15: Do people go out this late these days?

Xia Weiyu had originally intended to come over to wash up and take a bath to relax.

The plan was perfect, but Wang Xiaoting had been pestering her the whole time.

That would have been fine, but she was massaging her neck and shoulders, and kneading her legs and back, which made her very uncomfortable.

She felt a bit repulsed; she wasn't used to this at all.

Although they had bathed together before, the back scrubbing had always been perfunctory; today, Wang Xiaoting was like a completely different person.

After acting as a bath attendant, she became a massage therapist, and she had even changed how she addressed her.

"Sister Weiyu, how is this pressure?"

Wang Xiaoting massaged vigorously, hoping for a shred of recognition.

"Enough, I'm done washing."

Seeing Xia Weiyu about to leave, Wang Xiaoting hurriedly pressed her back down: "Don't go, don't go! I haven't massaged your legs yet."

"What's wrong with you today? You haven't been possessed by a pervert, have you?"

"I... Hehehe."

Wang Xiaoting wouldn't let her go, so she could only sit back in the pool.

She knew this behavior; it was the act of someone currying favor because they needed help.

Offering unsolicited service—there's bound to be an ulterior motive!

But what could she possibly help her with?

"Alright, just say what's on your mind."

"Sister Weiyu, are you going on a mission with Su Chen tomorrow?"

"Yes, that's the seventh time you've asked."

"Can you take me along?"

Wang Xiaoting switched to the other leg and continued kneading:

"Sister Weiyu, you're my dear sister, can you take me with you?

Help your little sister out. I failed my last mission, and I'm still two short of completing the assessment.

There's only one month left. If I don't finish, I'll really have to pack my bags and leave.

You know the strength of those other people; they dawdle for a month and can't even finish one. I've been screwed over several times already. Now, the only one who can save me is you.

Please help, have some pity on me. ＞﹏＜"

Xia Weiyu didn't agree immediately; after all, this would be bothering Su Chen.

"This... but Su Chen and I aren't that close either."

Wang Xiaoting knelt directly in the pool and pleaded again:

"Sister Weiyu, only you can save me now. Su Chen's strength is the best in our year. Taking one person is taking one, taking two is also taking two—he definitely won't care.

He definitely has the strength. Help me!

During the mission, I'll serve you tea and water, and I can even give you a full-body SPA every day.

Even if you're not familiar with Su Chen, it's just because you haven't spent time together. Won't you be acquaintances after the mission?

Su Chen is so good to you; he's taking you on a mission, and he even gave you a healing potion when you were injured.

He gave you a hundred-thousand-dollar healing potion just like that; he must be interested in you. If you ask, he'll definitely agree."

"Don't talk nonsense."

Xia Weiyu raised her left arm, looking at her non-existent left hand:

"He has such good conditions; there must be many girls who like him.

In my situation, why would he care? This time, he's probably just helping out of pity."

"What does that matter? It's just a hand. Things are different now with awakened abilities.

I have a friend with a healing ability. I heard her say that at the Late Stage of Healing Techniques, it's possible to help someone regenerate limbs.

Besides, this is your only flaw; everything else is an advantage.

Your figure is well-maintained, and these peaks are too large for a single hand to grasp.

Your face is also great, so beautiful without any plastic surgery. If you were willing to dress up every day, you wouldn't be any less than a Campus Belle."

"I bet Su Chen definitely likes you, otherwise why would he invite you to team up for no reason?

A man chasing a woman is like crossing a mountain, but a woman chasing a man is like piercing a sheet of paper. If you confess, it'll definitely happen."

"No."

Xia Weiyu shook her head in rejection. She knew the pros and cons; if he agreed, it would be fine, but if he didn't, the relationship would really turn sour.

"Right now, I only want to do missions. I don't want to consider anything else before completing the assessment."

Looking at the constantly complaining Wang Xiaoting, she felt helpless and finally compromised:

"I'll just ask for you, but if you're rejected, you can't be clingy."

"Definitely! You just take me there, and I'll handle the rest!"

...Once they agreed, the two of them left the bathhouse and headed toward Su Chen's dormitory.

On the way, Wang Xiaoting bumped into an acquaintance, and her expression immediately soured.

"Yang Junlong, you scumbag!"

"Who are you?"

"I..."

Wang Xiaoting was speechless. Three months—they had only been broken up for three months. Forget not remembering her name, had he even forgotten what she looked like?

"Ignore him. Weiyu, remember this man's face and stay far away from him.

He's just a playboy, a scumbag!"

"Weiyu? You're Xia Weiyu?"

Yang Junlong hadn't intended to pay attention to the two of them, but hearing Xia Weiyu's name piqued his interest.

Wasn't this the boss's target?

Yang Junlong took a few quick steps and blocked their path again:

"Wait, where are you going? Looking for Su Chen? I'll lead the way, I'm in the same dorm as him."

"Really?"

Wang Xiaoting hesitated upon hearing Su Chen's name. She was already feeling uncertain about coming over; if he could also help say a few words, it might work out.

"Of course, I never lie. By the way, beautiful, what's your name?"

"Wang Xiaoting!"

...After hearing their purpose, Yang Junlong immediately thought it was feasible.

"Sure, I have no objection."

"I didn't ask you. Who's teaming up with you?"

Yang Junlong chuckled: "Look at what you're saying. For tomorrow's mission, there's me, Su Chen, and Xia Weiyu. There's only one spot left.

Are you sure you don't want to team up with me?

You'd better think carefully; you still have two missions left.

If you find a few more losers for two d-rank missions and waste a bunch of your time, you'll just be waiting to pack your bags and leave."

"How about it? We're considered old acquaintances who know each other well. Consider becoming my Girlfriend again?"

Yang Junlong smiled. This mission was for Su Chen's sake; he didn't really care who his partner was.

If it weren't for the fact that Wang Xiaoting happened to know Xia Weiyu, which would prevent any awkwardness between the two girls, he would have naturally chosen someone he was satisfied with.

"Think about it. Aren't you just doing this to finish the missions? Team up with us, and the efficiency of completing missions is guaranteed.

Plus, I'll take care of food and lodging, and I'll be your driver.

If you feel it's inappropriate, just treat me as a meal ticket to get revenge for me failing you before."

"This... alright."

Wang Xiaoting didn't object to this. Since Yang Junlong was being so direct, she also wanted to take this opportunity to teach him a good lesson.

Forgot me, did you? Just wait this month; I'll make sure you never forget me for the rest of your life!

"Being your Girlfriend again is fine, but you have to serve this Young Miss well. I have very picky tastes.

Don't start crying about being broke after two meals."

Yang Junlong didn't care much about that: "Don't worry, eat as much as you want.

My family owns dozens of mines. If you can eat until I cry about being broke, then you're truly capable!"

And so, having met downstairs, Yang Junlong found his partner and went upstairs to meet with Su Chen.

The four of them agreed to set off at 1:00 tomorrow... at 1:00 AM the next day.

At 1:00 AM, some people hadn't slept yet, while others had already woken up.

To make movement easier, Xia Weiyu only brought a set of simple equipment and a few changes of clothes.

To avoid making Su Chen wait for her, she arrived at the school gate very early.

It was January, the coldest time of the year.

Wang Xiaoting was wrapped in a down jacket, shivering as a cold wind blew by.

"Weiyu, did we come a bit too early? At this hour, they're still sleeping soundly in the dorm.

When Su Chen said 1:00, he probably meant 1:00 PM."

Xia Weiyu shook her head in disagreement: "Don't you know? When heading out, it's better to be early than late.

What kind of departure is 1:00 PM? It must be 1:00 AM.

If we leave now, we'll arrive right around 6:00. We can have breakfast and then start the operation; everything is perfectly logical.

Su Chen must be waking up this early for our sake. Although geniuses have great strength and talent, they also put in effort behind the scenes.

It's definitely 1:00 AM, trust me!"

Xia Weiyu spoke with conviction, and Wang Xiaoting thought it made sense.

A little suffering was fine; it was only for a month. Once the missions were over and the assessment passed, she could sleep in all she wanted.

2:00 AM.

Wang Xiaoting said: "How about we send Su Chen a message?"

"No, he might be delayed by something."

3:00 AM.

Wang Xiaoting couldn't hold out anymore: "You keep waiting. I'm going back to catch up on some sleep. Call me when they arrive."

4:00 AM, 5:00 AM, 6:00 AM... 12:50 PM.

A black Series 8 Baoma stopped beside Xia Weiyu. The window rolled down, and the Su Chen she had been waiting for finally arrived.

Truly, Wang Xiaoting didn't lie to me.

Do people go out this late nowadays?