You Take Care of Yang Yu

Hearing Yang Yu's explanation, Jiang Shuyue's emotions instantly became incredibly complicated.

A favor?

Those two words made her cheeks burn with pain.

All this time, she had regarded Yang Yu as her only rival, the greatest enemy standing between her and the top spot in their grade.

She had secretly observed and scrutinized him countless times, seeing his hard work as a provocation aimed at her.

On the day of the Class Change, when she saw Yang Yu in such a sorry state, she had actually felt secretly delighted.

Giving him that sword had been less an act of help than charity from a victor—a condescending pity meant to flaunt her overwhelming lead and declare the end of their long competition.

She had thought Yang Yu would sense that contempt and resent her for it.

But he had not.

Not only had he borne no grudge, he had treasured that arrogant handout as a genuine favor.

Only then did she realize that the person she had always considered her sworn rival had not only left her far behind in strength, but also possessed a breadth of heart and character she could never hope to reach.

Her so-called competition might not have even been worth mentioning in his eyes.

In a world where everyone cared only about benefits and strength, such openness and sincerity, free of past grievances, seemed all the more precious.

Looking into Yang Yu's calm eyes, she no longer felt humiliated as she had before.

All her jealousy, resentment, and competitive spirit crumbled away in that instant, washed completely clean.

All that remained was an indescribable bitterness and gratitude.

She silently stepped forward and took the Ice Crystal Staff with a slightly trembling hand.

"...Thank you."

Jiang Shuyue's voice was so soft it was nearly inaudible.

She gripped the staff tightly and lowered her head, not daring to look Yang Yu in the eyes again.

This scene left the other two people in the hospital room with very different thoughts.

Jiang Zhenshan, who had just sent his daughter out and then secretly watched through the crack in the door because he could not put his mind at ease, had his eyes light up!

There's a chance! There's definitely a chance!

He was ecstatic inside.

Although this staff was only Rare Grade and not particularly high quality—

The gift might be small, but the sentiment was profound!

Even at a time like this, classmate Yang Yu still remembered the tiny bit of help his daughter had given him. What did that mean?

It meant he had Xiao Yue in his heart!

This was simply fantastic news!

As long as they could establish a connection with Yang Yu, let alone one Talent Enhancement Scroll—even ten would be worth it!

Jiang Zhenshan was so excited he nearly laughed out loud. He hurriedly covered his mouth and continued peeking.

Meanwhile, Yang Yan, leaning against the wall, also brightened at her brother's performance.

Not bad, brat!

He usually seemed so clueless, but he actually knew what he was doing around girls!

First, he displayed invincible strength and shattered her pride, making her look up to him with awe and reverence.

Then he gave her a small favor, using a gift that exceeded her expectations to instantly break through her psychological defenses!

This routine was practically textbook-level!

Yang Yan nodded approvingly, feeling that her younger brother was finally no longer nothing but a battle-obsessed blockhead.

Just then, a sharp ringtone shattered the atmosphere in the hospital room.

Yang Yan took out her terminal and glanced at it, her brows immediately furrowing.

She answered the call.

An urgent order seemed to come from the other end, and Yang Yan's expression turned serious.

"Understood."

She said only those three words before ending the call.

"Sis, what is it?" Yang Yu asked with concern when he saw her expression.

"An emergency mission from the school. I have to go back immediately."

Yang Yan sounded displeased, clearly unhappy that this sudden mission had interrupted her lesson for her brother.

She walked to the bedside and looked at Yang Yu, whose entire body was wrapped in bandages, her gaze complicated.

There was heartache, helplessness, and more than anything, frustration that he had failed to meet her expectations.

"Don't push yourself so hard again."

She sighed, and her tone ultimately softened. "You got lucky this time. But what about next time? The time after that?"

"I understand, Sis." Yang Yu felt the concern in his sister's voice, and warmth filled his heart.

He knew that although his sister scolded him fiercely, she worried about him more than anyone.

"Be careful on the way, Sis." A trace of concern also appeared in Yang Yu's eyes.

Anything that could make Imperial Capital University issue an emergency recall mission was definitely no small matter.

Just then, Jiang Zhenshan, standing near the door, rolled his eyes as a brilliant idea came to him.

An exceptionally warm smile immediately appeared on his face.

"Miss Yang Yan, if you have matters to attend to, please go right ahead!"

Jiang Zhenshan quickly walked to the bedside and patted his chest in assurance. "You needn't worry about classmate Yang Yu at all! He has trouble moving right now—how can he manage without someone to care for him? Why not let my daughter Shuyue stay behind and look after classmate Yang Yu's daily needs? What do you think?"

This suggestion stunned all three people in the hospital room.

Yang Yu was the first to react, immediately refusing.

"No! How could that be okay?"

Frowning, he said, "Uncle Jiang, that would be too much trouble for classmate Jiang. Besides, she needs to level up and prepare for the college entrance exams herself. I can't delay her."

What kind of joke was this? Having a girl take care of him?

That was way too awkward!

"Ah, it's nothing, nothing at all!"

Jiang Zhenshan quickly waved his hand. "Compared to your health, classmate Yang Yu, what does losing a few days of leveling matter? Shuyue will have plenty of time to catch up on her levels later!"

Yang Yan watched the scene with great interest. She glanced at Jiang Shuyue, whose face was flushed red as she stood there at a complete loss, then at her brother, who looked thoroughly resistant, and suddenly smiled.

She thought this idea was simply perfect!

"What's not okay about it?"

The moment Yang Yan spoke, her domineering tone allowed no argument.

She glanced at Yang Yu and said with a grin, "With you taking her along, are you afraid she won't be able to level up? Before you got Legendary Grade equipment, you could already solo Nightmare Dungeons. What's wrong with taking this girl through a couple of runs?"

Yang Yu was instantly speechless.

"No... that's different..."

"If I say it's fine, it's fine!"

Yang Yan gave him no chance to argue and made the decision outright.

She bent down and whispered into Yang Yu's ear, in a voice only the two of them could hear, "Brat, I've created the opportunity for you. Whether you can seize it depends on you. If you can't even handle a girl, don't ever say you're Yang Yan's little brother!"

After saying that, she straightened up and nodded to Jiang Zhenshan and Jiang Shuyue.

"Then it's settled. I'll leave my brother in your care."

Before her words had even faded, her figure began to blur, and ripples spread through the surrounding space.

The next second, she vanished from the hospital room.

Only Yang Yu, completely bewildered, and Jiang Shuyue, standing there utterly at a loss, remained.