: You're far from being able to fight me.

Tu Shanlin had just heard this when she noticed that the girls had stopped talking. She was immediately confused, especially finding it hard to agree with the idea of ​​two-timing.

She and Qiao Yuan are just normal classmates now; they haven't even exchanged more than a few words.

These people are so annoying!

She couldn't help but recall the gossip and pointing fingers from her family; it was true, it was the same everywhere.

She wants to wear a frog costume.

She strolls freely through the city, unrestrained, and no one knows who she is.

Hmm, Qiao Yuan knows.

Her thoughts paused for a moment.

Now, compared to those unconvincing rumors, she was a little curious as to why Qiao Yuan next to her seemed completely unresponsive and indifferent.

She couldn't help but glance out of the corner of her eye and quietly noticed that the other person was smiling at their phone.

Tu Shanlin wanted to go see it but restrained himself, feeling that it was inappropriate to pry into someone's privacy.

In the end, she opened her mouth but continued eating without peeking. However, the discussions from earlier kept replaying in her mind.

Based on what she's seen of him these past few days, he doesn't seem like it at all. He always seems so pure and innocent. Of course, you can know a person's face but not their heart...

Her emotions were in turmoil, and she had many random thoughts. In the end, she still secretly wanted to take a look, just one look.

Tu Shanlin soon saw that Qiao Yuan was looking for new sports events through his mobile phone, namely the Federal Golf Tour and the Royal Horse Racing Autumn Race.

Wait, her peripheral vision suddenly paused.

She likes competitions, especially horse racing and golf; she even has a lifetime black card for them.

She increasingly felt that Qiao Yuan was different; other boys all liked things like soccer and basketball.

But the gossip from earlier still lingered in her mind. Who exactly was the baby on the other end of the phone? She wasn't upset; she was just curious.

In fact, she has always maintained a strong sense of boundaries with strangers since childhood, never speaking or communicating, and has never had any contact with them.

Whether at school or elsewhere.

Except for this time.

As she was thinking this, seeing more and more classmates returning to the classroom, she couldn't help but become even more reserved.

Qiao Yuan had finished eating, and seeing that Tu Shanlin had almost finished as well, he smiled and said, "Give it to me, and we'll have the school's robot deliver it to me later."

Tu Shanlin, his face flushed, froze, finished the last small fish, handed it over, and thanked him.

She became increasingly curious, and today the clarity in the other person's eyes was the same as on the day they were assigned to classes, without any ulterior motives, simply a desire to help.

I was just helping out.

At that moment, she seemed to understand something.

So the other party didn't care about the criticism at all and didn't react at all.

She was filled with anxiety and uncertainty, but gradually she came to terms with it. However, just a glance out of the corner of her eye would make her heart race again.

She saw it!

She had just noticed that Qiao Yuan's phone screen was no longer displaying the sports competition, but instead showing him searching for [what foxes like to eat] and [do foxes like to eat fish?].

Tu Shanlin was so nervous that his toes were pressed together, and his face was so red that you could wring water out of it.

What...what is he doing?!

At that moment, Charlie, Meng Ziming, and others entered the classroom one after another, their faces turning pale.

Meng Ziming scoffed, "Tch!"

Charlie was somewhat disappointed. What right did this beast have to dine with the Tu Shan princess?

What a damn downpour! It's so annoying. Otherwise, he would definitely challenge Qiao Yuan again, avenge his previous defeat, and reclaim his rightful glory.

He felt an itch all over his body every day until he regained his dignity, like a demon in his heart.

The three gossip-loving girls were secretly observing, sensing that there was going to be a good show to watch.

Although he hadn't said a word, Qiao Yuan had noticed that Tu Shanlin liked to eat fish, especially the kind he really liked, and he had just looked it up.

He then learned that foxes are omnivorous and eat everything. He used to think that foxes were similar to weasels, only liking to eat pheasants and rabbits.

The little fox's face was so red today, he seemed so nervous. Sigh, he was too embarrassed to speak just now, even though he clearly saw an extra million in his account.

Although I knew about this million when I had a premonition in the morning, it's still different.

Now I can finally go on a shopping spree!

First, I'll get a computer, then a high-speed flight backpack, and arrange crash insurance. I'll snowball the rest next week, and then I'll go buy the medicine.

I wonder how many Night Stones I can get, and how much they will enhance Night Breathing and Eternal Night Technique.

I get excited just thinking about it.

He had heard the girls' criticisms, but he couldn't be bothered to pay them any attention.

In this situation, he loses the moment he opens his mouth.

Besides, she's his sister. No matter how ambiguous things are between him and his sister, in his heart, Yan Baobao will always be the sister who has given him countless favors and family affection.

He accepts everything about Yan Baobao—all her arrogance, all her jealousy, and all her love.

I'm going to pick out a computer now, so I can play games with my baby tonight wearing Kirby helmets.

Hu Tu walked in, came to his side, pointed upstairs and said, "Your sister didn't come again? I heard them talking about it."

Qiao Yuan nodded: "Yes, she's not doing military training anymore."

"Oh, that's so awesome!" Hu Tu said with envy, "Privilege, that's real privilege."

"You're overthinking it, she's busy," Qiao Yuan smiled. "But we went to Bubble Plaza yesterday, you know the Garden Area, it's breathtaking."

"I know, I know, the aurora borealis, that's one of the most beautiful places in the third main city."

At this moment, Tu Shanlin was listening intently with his furry ears perked up, becoming increasingly bewildered.

Why is there another older sister?

Does that sound like it's from their Galaxy University?

Sigh, my own sister who's the same age as me.

But... but those girls also said that Qiao Yuan called her "baby" on the phone yesterday.

Is it one person or two people?

She's really confused right now.

Qiao Yuan started discussing computer configurations and home theater arrangements with Hu Tu and received a lot of advice; after all, the other party was a rich second-generation.

"Okay, I'll listen to you."

Hu Tu added enthusiastically, "You want to do it today? I reckon the installation fee in the main city will be very expensive."

"It's nothing," Qiao Yuan said with a smile. "I bought her a pair of holographic helmets yesterday."

"Tsk tsk tsk, you're definitely going to make it big now. Before, your sister was always buying you this and that, but now you're the one buying things for your sister."

"Keep a low profile, just making a little money."

"Don't take me with you! Look how badly I've lost money," Hu Tu said, pulling out his phone to show a green stock screen. "Take me with you next time, okay?"

"Okay, I'll tell you later." Qiao Yuan agreed without hesitation.

He didn't mention the betting on football, not because he was stingy, but because there was no need to be high-profile about something as certain as luck, especially since he hadn't even told the baby.

Besides, Hu Tu is not short of money. If the other party were as poor as him, he would really lend a hand and make a fortune to get out of their predicament.

But if there are any more stock gains in the startup sector next time, Hu Tu can make a fortune along with them.

Stocks are something you only encounter once a month or so, but a competition happens every few days. If you keep leading the opponent to victory, it will be hard to explain later, so it's best not to say anything.

You can't just deliberately lose a few times and lose some money to be honest. Who cares if Hu Tujie minds? He certainly does.

That's all his money.

Half an hour later, he finalized the computer configuration list, totaling 45,000 yuan, with excellent performance, which would be a perfect match for the 32k 240fps holographic headset.

In addition, there is a holographic cinema device, which adds up to a cost of nearly 100,000.

Actually, there are now standalone headsets with built-in computer motherboards, so there's no need for a computer case anymore. However, he didn't buy a computer just for playing games.

Holographic home theaters require a chassis and high performance to create an immersive atmosphere similar to cyberspace.

There's still some time left until 1 p.m., and he's going to Bubble Plaza tonight.

After a moment's thought, Qiao Yuan patted Hu Tu on the shoulder: "I'll have them deliver it to my door right now. Got some time? Want to come take a look at my new place?"

Hu Tu immediately stood up excitedly: "Okay, let's go, haha."

Qiao Yuan went downstairs, opened his umbrella, and left through the east gate with Hu Tu. They were just across the street to get home.

Hu Tu changed his shoes and went inside, nodding repeatedly at the Shanghai-style Chinese decor: "Not bad, not bad, tasteful haha, this pool is beautiful."

While waiting for the computer to be delivered, Qiao Yuan suddenly slapped his forehead and remembered something.

"By the way, I have a quantum hard drive here, but it requires a six-digit password."

"No problem, six digits isn't difficult, it'll just take some time. I'll help you crack it when we get there." Hu Tu took the hard drive Qiao Yuan handed him: "Where did you get this? Did you find it? Or what?"

"Pretty much. I swiped one when I was playing tag with the baby earlier."

"Wow, you've already arrested people?" Hu Tu felt like a lot had happened in the past two days.

Qiao Yuan shook his head: "I just happened to run into it on the road. It was just a bargain. After all, it's from a big company. I was wondering if it would be worth anything."

"Okay, sure, I'll take care of it."

After a while, once the computer was delivered, they worked with the installer to assemble and configure it.

During this time, Qiao Yuan put on the helmet and played the popular mecha game "Stellaris." Wearing a custom-made large mecha, he galloped through the starry sea. The extreme realism was no less than the shock he felt when he went to the wreckage area yesterday. It wasn't until Hu Tu patted him that he realized he was playing a game...

He chuckled as he took off his helmet, "Fantastic! It's a world of difference from before."

Hu Tu said with a wry smile, "Let me try it on. Your sister's is too small; my head is too big to fit it in."

Next, they installed a holographic cinema device in the living room, consisting of small sensor dots that looked like transparent crystal chandeliers decorating the wall.

Once lit up, the view of the home gradually unfolds around the central control projection, enhanced by the starlight, immersing them completely in the scenes of the film, similar to a holographic helmet.

It was almost 2 p.m. when they finished. After the installer left, Hu Tu took the black quantum hard drive, pulled out the wires from his prosthetic wrist, inserted one into the hard drive and connected the other to the computer case.

Qiao Yuan watched as 2:30 PM drew closer and closer, thankfully he made it in time.

Hu Tu spent 27 minutes deciphering it, then shook his head: "Six digits isn't hard, but this hard drive has an anti-decryption Trojan program. Damn, I almost got infected."

"Thanks, bro," Qiao Yuan said, opening the hard drive, glancing at the three folders inside, then quickly unplugging them and putting them in the cabinet.

I'll take a closer look when I get home tonight.

He and Hu Tu hurriedly left the house and rushed into the school right at the 30-minute mark.

Stimulate!

I used to do that a lot back in high school.

He and Hu Tu returned to their class chatting and laughing, and thankfully Instructor Zhou didn't say anything.

Today's military training was rather perfunctory; the rain was too heavy, and the class just kept doing squats.

Before he knew it, it was evening. Qiao Yuan was leisurely eating in the cafeteria. It was only a little before six o'clock, so there was no rush.

Last night, that guy said we'd meet at Old Henry's BBQ at 7:30 p.m.

I had good luck today. I placed my bet on the Tian Ce team this morning as a trial, and I still have three bets left.

"Hmm, let's go early. We can also stop by the shop we went to yesterday to exchange for a high-end flight backpack."

After making up his mind, Qiao Yuan finished eating and walked out of the school gate with Hu Tu, then took a taxi to Bubble Plaza.

Unbeknownst to him, no sooner had he left than a black muscle car, diagonally opposite the main gate of Galaxy University, started up and followed him from a distance.

A sinister-looking man sat in the muscle car, his hair disheveled and his face obscured.

At that moment, the man stared at Qiao Yuan's car, his dark red tongue, half a foot long, sticking out from his thin, black lips, making a few excited hissing sounds.

"Just a little brat, is he worth my time? Forget it, it's Queen Veronica's order after all. As long as he licks my feet, that's enough."

"Bullshit! Veronica is a bitch, you know that, you saw it the other day! What kind of bullshit queen is she? She fawned over Simon like a dog."

"Victor! Kill this brat and show Veronica what a real man is."

"But... but the Queen will be angry..."

"Coward Victor! She's always bossing me around, who does she think she is? Just a nobody, let her die. He must have some good genes that interest me! I'll devour him, Victor!"

The man muttered to himself as if he were having a mental breakdown. His face, covered by black hair, was sometimes contorted with rage and sometimes filled with trepidation. His dark red vertical pupils became increasingly sharp.

After a while, Qiao Yuan arrived at Bubble Plaza again and went to the virtual peripheral store to buy a wind-powered flying backpack worth 20,000 yuan.

Lighter in weight and faster in speed, reaching up to 80 kilometers per hour, with a brown shell made of three-proof material that is harder than diamond and very durable.

He still remembered how he had to grit his teeth to buy it when it cost several thousand yuan, but now he could spend tens of thousands of yuan without batting an eye. Qiao Yuan sighed slightly.

After strolling around the square for a while, at 7 p.m., Qiao Yuan walked out of the Bubble Square gate, facing the night sky and the distant aurora borealis.

The rain was still falling as he held up his umbrella and walked to the opposite side of the now somewhat deserted Old Henry's Barbecue Restaurant.

There's a mobile coffee shop here, with four large orange beach umbrellas set up next to it, and some rather elegant British retro chairs underneath.

Drinking hot coffee and eating fish and chips in the rain has a unique charm.

He ordered a signature set meal and casually glanced at the newspaper on the table.

Nowadays, holographic projection is the norm for reading, and newspapers, such an old-fashioned item, are extremely rare.

The night was hazy, and the neon lights were dazzling. Although the area wasn't as crowded as it was last night, there were still quite a few tourists and university students coming and going.

He waited quietly, sipping his coffee.

Like a hunter lying in wait.

At that moment, twenty meters behind him, a disheveled man wearing a black trench coat went into the bar next door and ordered a glass of tequila.

"Kill him! Kill this brat! Show Veronica true manly charm, and then... then I can lick Lady Veronica's feet all the time."

"Fuck you, Victor! Get out of my head, you son of a bitch! I'll kill you sooner or later, you coward!"

Meanwhile, the bald, burly man in the black outfit from last night arrived early, sat down in a corner of the barbecue restaurant, lit a cigarette, and seemed to be waiting for someone.

Qiao Yuan looked around calmly until he saw two more burly men appear: one with dark skin and dreadlocks, and the other with a golden beard.

The man with the sideburns, holding a silver-gray metal briefcase in his prosthetic hand, greeted the owner, who immediately changed the sign on the barbecue restaurant to "Closed for Business".

Qiao Yuan narrowed his eyes slightly. It seemed that Old Henry's BBQ restaurant was also part of the same group.

The two burly men ate with the bald man first, and only after the guests at the next table finished eating and left did they begin to discuss an important, unspoken matter.

It was already 8 p.m.

Qiao Yuan used the conversation of this group as an anchor point and arrived in the future two minutes later.

He now stood beside the three men, watching as the bearded man opened his briefcase. With a burst of cold white mist, a frozen, psychedelic jellyfish appeared before them. Beneath the pale blue, translucent flesh, they could clearly see the exquisitely detailed golden internal organs, making it a visually stunning work of art.

The bald man's eyes immediately lit up: "That's right, this is a hybrid! Even in its frozen state, its heart is still beating slightly."

"Damn, this time we really reaped the benefits, getting a treasure from those trash from the Kingdom of Desire," the bald man then looked seriously at the bearded man in front of him: "Wood, have you thought this through? You won't exchange it yourself, even if it's a waste of stones, you still want me to help you deal with your enemies on Crimson Star?"

"To be honest, I don't want to get involved in your mess, but for the sake of this hybrid jellyfish, hehehe, we're brothers, don't worry."

Qiao Yuan also looked at the bearded man. Damn, is he also a cultist of the Church of the Night? Does that mean he can get two Night Masks at once?

Awesome! This is a truly unexpected and delightful surprise.

Yesterday I was thinking that it would be amazing if I could somehow get my hands on a mask.

I didn't expect it to be two pieces.

These guys are really patient. They waited for the people next door to have barbecue for more than half an hour, but when they finally got down to business, the conversation ended in just 5 minutes.

He got into the car with the bald, burly man and his group, seemingly on their way to kill someone.

The hovercar sped through the night, heading towards the South Second Ring Road, and my future self hailed a taxi and followed behind.

But gradually, as he looked around, he noticed a black muscle car that had been secretly following his future self.

Qiao Yuan frowned slightly. Fifteen minutes later, they arrived at the entrance of a nightclub adorned with pink holographic dancers.

He spotted the car again, stopping in front of a foot massage parlor across the street. A tall man in a black trench coat got out and walked towards him along the adjacent skywalk.

He even picked up his phone to look something up on the way.

Seeing that the three guys had arrived at the dark alley behind the nightclub to ambush someone, and that time was running out, they realized that the three guys were about to ambush someone.

After hesitating for a moment, Qiao Yuan decisively went to the man in black and secretly took the phone from the man's pocket.

Upon closer inspection, I realized...

"Damn, who is Veronica? She sent an assassin to test if I know the Night Breathing Technique?"

"No, nobody knows!"

His heart raced, and he quickly analyzed the clues from Caesar's line of thought, gradually realizing someone was on his mind. Suddenly, his expression changed: "Could it be Simon?"

"That's right. Caesar mentioned Simon and the Night Project before, so the other party must be aware of it as well. They might even be cult members of the Night Church..."

He muttered, a murderous glint suddenly flashing in his eyes: "Hmph, you're far from being able to fight me."