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Wang Sasa initially wanted to give Wei Qi a severe lesson, but before she could act, a deafening crash erupted. Turning around, she saw a familiar figure lying motionless on the ground, and she was immediately alarmed.

Wang Sasa ignored Wei Qi and rushed over in panic. She crouched down, her face as pale as a sheet, hesitant to touch but trembling with fear as she asked, “Tan Yixuan? Are you okay?”

Tan Yixuan, who was originally inside the house, somehow ended up outside and fell down the stairs. Wang Sasa, in an urgent situation, didn’t have time to think much. She immediately called 120 without hesitation.

Tan Yixuan hadn’t completely lost consciousness; before falling into a coma, she heard Wang Sasa’s exclamation and wanted to turn her head to reassure her, but the light in her eyes gradually faded to darkness.

The ambulance arrived with a roar and left just as quickly.

Wang Sasa, her face pale, sat anxiously on a bench outside the emergency room, her hands clasped tightly on her lap, trembling as she thought about what would happen if Tan Yixuan did not make it. She couldn’t help but brace her forehead, already imagining the worst-case scenario.

Apart from worrying about whether Tan Yixuan would come back as a vengeful spirit, she was also troubled about how she would explain this to Grandma Tan, who had just left for the day.

Wei Qi leaned against the white wall, observing Wang Sasa’s expression with a strange look. He was somewhat puzzled. In the past, Wang Sasa would have clapped her hands in glee, not felt guilty. Could it be that Wang Sasa had indeed developed a genuine friendship with Tan Yixuan in just a few months?

Wei Qi raised an eyebrow, mocking his own imagination. He thought Wang Sasa was still the same person, but now he found himself more intrigued by her. He sneered, “Everything according to your expectations, I suppose?”

Wang Sasa closed her eyes for a moment, took a deep breath, and looked up at him with no hint of courtesy, “Can you be quiet?”

She didn’t want to talk to an idiot while Tan Yixuan was still receiving treatment.

Wei Qi was momentarily speechless, his lips twitching slightly. Regardless of whether Wang Sasa was pretending or not, she had managed to catch his attention. The more she seemed indifferent, the more he wanted to be around her—he clearly didn’t realize how much he was starting to care about her.

Was this guy incapable of understanding human language? Wang Sasa noticed Wei Qi’s curious gaze and had a sudden realization. Could it be that Wei Qi was developing feelings for her? At least he had some discernment.

Wang Sasa brushed her hair aside, smiling slightly to herself. It seemed her charm was indeed strong, even attracting an idiot. But something felt off.

Wang Sasa, still self-absorbed, thought about how to stop Wei Qi from bothering Tan Yixuan. The simplest solution was to divert Wei Qi’s attention. Once he was interested in her, Tan Yixuan would no longer be his target.

Although Tan Yixuan had fallen down the stairs, her injuries weren’t too severe. She had only needed three stitches near her forehead from hitting debris. It was really unfortunate, with both a broken leg and stitches.

After the anesthesia wore off, Tan Yixuan gradually regained consciousness. Images from before her fall flashed before her eyes.

She remembered Wang Sasa hugging Wei Qi’s neck and their intimate moment. Tan Yixuan gasped, trying to suppress the rapid heartbeat.

She thought she understood Wang Sasa’s intentions. Whether she was Wang Sasa or Wang Shasha, it seemed both personas were infatuated with Wei Qi.

Thus, Wang Sasa was approaching her in every possible way to catch Wei Qi’s attention. Tan Yixuan felt a sharp pain in her heart, as if someone was pulling it, making it hard for her to breathe.

Tan Yixuan took a deep breath and recalled that Wang Sasa had explicitly said she didn’t like Wei Qi. Over the past few months, she had indeed been indifferent to him.

Could she be overthinking? Was she creating trouble for herself? Tan Yixuan ran her fingers over her own hand, a glimmer of hope rising in her heart.

Wang Sasa opened the door and entered, her gaze first falling on the workbook on the nightstand. Seeing Tan Yixuan’s complex expression, she instinctively froze and asked, “Tan Yixuan, are you alright? Feeling dizzy?”

While Tan Yixuan was unconscious, she had tightly clutched Wang Sasa’s “workbook.” Wang Sasa, in a panic, didn’t notice and inadvertently let it be brought into the hospital room. The nurse saw it and placed it on the nightstand.

Wang Sasa waved her hand in front of Tan Yixuan’s face, and Tan Yixuan grabbed her wrist with a strong grip.

“Why?” Wang Sasa glanced at her and covertly looked at the “workbook,” her face showing a hint of discomfort.

Tan Yixuan was trying to return the “workbook,” which was actually a large-scale comic book Wang Sasa had wrapped in workbook covers to maintain her image. To anyone unaware of the truth, it would only seem like Wang Sasa was very studious.

Wang Sasa hesitated for a moment, then asked with a shameless face, “You haven’t looked at this, have you?”

Tan Yixuan stared at her for a moment, clearly their thoughts were on different wavelengths. She took a deep breath and asked, “Wang Sasa, tell me honestly. Are you approaching me because of Wei Qi?” She held Wang Sasa’s wrist tightly, almost digging into the flesh.

Tan Yixuan, though small and slender, had a firm grip, causing Wang Sasa to wince in pain. Upon hearing Wang Sasa’s cry, Tan Yixuan hurriedly released her hold. She looked at the red marks on Wang Sasa’s wrist with a helpless expression and murmured, “I’m sorry…”

Wang Sasa rubbed her wrist and, seeing that Tan Yixuan’s attention was not on her comic book, let out a sigh of relief.

She subtly placed the comic book into her bag while maintaining a serious demeanor and answered Tan Yixuan’s earlier question, “I thought I made it clear. The reason I, Wang Sasa, am approaching you is to be friends with you, Tan Yixuan!”

She emphasized the words “be friends,” making sure to stress the term. To ensure Tan Yixuan believed her, Wang Sasa took Tan Yixuan’s hand and looked into her eyes sincerely, saying, “Look at me, I’m being completely honest. Do I look like someone who’s lying?”

With her hand held, Tan Yixuan felt a warmth but also a fluttering unease in her heart.

Tan Yixuan gazed into Wang Sasa’s eyes and, seeing her innocent and candid expression, glanced down at their clasped hands. After a moment of dazed reflection, she slowly smiled.

Just as the atmosphere seemed right for Wang Sasa to make her next move, a knock on the door interrupted. Wang Sasa reflexively released Tan Yixuan’s hand to answer the door, but before she could reach it, the door was pushed open.

Wei Qi stood at the doorway, hands in his pockets, leaning against the door with an aloof expression, looking down at Wang Sasa. “Is she alright?”

Wang Sasa looked at him expressionlessly and didn’t answer, turning back to sit by Tan Yixuan’s bedside.

Wei Qi’s gaze shifted between Tan Yixuan and Wang Sasa before settling on Tan Yixuan. He cleared his throat and repeated, “Are you okay?” His peripheral vision, however, remained fixed on Wang Sasa.

Tan Yixuan, keeping her composure, grasped Wang Sasa’s hand gently and then, without looking up, replied to Wei Qi, “Thank you both for bringing me here. I’m fine.” Although she didn’t like Wei Qi, it was true that he and Wang Sasa had brought her to the hospital.

Wang Sasa narrowed her eyes and deliberately blocked Wei Qi’s view, giving him a forced smile and saying, “Thanks for bringing Tan Yixuan to the hospital, but you’re not needed here anymore.” So, off you go wherever you like!

Wei Qi snorted coldly, casting a brief glance at her. To his surprise, he didn’t retort with harsh words but instead hesitated, then said sternly, “Wang Shasha, come outside for a moment.”

Wang Sasa was momentarily stunned, looking at him thoughtfully. As she stood up, her arm was suddenly grabbed. She turned to Tan Yixuan with surprise, asking, “What’s wrong?”

Tan Yixuan withdrew her hand, remaining silent for a moment before expressionlessly saying, “Wang Sasa, I’m hungry.”

Wang Sasa was taken aback and glanced at her watch. After a whole morning of activities, it was already lunchtime. Considering Wei Qi was free labor, she patted Tan Yixuan’s hand and headed out.

Watching Wang Sasa’s indifferent departure, Tan Yixuan’s gaze dimmed.

Outside the door, Wang Sasa asked Wei Qi, “What’s up?”

Wei Qi scratched the back of his head, hesitated, and then said, “Are you free next Sunday? My mom wants you to come to a tea party.”

Initially, Wei Qi had no intention of inviting Wang Sasa, as he was trying to avoid her. However, seeing her now, his mouth had betrayed him, blurting out the invitation.

He added awkwardly, “Of course, if you don’t come, that’s fine too.”

Wang Sasa wasn’t fooled by his attempt to seem casual. She smiled sweetly and said, “Sure, I won’t come.”

Wei Qi was taken aback. The casual invitation being so straightforwardly rejected made him feel embarrassed. “You… even though my mom wants to invite you, forget it… it’s up to you.”

Wang Sasa wanted to tease him further but remembered her earlier plan. She swallowed her words and, forcing a smile, said, “Let’s put that aside for now… Go and get lunch for Tan Yixuan and me.”

Wei Qi, incredulous, pointed at himself, “Me go buy?” Was Wang Sasa treating him like a errand boy?

Wang Sasa rolled her eyes and snorted, “You said you liked Tan Yixuan but won’t even get lunch for her? Your affection must be pretty cheap!”

Wei Qi’s lips moved as he stared at Wang Sasa’s face, feeling suddenly frustrated. Although he didn’t understand why he was frustrated, seeing Wang Sasa glance at him with disdain, he clicked his tongue and walked off with his hands in his pockets.

Wang Sasa watched his retreating back thoughtfully, considering her next move, and then returned to the hospital room.

Seeing her come back, Tan Yixuan’s lips involuntarily curled into a smile as she asked, seemingly casually, “What did Wei Qi say to you?”

Wang Sasa sat on the sofa, picked up a bunch of grapes, and ate them contentedly while mumbling, “Hmm… He mentioned getting us lunch.” As for the tea party? She wasn’t planning to attend, so she didn’t bother mentioning it to Tan Yixuan.

“Really?” Tan Yixuan hesitated, wondering how Wang Sasa had become so close to Wei Qi. She realized she didn’t know much about Wang Sasa.

Wang Sasa’s interactions with others, her likes and dislikes—she was completely unaware. In the past, she had been indifferent; now, she was too apprehensive to ask.

After finishing a bunch of grapes, Wang Sasa noticed Tan Yixuan’s somber expression and felt a rising suspicion. Considering Tan Yixuan’s odd behavior today, her heart skipped a beat.

Tan Yixuan couldn’t possibly have been transmigrated, could she?

Wang Sasa sat on the edge of the bed, waved her fingers in front of Tan Yixuan’s face, and asked seriously, “What number is this? And do you still remember who I am?”

Tan Yixuan stared blankly for a moment, speechless. She had only fallen down the stairs, not damaged her brain.

Wang Sasa thought that if she could traverse into a book’s world, then Tan Yixuan might also have been transmigrated or reincarnated!

Perhaps Tan Yixuan’s fall had awakened memories from the original story, revealing that Wang Sasa did not exist in the original text. Wang Sasa shuddered at the thought of the gloomy Tan Yixuan from the original story.

Tan Yixuan, amused by Wang Sasa’s concern, caught her flailing hand and, recalling something, forced a smile and nonchalantly said, “By the way… I’ve always wondered, Sasa, do you have someone you like?”

Wang Sasa noticed Tan Yixuan’s way of addressing her and was alarmed.

It’s over—something’s definitely off. Would Tan Yixuan really call her affectionately “Sasa”? That’s certainly not the case! As for how the reborn Tan Yixuan knows her name, that’s simple enough. After all, the boss has the ability to read minds!

So Tan Yixuan must be transmigrated! Wang Sasa stared at Tan Yixuan with a serious expression, beads of sweat forming on her forehead, and cautiously asked, “Is there… or isn’t there?”

Is there or isn’t there?

Upon hearing Wang Sasa’s vague response, Tan Yixuan’s heart sank. She forced a smile and asked, “So, the person you like is—Wei Qi?”

If Wang Shasha were from the original story, she would definitely like Wei Qi. So she should say yes. But Wang Sasa dislikes Wei Qi and doesn’t like him at all. Whether she likes him or not is a question.

“Before that, could you answer a few questions first?” Wang Sasa needed to determine if Tan Yixuan was the original version, so she asked, “Do you know the essay topic for the end of this semester?”

Tan Yixuan: “…”

Tan Yixuan frowned at Wang Sasa, feeling helpless. What peculiar idea was Wang Sasa coming up with now?

Seeing Tan Yixuan’s lack of response, Wang Sasa relaxed slightly. It seemed she didn’t know. If Tan Yixuan were reborn, she would definitely know the answer.

But… did Tan Yixuan in the original story even take the final exam? Wang Sasa furrowed her brow again, thought for three seconds, and changed the question.

“Do you know about the Platinum Mansion?”

The Platinum Mansion was where Tan Yixuan worked later in the original story.

As a straightforward student, Tan Yixuan would never work at such a place unless she had no other choice. Since she has no such need now, she naturally wouldn’t inquire about it and thus wouldn’t know about it.

Tan Yixuan shook her head in confusion, not understanding what Wang Sasa’s questions meant.

Seeing Tan Yixuan’s expression, Wang Sasa finally relaxed. She patted her shoulder and smiled, “What were you asking me just now?”

Distracted by Wang Sasa’s diversion, Tan Yixuan almost forgot her own question. She pursed her lips, and after seeing Wang Sasa frown thoughtfully, she suddenly realized and asked, “Were you asking if I have someone I like?”

Tan Yixuan nodded blankly, giving a nonchalant “mm” as if the answer didn’t matter much. Only she knew how complex her feelings were and how fast her heart was racing.

Wang Sasa, oblivious to Tan Yixuan’s inner turmoil, answered heartlessly, “Of course not!” After a pause, she raised an eyebrow and asked, “Why are you asking that?”

With a weight lifted from her chest, Tan Yixuan turned away, hiding her smiling lips, and casually said, “So, you don’t like Wei Qi, right?”

Hearing Wei Qi’s name, Wang Sasa pondered. Why did Tan Yixuan keep bringing him up?

And she was nervously asking if Wang Sasa liked him.

Could it be… that Tan Yixuan has taken a liking to him just because Wei Qi took her to the hospital?

Never mind that Tan Yixuan and Wei Qi aren’t a couple in the original story. Even if they were, it wouldn’t be a happy pairing. Wei Qi is fickle and a typical playboy; would Tan Yixuan, the innocent flower, be ruined by him?

If they broke up and Tan Yixuan turned bitter in love, who would Wang Sasa turn to for answers?

Wang Sasa squinted, giving Tan Yixuan a deep, enigmatic look. No matter what, she mustn’t let Tan Yixuan and Wei Qi be together.

Realizing this, Wang Sasa held Tan Yixuan’s hand and hesitated before saying, “As for Wei Qi…” She couldn’t bring herself to say she liked him; her taste just wouldn’t allow it. But she hoped Tan Yixuan, being smart, would understand the unspoken words.

Indeed, when Wang Sasa looked up, she saw Tan Yixuan’s face turn pale instantly. Tan Yixuan forced a smile and asked, “You… still like him?”

Wang Sasa shook her head regretfully, holding her hand and sighing, “I don’t want to either.” Who told you to like him?

Tan Yixuan’s face remained stiff, and she quietly pulled her hand away, saying decisively, “I understand.”

Understand what? Wang Sasa was puzzled, instinctively pulling Tan Yixuan’s hand back and holding it affectionately, smiling brightly, “Tan Yixuan, we’re still good friends, right? You won’t have any issues with me because of Wei Qi, will you?”

Tan Yixuan looked at her deeply. She wanted to pull her hand away forcefully, but Wang Sasa held it tightly, insisting on a positive answer. With a sigh of resignation, she said, “Fine, I promise, I won’t have any issues with you because of… Wei Qi.”

Wang Sasa breathed a sigh of relief and smiled brightly, “That makes me feel better!” Then she asked, “So, you admit we’re good friends now?”

Tan Yixuan glanced at their joined hands, remained silent for a moment, and instead said, “Could you let go of my hand?”

Wang Sasa nonchalantly released her grip, went to the coffee table, and picked up a bunch of grapes, offering them to Tan Yixuan, “Do you want some grapes? I’ll peel them for you.”

Tan Yixuan bit her lip, looked at her, and was about to say something polite when the hospital room door suddenly opened. Then, the annoying Wei Qi appeared.

He entered carrying two bags of takeout and said to Wang Sasa, “Here, your lunch.”

Wang Sasa put down the grapes, turned around to take the food, placed it on the coffee table, and opened it, surprised, “You bought so much?”

Wei Qi hadn’t had lunch himself, so he bought three portions. But seeing Wang Sasa, he suddenly felt embarrassed to admit that one of them was for himself.

Wang Sasa busied herself preparing the food for Tan Yixuan and then sat on the sofa, ready to eat. Noticing the intense stare from Wei Qi, she raised an eyebrow, “Aren’t you leaving yet?”

With him standing there, did she pretend not to see him? Wei Qi, frustrated, turned and stormed out of the room, slamming the door behind him, causing a cloud of dust to stir.

Wang Sasa shook her head and turned to Tan Yixuan, saying, “People with poor self-control and unpredictable emotions often have violent tendencies. If you’re looking for a boyfriend, make sure it’s not someone like that.”

Even so, you still like him, don’t you?

Tan Yixuan lowered her gaze, looking at her slender fingertips, but her smile didn’t reach her eyes. Her thoughts were chaotic, but what came out of her mouth was, “Is that so? I understand now.”

Wang Sasa glanced at Tan Yixuan, unsure of how much she had absorbed. She continued eating while thinking about how to tarnish Wei Qi’s reputation. Meanwhile, Wei Qi, who had stormed out of the hospital, suddenly frowned and muttered, “What was I planning to do again?”

In the hospital room, Wang Sasa finished her lunch and felt drowsy.

Seeing her leaning against the sofa, sleepy-eyed, Tan Yixuan couldn’t help but suggest, “Do you want to go home and take a nap?”

Wang Sasa waved her hand to refuse, then struggled for a moment before closing her eyes and collapsing onto the sofa. Her sleep schedule was very regular, and she could fall asleep instantly at the right time. Watching her innocent sleeping face, Tan Yixuan unconsciously pressed her lips together, her gaze lingering on Wang Sasa’s face.

Wang Sasa had a dream.

In a daze, she felt someone gently touching her cheek. It was as if she was in a nightmare, her whole body lacking strength. After a while, she tried hard to open her eyes and found herself sitting in a classroom.

The classroom at No. 1 High School was as spacious and bright as it was before her transmigration.

She suddenly sprang up from her seat, regardless of the ongoing class, and looked around in shock.

The teacher stood at the podium, frowning and angrily saying, “Wang Sasa, what are you doing?”

Around her were the astonished gazes of her classmates.

Wang Sasa looked at her hands, then anxiously touched her cheek.

She had returned?

Wait… that novel!

Ignoring the teacher’s roar, Wang Sasa hurriedly rummaged through her backpack. Sure enough, among the pile of textbooks, she found the novel that had caused her transmigration. On the cover, the ‘Tan Yixuan’ with a shadowy face grinned at her.

Shaking with fear, Wang Sasa grabbed the novel and dashed to the trash bin at the back of the classroom, throwing the book into it with force.

“Ha ha ha! Now it’s foolproof!”

Wang Sasa cried tears of joy, but suddenly, a gentle voice came from behind, “Sasa?”

Hearing the familiar voice, Wang Sasa stiffened. Then, her arm was suddenly grabbed by someone. She turned around stiffly to see Tan Yixuan standing behind her with a blank expression, her gaze dark. Tan Yixuan asked, “Where are you going?”

Wang Sasa, now terrified, was shaken awake from her dream.

She opened her eyes to see Tan Yixuan’s worried face, “Are you okay? Did you have a nightmare?”

It was indeed a dream.

Wang Sasa wiped the cold sweat from her forehead, feeling lost and disappointed to find Tan Yixuan still holding her arm. She had already become good friends with Tan Yixuan; why couldn’t she return to her previous life?

Could it be… Tan Yixuan doesn’t truly acknowledge their friendship?

Wang Sasa, distressed, sat up abruptly and firmly grasped Tan Yixuan’s hand, asking seriously, “Tan Yixuan, are we good friends?”

Tan Yixuan hesitated, glanced at their joined hands, and nodded with a smile.

Wang Sasa immediately released her hand, feeling conflicted and rubbing her forehead.

No…

The condition for returning wasn’t ‘becoming good friends with Tan Yixuan,’ but ‘preventing Tan Yixuan from turning dark.’

The former would only ensure Tan Yixuan wouldn’t trouble her after becoming dark. The latter was the true objective of her transmigration!

Wang Sasa reconsidered her next steps.

To prevent Tan Yixuan from turning dark, she must ensure Tan Yixuan doesn’t get hurt.

First, Grandma Tan must not come to harm. So, she must arrange for Grandma Tan to get a physical checkup immediately.

Second, isolate Wei Qi to prevent him from getting close to Tan Yixuan.

Third, make it clear to those who want to bully Tan Yixuan that she is under Wang Sasa’s protection…

Wang Sasa tapped her chin, unable to think of anything further. She started rethinking her plan from scratch. Handling Grandma Tan was straightforward and could be done quickly. However, she was unsure about Tan Yixuan’s feelings for Wei Qi.

Wang Sasa’s approach to Wei Qi was simple.

That is, to tarnish his reputation, thoroughly discredit him. If that doesn’t work, she’d handle it herself. If Wei Qi wasn’t interested in her, she would find Wei Qi’s official pairing and match them up.

Resolved, Wang Sasa felt more at ease. She said to Tan Yixuan, “You’ve been through so much, and I haven’t even told Grandma Tan yet.” Without waiting for Tan Yixuan to respond, she took out her phone and said, “I’ll give Grandma Tan a call.”

When Grandma Tan received Wang Sasa’s call and learned about her granddaughter’s accident, she stopped praying and hurried to the hospital in a panic. Upon entering the ward and seeing her granddaughter lying in bed, Grandma Tan began to cry, “Yixuan, how could you be so careless? How did you fall from upstairs?”

Seeing her granddaughter not only had three stitches on her head but also had a limp, Grandma Tan was even more heartbroken. “Wait, I’ll call your parents…”

In the original story, Tan Yixuan’s parents were almost like they had disappeared, only returning to handle the funeral when Tan Yixuan had an accident. From the original story, it seemed her relationship with her parents wasn’t very good.

Tan Yixuan quickly held Grandma Tan’s hand, saying, “Grandma, I’m fine.” She then gave Wang Sasa a look, signaling her to change the topic.

Seeing this, Wang Sasa hurriedly pulled Grandma Tan aside and said, “Grandma Tan, do you remember the lottery we had on Weibo last time? Since you’re already at the hospital today, why not go for a checkup?”

Both Grandma Tan and Tan Yixuan were taken aback by the mention of a checkup. Tan Yixuan was hearing about it for the first time, while Grandma Tan looked at Tan Yixuan and hesitated, “Isn’t this a bit inappropriate?”

“What’s inappropriate? Are you worried about Yixuan? Yixuan is fine, and besides, I’m here!” Wang Sasa coaxed and pulled Grandma Tan out of the ward.

Grandma Tan initially came to visit her granddaughter but ended up drowsily being taken for a checkup. After a full set of exams, her mood stabilized. The results would take a few days, and Tan Yixuan didn’t need to be hospitalized; she could return in a week to have her stitches removed. Thus, the three of them went home that evening.

Tan Yixuan had difficulty walking and was supposed to rest at home for a week. However, fearing that she might fall behind in her studies, she insisted on going to school despite Wang Sasa and Grandma Tan’s attempts to persuade her.

Reluctantly, Wang Sasa volunteered to ride her small bike to school with Tan Yixuan. Although she originally wanted to ask her own driver to take them, Tan Yixuan refused.

The reason for the refusal was that it would be too conspicuous.

So Wang Sasa managed to get a small scooter from somewhere and handed Tan Yixuan a helmet, saying, “Will this work?”

Tan Yixuan stayed in a dormitory and had to pack her bags on Sunday evening to return to school. When Wang Sasa arrived at the school with her small scooter, it was still early. She helped Tan Yixuan organize her luggage, and it was soon nearing dinner time.

Tan Yixuan lived in Room 104, which Wang Sasa found to be quite terrible.

The dilapidated dormitory building was dim and damp, with windows tightly shut, rarely seeing daylight. Tan Yixuan had it a bit better, as she lived in the upper bunk by the window, so the dampness wasn’t as severe.

Wang Sasa lifted the blanket and frowned, “Why don’t you stay at my place? I live alone anyway.”

Wang Sasa’s apartment was quite close to the school, which was why she didn’t stay in the dormitory. Wang Sasa felt that such a living environment was detrimental to Tan Yixuan’s health and generously invited her to stay.

Tan Yixuan looked down and smiled slightly, then shook her head firmly in refusal.

Wang Sasa knew that Tan Yixuan had too much pride to accept such unsolicited help, so she didn’t insist. Looking at her watch, it was almost five o’clock in the evening. Just as she was about to invite Tan Yixuan to dinner, the door opened.

Four chattering girls entered, all of whom were Tan Yixuan’s roommates. The first girl had chestnut-colored long curly hair and was tall and beautiful, though her expression was quite displeased.

Wang Sasa tried to recall her classmates and remembered that this girl’s surname might be Zhang? Zhang something? Wang Sasa couldn’t recall exactly, as she had too many classmates.

“Zhang Yu, don’t be angry! It’s all Li Songbo’s fault!” Qi Nanlu stood up for her friend, indignantly saying, “How could he fall for someone else!”

Wen Fanlei nodded in agreement, “Li Songbo has terrible taste! He ignores a beauty like you and goes for Wang Shasha, that delinquent? You’re clearly better looking and have better grades than her.”

Jiang Qishan timidly chimed in, “Don’t say that, I think Wang Shasha has really improved a lot.”

Seeing Zhang Yu’s displeased expression, Qi Nanlu immediately snapped, “Jiang Qishan, whose side are you on? If you want to flatter Wang Shasha, go hang out with her! Anyway, there’s already a Tan Yixuan in front of you, and you’re no different!”

Jiang Qishan’s face turned red, and she was left speechless.

Li Songbo had pursued Zhang Yu for a long time, but she had never shown interest in him. Later, Zhang Yu privately discussed with her roommates and said that Zhang Yu wasn’t as pretty as Wang Sasa. This comment got out and reached Zhang Yu. Angered, Zhang Yu confronted Li Songbo, who then vowed to pursue Wang Sasa.

Even if it was something she didn’t want, she didn’t want anyone else to take it.

The four girls continued their unrestrained discussion, completely unaware of the other two people in the dorm.

Tan Yixuan felt a bit embarrassed. Glancing at the center of the discussion, she saw Wang Sasa calmly leaning against the wall, listening with interest, completely unfazed by the gossip.

Qi Nanlu noticed the extra backpack on the only desk in the dorm and suddenly froze, looking up. She saw Wang Sasa and Tan Yixuan sitting on the upper bunk and instantly froze.

The other three girls, noticing Qi Nanlu’s reaction, looked up as well.

Wang Sasa waved her hand with a smirk, “Hello, Tan Yixuan’s roommates.”

The four girls froze simultaneously, especially the three who had been talking badly about Wang Sasa. Zhang Yu forced a smile, unable to say a word. Their attitude toward Wang Sasa was one of private complaints, not daring to confront her directly. They all looked as timid as quails.

Wang Sasa jumped down from the bed, helped Tan Yixuan down, and cheerfully said goodbye to the group before taking Tan Yixuan to the cafeteria.

During dinner, Wang Sasa again urged Tan Yixuan to move out and live with her, but Tan Yixuan stubbornly refused. Wang Sasa sighed, “Your roommates seem quite troublesome. Are you sure you don’t want to move out?”

Tan Yixuan looked at her with a calm expression and replied simply, “I know what I’m doing.”

What exactly do you know? Wang Sasa thought.

After the evening study session, Wang Sasa was about to pack up her books and head home when she suddenly remembered Tan Yixuan’s difficulty walking and decided to check on her one more time. As she approached the door of Room 104, she heard a girl’s sharp voice from inside.

“Tan Yixuan, I know you took my watch!”

Zhang Yu’s watch was missing. It was a birthday gift from her parents and was worth around a hundred thousand. Zhang Yu had worn it to show off. Normally, such a valuable item was always with her, but she had taken it off and left it on the bed while she answered a call from Li Songbo.

Zhang Yu rushed out of the dorm to meet Li Songbo, and when she returned, her watch was gone.

At that time, the other roommates were in the bathroom, and only Tan Yixuan had returned to the dorm early. That’s why Zhang Yu suspected Tan Yixuan of taking her watch.

Tan Yixuan denied with a blank expression, “It wasn’t me. I didn’t take it.”

As the other roommates returned and saw the tense atmosphere in the dorm, they exchanged puzzled looks. After understanding the situation, Jiang Qishan stammered, “I don’t think Tan Yixuan is like that… Could it be that she just misplaced it somewhere?”

Zhang Yu said coldly, “I’ve looked everywhere, and Tan Yixuan was the only one in the dorm. If it wasn’t her, who else could have taken my watch?”

Qi Nanlu shoved Jiang Qishan aside and angrily said, “I’ve never liked you. I heard your family is quite poor, yet your parents insist on sending you to school. Now that you’re clinging to Wang Shasha, do you think you can rise above your station?”

Zhang Yu immediately thought of the incident earlier when she had been caught bad-mouthing someone. Her suspicion about Tan Yixuan only grew stronger. “Tan Yixuan, if you return it, I will overlook this matter.”

Tan Yixuan’s anger turned into a cold smile as she said, “I told you I didn’t take it. I didn’t take it!”

Jiang Qishan, unsure of whom to believe, looked around. Zhang Yu might be harsh with her words, but she wouldn’t accuse someone without reason. Could it be that Tan Yixuan’s family was in trouble, and she stole Zhang Yu’s watch? Trying to de-escalate, she gently suggested, “Maybe Tan Yixuan took it by mistake. It’s not a big deal; it can be found.”

Tan Yixuan glanced at her and furrowed her brow.

When Wang Sasa arrived, the atmosphere in Room 104 was tense. After understanding the situation, Wang Sasa, unable to listen any longer, pushed open the slightly ajar door, leaned against the doorframe, and smiled at Tan Yixuan, saying, “Good evening. It seems like you’ve encountered some trouble?”

As she spoke, she walked into the dorm, went to Tan Yixuan’s side to support her, and then turned to the others in Room 104, saying, “Want to catch the thief? It’s simple; I can help.” She then took out her phone and dialed 110.

“Your watch wasn’t cheap, right? If it’s worth over a thousand yuan, the case can be filed. If anyone here is under eighteen, they will be held criminally responsible,” Wang Sasa said casually, pretending to answer the phone, “Hello?”

“Hold on!”

A voice interrupted Wang Sasa.

Wang Sasa turned to see Zhang Yu looking frustrated at her. “Never mind, maybe I made a mistake. I’ll look again.”

Jiang Qishan, not wanting to see her roommates fighting so openly, quickly tried to smooth things over. “We’re all classmates; it’s just a misunderstanding…”

Wang Sasa, with a faint smile, ended the call, glanced at the two silent individuals, and said with a slight smirk, “That’s not going to work. It’s an indoor theft. I don’t want to be classmates with someone like that.” With it approaching eleven o’clock, if they continued, she wouldn’t be getting any sleep tonight.

After a moment’s thought, she said to the group, “Everyone should rest for now. I’ll call the police tomorrow morning.”

Ignoring the expressions of those present, she took Tan Yixuan’s hand and left.

Tan Yixuan let Wang Sasa lead her away without protest.

As they walked, Wang Sasa looked back at Tan Yixuan, observing her expression, and asked thoughtfully, “Feeling sad?”

Tan Yixuan shook her head, looked at her calmly, and said, “There’s nothing to be sad about. I’m used to it.”

Wang Sasa sensed a hint of emotion in Tan Yixuan’s voice and suddenly stopped, turned around, and firmly grasped her shoulders. “Tan Yixuan, you shouldn’t get used to things like this.”

As the final boss of “Campus Ghost Stories,” Tan Yixuan had always been troubled, with people coming to bully and slander her. How strong must her heart be to get used to others’ malice?

Feeling a pang of sympathy, Wang Sasa sincerely said, “No one has the right to hurt you, and you shouldn’t get used to being harmed by others.” She paused, then said resolutely, “If you encounter something like this again, you should call 110, just like I would!”

Tan Yixuan gazed at her, touched by the sincerity in Wang Sasa’s eyes. Her heart felt both sore and soft; no one had ever considered things from her perspective and genuinely cared for her. She lowered her eyes and smiled gently, “Then… what if calling 110 doesn’t help?”

Wang Sasa inwardly scoffed at the idea that there was anything the police couldn’t handle but said firmly, “Then you can come to me. I will help you no matter what.”

Tan Yixuan reached out and took Wang Sasa’s fingers, gently rubbing them in her palm, sending a tickling sensation through her fingers.

She looked at Wang Sasa with focused attention, her voice soft and her lips slightly curved, showing a hint of sweetness. “Okay. In the future, can I call you Sasa?”

“Of course,” Wang Sasa said, glancing at their interlaced hands with a slight smile, though feeling a bit strange. She hadn’t expected Tan Yixuan to be so affectionate with her friends.

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