Yang Kai's lips curved into a confident smile as he spoke, his voice casual but carrying a sly undertone.
"Well, my friends and I are free the whole day and have nothing else to do. So… let's go for lunch, and after that, maybe some shopping. Don't worry—I'll pay for everything."
Inside, his thoughts twisted with quiet amusement.
Hehe… when someone starts to dislike you, they pay you more attention.
Almost instantly, a translucent system screen appeared before his eyes:
[Host, Lin Quizu's Favorability Increased By 1]
[Current Favorability: -1]
Lin Quizu's sharp mind processed his words, and a flicker of realization crossed her thoughts.
So I was wrong about him… but if he wants to treat us, then I'm not holding back.
She laughed inwardly, a small, devilish giggle she kept to herself, but outwardly she smiled warmly, her expression perfectly composed.
"Oh? If that's the case, then let's go. I'm free as well."
The nurse with glasses, Qian Ruo, sighed, shoulders sagging a little.
"What else can I do… fine, I'll go too."
Well, it's the weekend anyway, she thought. But why did Panda agree so easily?
Behind them, Hang Chen leaned close to Bon Min and Chen Zu, whispering with disbelief.
"Hey… is Yang Kai crazy? He directly asked her out for lunch."
Bon Min's brow furrowed.
"But she agreed! I really thought she'd reject him on the spot."
Chen Zu kept his voice low, though his eyes were wide.
"The ice-cold goddess agreeing to Yang Kai… that's shocking."
Yang Kai stepped forward slightly, his gaze shifting between Lin Quizu and Qian Ruo, his tone polite yet smooth.
"So, I should introduce myself properly. I'm Yang Kai—final year at Jinan University."
Bon Min, Chen Zu, and Hang Chen followed suit, each giving their names to the two girls.
Lin Quizu's smile held a faint air of pride as she replied,
"I'm Lin Quizu, also from Jinan University."
Beside her, the nurse with glasses offered her own introduction.
"I'm Qian Ruo. I graduated from the Medical University of Jinan."
Yang Kai tilted his head slightly, feigning surprise.
"Oh really? But you look the same age as us."
Lin Quizu's thoughts betrayed her outward composure.
Sweet talker.
Qian Ruo giggled softly, brushing a strand of hair from her face.
"Well, I may look young, but I'm actually twenty-three."
Yang Kai widened his eyes dramatically, playing the role of the astonished gentleman.
"What? Really? My guess was completely wrong. I thought you were twenty-one or twenty-two."
Lin Quizu hid her smirk behind a polite expression.
That smooth mouth of his… definitely a playboy in the making.
Qian Ruo only smiled, choosing silence over teasing.
Bon Min, Chen Zu, and Hang Chen exchanged astonished looks, their jaws nearly hitting the floor at Yang Kai's effortless charm. They couldn't believe how smoothly he'd been speaking with Lin Quizu and Qian Ruo.
Suddenly, Yang Kai turned his head toward the two girls, his expression calm and polite.
"Well, I'm going to change my clothes now. Do you want to stay, or will you wait outside?"
The question caught both Lin Quizu and Qian Ruo completely off guard. A faint blush spread across their cheeks almost simultaneously.
Lin Quizu quickly composed herself, though her tone carried a trace of embarrassment as she stepped toward the room's door.
"Let's wait outside. And Qian Qian, you should also change your clothes."
Qian Ruo's face turned a shade deeper as she shot her friend a quick glare.
"I told you not to call me by my pet name."
But inside, her thoughts were less restrained.
What a shameless bastard.
As the two girls stepped out, closing the door behind them, Bon Min, Hang Chen, and Chen Zu immediately pounced on Yang Kai, surrounding him like curious wolves.
Chen Zu put on a fake crying face, his voice high-pitched in mock despair.
"You bastard! Don't tell me that after your breakup, you're already trying to win over the campus goddess!"
Bon Min chimed in, pointing a finger accusingly.
"You betrayed us, didn't you? Started learning sweet talk all by yourself, huh?"
Yang Kai chuckled under his breath, shaking his head as he looked at the trio.
These friends… the real owner of this body truly had the best friends.
Without offering them much of an explanation, he quickly changed out of the hospital gown. He slipped into a casual shirt and pants, pairing them with clean white sneakers that added a fresh edge to his look.
Moments later, Yang Kai and his friends exited the room.
Outside, leaning casually against the wall, Lin Quizu waited in a pristine white outfit that highlighted her elegance. Beside her stood Qian Ruo, her sleek black hair flowing over a blue outfit that gave her a composed, professional air.
Yang Kai's eyes locked directly on Lin Quizu's. For a brief second, their gazes met. Lin Quizu felt her heart skip, then quickly averted her eyes, pretending to focus on something else.
That bastard… why is he looking at me like that? she thought, trying to mask the warmth rising to her cheeks.
Qian Ruo began walking down the hallway toward the main exit, her heels tapping lightly against the tiles.
"Let's go then," she said, her tone calm but brisk.
Lin Quizu followed right behind her, her white outfit fluttering slightly with each step. Yang Kai and his three friends trailed after them, keeping a casual pace.
With his hands tucked in his pockets, Yang Kai broke the silence.
"Does anyone have a car or something? There are six of us."
Lin Quizu glanced over her shoulder, a faint smirk curling her lips.
"I have a car—but it's a sports car. Two seats. Just enough for me and Qian Ruo."
Yang Kai's gaze lingered on her for a moment before he spoke again, his voice even.
"So… is there any car showroom nearby? I need to buy a car."
Bon Min's eyes widened. He leaned closer to Yang Kai and whispered nervously,
"Hey, don't act rich. It could get us in trouble—we don't have that kind of money."
Yang Kai tilted his head slightly back, catching a glimpse of his friends' anxious faces, but his expression didn't waver.
Lin Quizu's smirk deepened into something more arrogant as she glanced at him from the corner of her eye.
"So, you want to buy a car?" she said, her tone dripping with amusement. "Fine, I'll give you a ride to the showroom."
Arrogant bastard, she thought, let's see how embarrassed you'll be when the truth comes out.
Yang Kai met her gaze calmly.
"Oh, well—thanks," he replied smoothly.
Inside, his thoughts were sharper, edged with confidence.
Heh, she thinks I'm bluffing. I'll show her the power of that pitch-black card, and she won't know what hit her.
They stepped outside the hospital, sunlight glinting off the polished surface of a sleek red sports car parked near the entrance. Qian Ruo leaned casually against its hood, arms folded, her blue outfit catching the light.
"So," she asked, looking between them, "how are we all going for lunch? There aren't enough seats in the car."
Lin Quizu crossed her arms and stood beside her, her eyes glinting with mischief.
"They said they're buying a car," she said coolly. "You wait here with his friends. I'll take him to the showroom."
Chen Zu stepped closer to Yang Kai, his voice low, still unsure.
"Do you really have the money to buy a car?"
Yang Kai's only response was a confident smile.
"Don't worry."
Then, turning to Lin Quizu, he nodded toward the sports car.
"Alright. Take me there."
Lin Quizu's lips curled into a faint, unreadable smile as she unlocked the car and slid smoothly into the driver's seat.
"Quickly, get in," she said, her tone clipped but confident.
Yang Kai circled to the opposite side, opened the passenger door, and sat down without a moment's hesitation. The soft leather seats and the faint scent of perfume inside the car hinted at Lin Quizu's refined taste.
Behind them, Bon Min, Chen Zu, and Hang Chen exchanged worried glances. The tension on their faces was obvious, but none of them dared to stop him.
Qian Ruo checked her watch, her expression calm but firm.
"Come quickly," she reminded Lin Quizu. "It's already 1:11 p.m."
Lin Quizu nodded and started the engine. The sports car roared to life with a powerful purr.
"We'll be back in fifteen minutes," she promised, gripping the wheel.
In a flash, the car accelerated. Tires screeched as she executed a sharp drift out of the hospital lot, merging onto the street with a burst of speed. The city blurred past in streaks of color.