Chapter -10
The Kind-Hearted Beauty
Inside the nail salon.
Yu Zhi sat down helplessly and whispered,
“Pei-jie, what do you want to eat? I’ll bring something back for you later…”
Pei Nian’an shot her a glance, then pulled out her phone and dialed a number.
“Send me lunch. Deliver it to…”
She looked up and asked the shop owner, “What’s this address?”
“Charm Nail Salon, North Gate branch of Jingbei University!”
Pei Nian’an repeated the address into the phone, hung up, then lifted her chin toward Yu Zhi.
“Just wait. You won’t starve. It’ll be here soon.”
Yu Zhi was stunned, giving her a thumbs-up. “Pei-jie, you’re amazing!”
About half an hour later, the store door opened.
A man in a suit walked in carrying a refined delivery box, followed by another handsome man in formal wear.
The two of them instantly drew everyone’s attention the moment they entered.
“Miss Pei, your lunch.” The two men stopped beside Pei Nian’an and spoke respectfully.
Pei Nian’an nodded casually and turned to the shop owner.
“It’s too dusty here. Is there a place we can eat?”
The owner blinked and pointed inside.
“There’s a dining table in the back.”
Pei Nian’an gestured toward the two suited men. “Put it inside.”
The men, wearing professional smiles, nodded politely.
Everyone in the salon stopped what they were doing and stared in disbelief.
Yu Zhi was dumbfounded. Those two handsome guys in suits are the deliverymen? Rich people really do live in a different world!
Inside the room, one of the men took out a spotless white tablecloth and spread it elegantly across the small table.
Then, one arranged the utensils while the other opened a three-tier food box — revealing exquisite Japanese cuisine: a platter of fresh sashimi, steaming chawanmushi, golden crispy tempura…
After carefully setting everything out, the two stepped out of the room and said to Pei Nian’an,
“Miss Pei, everything has been prepared to your liking.” They bowed respectfully. “Please enjoy your meal.”
Pei Nian’an didn’t even blink, turning lazily to Yu Zhi. “I’m not hungry. You go eat.”
The girls getting their nails done around them looked over enviously, whispering among themselves.
Yu Zhi was wide-eyed. She stepped into the back room, looking at the table setting that could rival a five-star restaurant, nearly moved to tears.
Who would’ve guessed this was delivery?!
And they say Miss Pei is mean and arrogant? She’s clearly a beautiful, kind-hearted fairy!
I’m so lucky!
Three hours later.
Yu Zhi was sitting on the couch, her butt sore.
Her nail design was simple and didn’t require extensions, so she had finished long ago. Now she was just waiting for Pei Nian’an.
“Pei-jie, we’ve got class at 2:30…” Yu Zhi whispered.
Pei Nian’an, admiring the crystals on her nails, waved a hand dismissively. “What’s the rush?”
The nail tech said, “Almost done, just one more top coat.”
Finally, the manicure was finished. Pei Nian’an admired her glittering nails with satisfaction. “Pretty, right?”
“Gorgeous!” Yu Zhi grabbed her bag. “Come on, we’re going to be late!”
As they walked back toward campus, Pei Nian’an slowed down. “Why is it so far?”
Yu Zhi pointed ahead. “It’s right next to the library — just ten more minutes.”
Pei Nian’an frowned, looking around.
Then she suddenly raised her voice. “Who doesn’t have class this afternoon? Help me take attendance! I’ll pay!”
Several students nearby turned to look at her in surprise.
Finally, a girl with glasses ran over. “W-what class?”
“Preschool Education,” Pei Nian’an said carelessly, extending her hand. “Five thousand yuan. Deal or not?”
The girl’s eyes lit up.
【Attention, Host: Pei Nian’an is forbidden to skip class or be lazy, or your tenfold reward will be revoked.】
Yu Zhi: “???”
How am I supposed to stop her?
Pei Nian’an offering five thousand just for someone to take her place — even Yu Zhi was tempted!
It’s a fair deal! I can’t stop someone from making money, can I?!
System: 【Stop whining! Why do you think I let you be reborn?】
Yu Zhi: “…Fair point.”
As Pei Nian’an pulled out her phone to transfer the money, Yu Zhi’s heart nearly jumped out of her chest. She couldn’t afford to lose that tenfold reward!
Just then, Gu Chengnian appeared.
He walked up just in time to see Pei Nian’an scanning the girl’s payment code.
Gu Chengnian frowned instinctively.
“Pei Nian’an, what are you doing?”
Pei Nian’an froze for a second when she saw him.
Yu Zhi quickly jumped in with a smile, “Oh, Gu Shao, it’s like this! This classmate just helped Nian’an with something, and Nian’an was sending her a red packet to thank her!”
“She can’t help it — our Nian’an is just so kind and generous!”
Yu Zhi kept winking madly at her.
Miss Pei, please don’t let him find out you’re trying to skip class!
We have to keep your image as the diligent, sweet, model student!
Luckily, Pei Nian’an finally caught on.
She smiled, tapping her phone, and said softly to the girl,
“Yes, yes, here — 520 yuan. Thank you so much, classmate~”
The girl was quick on the uptake. She accepted the money and smiled back,
“You’re welcome, happy to help!”
Then she wisely made her exit.
“Chengnian-ge, why are you here?” Pei Nian’an put away her phone, her voice instantly turning sweet.
Gu Chengnian cleared his throat and looked away, a little uncomfortable.
“Uh, I… thought you had class this afternoon. I don’t, so I figured I’d go with you.”
“Really?!” Pei Nian’an’s eyes lit up like stars, her whole face glowing.
“You’ll go to class with me? That’s great!”
Yu Zhi quietly sighed in relief and said quickly, “Let’s go then! I’ll show you the way — we’re about to be late.”
Pei Nian’an cheerfully took Gu Chengnian’s arm, beaming with joy.
【Congratulations, Host. Task complete. Reward: 5000 × 10!】
Yu Zhi ignored the system’s message. The money was going toward paying debts anyway — it didn’t matter much to her.
But she couldn’t help wondering — why was Gu Chengnian suddenly being so nice, wanting to go to class with Pei Nian’an?
Until Yu Zhi spotted Wen Ying walking ahead — then it all made sense.
Ah. So that’s why.
Gu Chengnian didn’t suddenly change — he just wanted to see his destined heroine.
What a scumbag!
Yu Zhi spat in her heart.
The “5000 × 10” reward means the system gives a base reward of 5000, multiplied by 10 for a total of 50,000. It’s written this way to avoid confusion with further multiplication.
