Virus?

Everyone in the dorm had already gone to class. Chen Mo didn't go because he had already understood all the major courses, and going to class wouldn't be of much use.

After taking a shower, Chen Mo walked towards the counselor's office.

The counselor and class advisor was a female teacher named Li Hong. She had average looks, not particularly beautiful but not ugly either. Her best quality was her gentle personality.

Knocking on the door and entering the office, Chen Mo sat down across from her.

"Chen Mo, are you feeling better?" Li Hong asked. "Isn't it class time now? Do you need something?"

"Teacher, I'd like to apply for an exemption from attending classes and also for off-campus housing," Chen Mo said.

"Are you preparing for postgraduate studies?"

"No, I'm not," Chen Mo shook his head. "I've already learned all the major courses this semester. Attending class isn't very helpful."

"You can't get an exemption from attending classes if you're not studying for postgraduate entrance exams, and internships don't start until the second semester," Li Hong said. "You haven't gotten a girlfriend and don't want to go to class, have you? When you were unconscious, I went to the hospital. Your girlfriend is quite good; she took a few days off to take care of you. Otherwise, I would have notified your parents."

Chen Mo gave a wry smile. "This has nothing to do with a girlfriend. Besides, she wasn't my girlfriend at that time."

"Meaning she is now?"

"Teacher, that's not the point," Chen Mo said helplessly. "The point is I want to apply for an exemption from attending classes and off-campus housing."

"Reason?" Li Hong said. "The school is very strict about academic discipline. If you apply casually, other students will follow suit, and that won't do."

"I'm planning to start a business."

Chen Mo could only come up with one reason.

"Really starting a business?" Li Hong looked at Chen Mo hesitantly. These days, there are quite a few students who skip classes under the guise of starting a business. She had seen it before.

"What are you planning to do?"

"Internet, software development," Chen Mo said. "I'm currently preparing. I've finished the major courses and I'm learning software development, which keeps me quite busy. I don't have time for classes."

"The college praised you for saving someone in the library. Your character is fine," Li Hong said. "I'll trust you this once. Go back, fill out the application form, and submit it."

After leaving the counselor's office, Chen Mo went directly to print two application forms, filled them out, got the signatures of the course teachers, and submitted them to Li Hong.

With the off-campus housing and class exemption sorted out, Chen Mo took his computer and plunged into the library, grabbing over a dozen books on various computer programming languages, software engineering, and hacking techniques, burying himself in reading.

From now on, he had only one goal: read books, read 100 books, get the next technology from the Sci-Tech Library, and make money.

Having money was the hard truth.

As time passed, nearly ten days went by. He spent every day reading computer programming books, and his knowledge of computers in his mind grew. He went from a complete novice in computer technology to a skilled expert.

The rewards of his long hours of effort were not just in computer technology. He was getting closer and closer to his goal of finishing 100 science and engineering books.

During this time, to adapt to his strength, fitness training also became an indispensable part of his routine. The rest of the time, he accompanied Xiao Yu to the library, either reading or practicing computer software programming.

In the library's self-study area, Chen Mo was engrossed, quickly flipping through a book.

Countless words flashed through his mind. Before long, Chen Mo closed the book in his hand, a knowing smile on his face.

Success! 100 books.

Chen Mo wanted to enter the Sci-Tech Library to choose a technology, but it was a bit inconvenient here. He then turned to look at Xiao Yu beside him. "Xiao Yu, let's rest early today and come back tomorrow."

"Okay."

Xiao Yu smiled and nodded, not asking any further questions. She packed up her books and left with Chen Mo.

Returning to the dorm area, after saying goodbye to Chen Mo, Xiao Yu walked back to her dorm with a light step. As soon as she entered, she was stared at by several roommates.

The news of her relationship had already spread throughout the dorm. In the past ten days, Chen Mo had held her hand and walked her back to the dorm every day, making it impossible to hide from her gossipy roommates.

"Xiao Yu, back so early? Not spending time with your boyfriend?" Li Ruoxi asked with a gossipy smile.

"He had something to do, so he sent me back first," Xiao Yu said.

"Your boyfriend risked his life to save you, he has good character, and he's ambitious. He meets all the criteria for an ideal partner," Wang Xiaolan, wearing glasses, looked at her figure in the full-length mirror. "Why am I not so lucky?"

"Take off those old-fashioned glasses, get some fresher ones, change your clothes, put on some makeup, and get a haircut. I guarantee you'll have suitors swarming you in just a few days," Li Ruoxi said teasingly.

"I'm just concerned if our best cabbage has been eaten yet," Zhou Tongtong, wearing a nightgown and eating snacks while watching a drama, looked at Xiao Yu, a glint of gossip in her eyes.

The other two girls also looked at Xiao Yu, waiting for her answer.

"No."

Xiao Yu's face turned red. She walked back to her seat and opened her computer. Her straightforward roommates were a bit overwhelming for her.

"Why are you asking that?" Li Ruoxi said. "You little perverts."

Li Ruoxi grabbed a USB drive, climbed down from her bed, ran behind Xiao Yu, and hugged her. Li Ruoxi's actions gave Xiao Yu a bad feeling.

"Xiao Yu, you'll definitely do happy things together in the future, right?" Li Ruoxi said with a mischievous smile. "I've saved an action movie on my USB drive to open your eyes and let you learn some techniques first."

Pfft...

As soon as Li Ruoxi said that, the other three girls almost choked to death.

"Li Ruoxi, you perverted woman, don't corrupt Xiao Yu!" Zhou Tongtong immediately paused her drama, ran behind Xiao Yu, and grabbed her. "Let go of her, let me do it."

"It's everyone's responsibility to corrupt Xiao Yu," Wang Xiaolan also put on her pajamas and ran behind Xiao Yu.

"Don't... don't do this."

Xiao Yu was held tightly by Zhou Tongtong and Wang Xiaolan, unable to move, and her computer was controlled by Li Ruoxi.

"Copying, it'll be ready soon."

"Will it get a virus?" Wang Xiaolan asked.

"Impossible," Li Ruoxi said. "This is my USB drive. I only put the action movie on it after watching it once. Xiao Yu'er, don't worry, your sister is going to show you something 'good'."

"Can I not watch?"

Thinking about what might happen next, Xiao Yu's face was as red as blood. These roommates were a bit troublesome, but she couldn't escape their clutches.

"We're all adults. Learning these skills will guarantee your future happiness," Li Ruoxi said meaningfully.

"Can I learn later?"

Xiao Yu wanted to break free from their grasp, but she was held tight by the two girls and could only sit obediently in her seat.

"It's the same sooner or later, and we happen to have time today. It's not like I'm telling you to give it to him now. You have to be sure about men these days, think it through, and it's best to give it to him after marriage." Li Ruoxi smiled wickedly. "Your computer is a bit slow, it'll be fast."

A minute later, the copy was complete, and Li Ruoxi directly clicked to play the video.

"It's starting. You two hold Xiao Yu, don't let her run, and put the headphones on her."

"Don't play it!"

Xiao Yu's face was so red it looked like it was about to bleed.

"What is this FBI thing? It's all in English. Will it get a virus?"

Zhou Tongtong blinked blankly.

"It should be the movie description! I'll fast forward, little kitty, don't worry." Li Ruoxi chuckled, grabbed the mouse, and clicked.

Tick-tock...

"Ah..."

As soon as the sound fell, the dormitory fell into a dead silence.

Li Ruoxi stared blankly at the computer screen, and Wang Xiaolan and Zhou Tongtong also looked incredulous.

Noticing that the headphones were also silent, the three of them didn't speak. Xiao Yu, who had been tightly closing her eyes, slowly opened them. Seeing the computer screen, her gaze froze.

"Did it get a virus?"