As a bridge between Yang Rou and Chen Yan, and having been paying close attention to Chen Yan over the past few days, how could Yang Nuannuan not know what Chen Yan wore yesterday?

That suit of black, well-fitted suit was not a common item from the market.

At first glance, it was obvious that it was beautifully crafted with high-quality materials and was not cheap. The suit stood out because of each pattern and detail crafted with yuan.

And now, that suit lay in front of Zhao Ying's desk.

If it had been with Yu Qiao Qiao, Yang Nuannuan would have understood, but why...why was it with Zhao Ying?

Yang Nuannuan turned her head and couldn't help but recall the phone call Chen Yan and her mother had last night.

The company's desks and chairs had been smashed.

Last night, Yang Nuannuan found it difficult to understand why Chen Yan would smash desks and chairs.

But now, connecting it with these clothes...

A bold thought suddenly emerged in Yang Nuannuan's mind: could it not have been Chen Yan who smashed the desks and chairs, but Zhao Ying?

So...were they together late last night?

What exactly happened between them?

Yang Nuannuan felt one mystery wrapping after another around her heart, making her extra curious about last night's events...

She sneaked a look at Yu Qiao Qiao, who, that silly little thing, was still naively listening to Zhao Ying brag, completely unaware that her boyfriend's clothes were being worn by Zhao Ying.

Yang Nuannuan felt a bit sorry for her. So, she didn't dare ask Zhao Ying directly. Instead, she pretended not to know and continued chatting with her dorm sisters.

After a while, the teacher arrived, and it was time for class.

In the dorm, Zhao Ying barely studied and often skipped classes.

Yu Qiao Qiao was an ordinary college girl, so she usually sat in the back since, despite her seriousness in studies, she was afraid of being called out by the teacher.

Only Yang Nuannuan, the top student, would often sit at the front.

Three little ones usually sat with either Yang Nuannuan or Yu Qiao Qiao depending on the situation.

Yet this time, Yang Nuannuan unexpectedly didn't go to the front but sat in the back, next to Zhao Ying.

Thus, the six dorm sisters sat in a row at the back.

Soon, the class started.

Yang Nuannuan had already learned the content of this lecture, so it didn't matter much whether she listened, so her mind was entirely on figuring out the situation between Zhao Ying and Chen Yan.

She quietly moved back a bit to get a better view of Yu Qiao Qiao and Zhao Ying.

Boss Qiao Qiao was at that moment flipping open her textbook, listening to the teacher while frantically taking notes, looking very serious.

Zhao Ying, on the other hand, was sitting next to Yang Nuannuan, looking through a comic book.

Seeing an opportunity, Yang Nuannuan gently tugged on Zhao Ying.

Zhao Ying looked up at her.

Yang Nuannuan gestured with a "shush" signal and then asked softly, "Brother Ying, is that suit of yours?"

Zhao Ying, looking puzzled, glanced at her and said, "No, it's obviously a men's suit."

Yang Nuannuan asked, "Whose is it then…?"

"Oh," Zhao Ying realized, "It's Chen Yan's."

Yang Nuannuan's suspicion confirmed, she queried, "How come Chen Yan's clothes ended up with you?"

Zhao Ying explained, "I had no clothes to wear last night, so I borrowed a set from him."

Yang Nuannuan was surprised, "A set?"

Perhaps their conversation was a bit loud; sitting next to Zhao Ying, Yu Qiao Qiao heard their chat and leaned in, whispering, "Yeah, Sister Nuan Nuan. Didn't you see Brother Ying last night, he came back wearing all of Chen Yan's clothes."

Yang Nuannuan: ???

Lady, do you think we're whispering because we're afraid the teacher will hear us?

Yang Nuannuan looked at Yu Qiao Qiao's innocent expression and didn't know what to say.

She asked, "You...don't mind?"

Yu Qiao Qiao popped a question mark over her head, "Why should I mind? Brother Ying already clarified it all."

Now it was Yang Nuannuan's turn to have a question mark pop up over her head.

With her own reasoning, she truly didn't understand what explanation could make one not mind their best friend wearing their boyfriend's clothes.

Then, through the back and forth comments between Yu Qiao Qiao and Zhao Ying, Yang Nuannuan gradually learned about recent events and what happened last night.

Zhao Ying had been put under house arrest by her father, confined at home.

He demanded she start a business, learn betrayal, learn to live wearing a mask.

He also demanded that she enter an arranged marriage, to marry someone she didn't like.

Last night, he even took her to a gathering at Qin Island, seemingly to attend an event together, but it was actually just a massive "blind date" gathering.

At that point, Chen Yan appeared out of nowhere and rescued Zhao Ying.

But at that time, Zhao Ying didn't have a penny on her, she was wearing an evening dress, not even carrying a cellphone.

So, generously, Chen Yan lent her his own clothes, while he changed into casual wear. He even promised he would back Zhao Ying up if her family locked her up, willing to offer her a position at the company, pay her salary, and let her finish university.

And now, Zhao Ying was prepared to sever ties with her family, return to school, and only do what she liked.

Yang Nuannuan's mouth opened slightly, wanting to say something, but she didn't know how to start.

In light of this, it could be said Zhao Ying really was pushed to a desperate situation; Chen Yan helping out Zhao Ying like this seemed... somewhat understandable?

With this thought, Yang Nuannuan suddenly felt something was off.

She queried, "Hold on. Why would Chen Yan help you like this?"

Her question was directed at Zhao Ying, but she was looking at Yu Qiao Qiao.

Clearly, she wanted Yu Qiao Qiao to be cautious—Your boyfriend, helping your best friend like this, aren't you worried?!

Before Zhao Ying could speak, Yu Qiao Qiao laughed and said, "Because Brother Ying helped Chen Yan start his business."

Yang Nuannuan, who wasn't aware of Chen Yan's entrepreneurial beginnings, was all question marks.

Then Yu Qiao Qiao explained how Zhao Ying helped Chen Yan when he was starting his business and added, "We didn't know before why Brother Ying could help Chen Yan set up this startup team."

"But last night, Brother Ying told us that actually... she's from the Zhao Family. And she's the eldest daughter of the Zhao family in Qin Island."

Hearing Yu Qiao Qiao's words, Yang Nuannuan's pupils dilated sharply.

'Zhao… Zhao Family…'

Yang Nuannuan looked at Zhao Ying, Zhao Ying nodded.

Yang Nuannuan's face still held a warm smile as she nodded and said, "I see. I understand now."

She showed no sign of disturbance and smoothly shifted the topic back to clothes, "Brother Ying, then why are you still wearing Chen Yan's clothes? Don't you have your own?"

Zhao Ying shrugged, "I've been coming to school on and off for the past month and a half, and never settled down. How could I have winter clothes in the dorm?"

"Qiao Qiao, Lu Lu, and Nana, they're all too petite, I couldn't fit into their clothes."

"And you weren't at the school."

Zhao Ying spread her hands.

Yang Nuannuan nodded gently, then timely ended the topic and looked up at the blackboard.

However, if someone could see her eyes, they would find her eyes frightfully stern…

…

The lecture soon ended.

Class had just ended, and Yang Nuannuan was packing her things.

Suddenly, Zhao Ying tapped her and said, "Nuannuan, I have something I need to ask you. Do you have a moment?"

Hearing the two conversing, Yu Qiao Qiao and the three little ones curiously tilted their heads.

Yang Nuannuan's body shuddered slightly, then she raised her head, her smile bright as sunshine, "Sure."

Zhao Ying smiled, then said to Yu Qiao Qiao and the others, "You guys tidy up for us first. See you in a bit."

After saying this, she grabbed Yang Nuannuan's hand and ran straight out of the classroom.

Zhao Ying didn't take Yang Nuannuan anywhere else but turned the corner into an empty classroom next door.

Upon entering the empty classroom, Zhao Ying closed the door, then sincerely said to Yang Nuannuan, "Nuannuan, I have something to tell you."

Yang Nuannuan smiled gently and asked, "What's it?"

Zhao Ying said, "Actually... the reason I came to Qin Island University, even to our dorm, had a reason."

"My dad said... you are my cousin, and he sent me here to take care of you."

Hearing Zhao Ying's words, Yang Nuannuan's body shook slightly again. Her smile grew a bit stiff, her voice still sweet yet slightly trembled, "Oh~ is that so?"

"Then, why are you telling me this...?"

Zhao Ying scratched her head, "But as you know, I really don't have any experience in taking care of people. Actually, over the past year, it's been more about you taking care of me."

"At first, I still remember to take care of you, but when I'm caught up playing, I tend to forget all these things."

"My feelings for you are genuine, I truly consider you as a sister. Just like Qiao Qiao, Lu Lu, and Nana."

"At first, I thought my dad just wanted to take care of you, but after this event, I feel like, he might have other motives."

"I can't figure out what they are, you are smarter than me, so I'm telling you this since you were completely unaware."

Saying this, Zhao Ying paused, then added, "Of course, it's also because I don't want to lie to my friends anymore, don't want to do things I don't like doing, and don't want to affect our relationship if you find out about this later."

Having said everything on her mind in one breath, Zhao Ying continued, "Nuannuan, you... um..."

The usually fearless Zhao Ying, unusually unable to complete her sentences.

Yang Nuannuan's expression gradually cooled down.

After a moment, she asked, "Are you done?"

Zhao Ying paused and then added, "Of course, it's also because I don't want to lie to my friends anymore, don't want to do things I don't like, and don't want to affect our relationship if you find out about this later."

Having said everything on her mind in a breath, Zhao Ying continued, "Nuannuan, you... um..."

The usually fearless Zhao Ying, unusually, couldn't finish her sentence.

And Yang Nuannuan's face was gradually growing colder.

After a moment, she asked, "Are you done?"

Zhao Ying paused and added again, "Of course, it's also because I don't want to lie to my friends, don't want to do things I don't like, and don't want to affect our relationship if you find out about this matter."

Having put her heart out in one breath, Zhao Ying said, "Nuannuan, you... um..."

The usually fearless Zhao Ying, now uncommonly struggling to complete her sentence.

Yang Nuannuan's expression chilled even further.

Then, she asked, "Are you finished?"

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