standing outside the door, Wang Sasa hesitated for a moment but ultimately decided not to knock again.

Time flew by, and it was Monday. As Wang Sasa entered the classroom, she found it buzzing with excitement.

Zhou Yunlu, reveling in the gossip, said, “Boss, there’s some juicy news from Saturday. Do you want to hear it?”

Wang Sasa put down her bag and noticed that Tan Yixuan was unusually absent. Seeing Zhou Yunlu chatting while sitting on Tan Yixuan’s desk with her legs propped up, Wang Sasa’s brow furrowed. What were these people doing, not respecting the seating arrangements? That was Tan Yixuan’s desk.

Wang Sasa pointed at Zhou Yunlu’s legs and said, “Put your legs down and clean the desk.”

Zhou Yunlu, surprised by the command, quickly removed her legs and, mumbling to herself, took out a tissue to clean the desk. She wondered about the sudden shift in Wang Sasa’s attitude and whether she was showing her true colors as a ‘righteous’ person.

Wang Sasa, oblivious to Zhou Yunlu’s thoughts, asked, “What’s the gossip?”

Zhou Yunlu returned to the topic and said, “You know Yu Xiaowen, right? Apparently, Wei Qi invited her on Saturday, but Madam Wei publicly humiliated her at the event. Don’t worry, Boss, Madam Wei favored daughter-in-law is you. That Yu Xiaowen was clueless about her own worth and was seen crying and running out of the event.”

Wang Sasa was surprised by Madam Wei’s favoritism towards the original owner. However, unlike the original owner, she had no interest in Wei Qi, so she would inevitably disappoint Madam Wei’s ‘good intentions’ in this novel world. Given her choice between the horror novel world and the real world, Wang Sasa clearly preferred the real world. She estimated that by changing the novel’s plot and saving Tan Yixuan, she would likely be able to return home.

As she listened, Wang Sasa glanced casually towards the door and saw Tan Yixuan entering with her backpack. She immediately flashed a sweet smile and said, “Why are you late today?”

Seeing Wang Sasa’s radiant smile, Zhou Yunlu shivered. Boss had clearly improved her acting skills to play Tan Yixuan. To avoid interfering with Wang Sasa’s performance, Zhou Yunlu wisely returned to her seat.

Tan Yixuan glanced at Wang Sasa and quietly responded with a soft “Hmm.”

Encouraged by Tan Yixuan’s response, Wang Sasa smiled even more sweetly. Her efforts to win Tan Yixuan’s favor seemed to be paying off, and she felt that returning home might be close at hand.

In their senior year, Wang Sasa and her classmates had frequent tests, with small tests every three days and major tests every five days. Due to her outstanding performance in each subject, the teachers of Class 6 had become accustomed to it. After careful inquiry and ruling out cheating, the class teacher concluded that Wang Sasa might have been hiding her abilities before. With the monthly exams approaching, the teacher, concerned that Wang Sasa might slack off like before, took the opportunity to encourage her.

Wang Sasa didn’t mind the teacher’s concern and promised to give her best in the upcoming exams, which left the teacher feeling mixed emotions. He couldn’t understand why students with the capability to score full marks would hide their abilities. In the end, he attributed it to the unique thought processes of geniuses.

Tan Yixuan noticed Wang Sasa’s cheerful expression and knew that the class teacher had likely praised her again. Tan Yixuan had long observed that this version of Wang Sasa was very narcissistic. While she often appeared gracious and proper, she could turn hostile in an instant if her sensibilities, such as her aesthetics, were touched. Tan Yixuan looked down at her fingertips, recalling the dinner from Sunday, and a faint smile crept onto her lips. It wasn’t entirely unpleasant.

At lunchtime, Wang Sasa naturally sat with Tan Yixuan. As they found a spot and sat down with their food, Tan Yixuan looked up and saw Wei Qi and Yu Xiaowen at a nearby table. Wang Sasa paused for a moment before deliberately taking her seat.

Tan Yixuan glanced at her and asked, “Do you want to switch seats?”

Wang Sasa shook her head. Why should she switch? The cafeteria wasn’t run by Wei Qi and his group. In fact, considering that her predecessor’s grandfather was a school board member and Wang Sasa had replaced her predecessor, the cafeteria was essentially under her purview. If anything, it should be Wei Qi who would have to move!

Tan Yixuan, knowing that the original Wang Shasha had a crush on Wei Qi, felt a twinge of discomfort thinking that Wang Sasa, being the same person, might still have lingering feelings for him.

Wei Qi had his back to Wang Sasa, while Yu Xiaowen sat across from him. The sight of Wang Sasa behind Wei Qi made Yu Xiaowen’s resentment from Saturday night resurface. Beside Yu Xiaowen, Xi Dinglan noticed her gaze and frowned. This Wang Sasa was truly persistent. Wei Qi and Xiaowen were a perfect pair, yet Wang Sasa kept appearing and causing trouble. After they finished eating, Xi Dinglan deliberately followed Wang Sasa.

When Wang Sasa heard someone calling her name and turned around, she saw a familiar-looking girl with pigtails glaring at her.

Wang Sasa asked in confusion, “Do you need something?”

Xi Dinglan, knowing Wang Sasa’s reputation and wanting to stand up for her friend, mustered her courage and said, “Wang Shasha, how can you be so shameless? Wei Qi has said he doesn’t like you anymore. Why are you still bothering him?”

Wang Sasa squinted at her and, hearing the name of someone she disliked, instinctively frowned. “So?”

Xi Dinglan was taken aback by Wang Sasa’s response and, after a moment of frustration, said, “So, please stop bothering Wei Qi!”

Wang Sasa snorted coldly, crossing her arms and smiling with apparent amusement. “Do you like Wei Qi too?”

The “too” referred to both the original owner and Yu Xiaowen. Wang Sasa recognized Xi Dinglan as the girl sitting next to Yu Xiaowen during lunch, which is why she looked familiar.

Xi Dinglan flushed with anger and retorted, “No! I’m standing up for Xiaowen! They like each other, so why do you have to interfere?”

Seeing Xi Dinglan’s indignant expression, Wang Sasa found her quite amusing. Just as she was about to mock her, she suddenly heard Tan Yixuan’s cold voice from the side, “Are you done talking? Can we leave now?” After speaking, Tan Yixuan turned and walked away.

Wang Sasa was momentarily stunned, not understanding why Tan Yixuan was suddenly angry.

Then she realized that Tan Yixuan might be recalling unpleasant memories of being pursued by Wei Qi and mistreated by the original owner, which had put her in a bad mood. Since Wang Sasa had worked hard to improve her favorability, she couldn’t let this bystander spoil her efforts. Ignoring the stomping Xi Dinglan, she hurried to catch up with Tan Yixuan.

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