A seven-foot man, how can he bow down for a pair of long legs?

Chen Yanxi's living environment was much worse than Wang Ge had imagined.

Not only did she have so many cram schools to attend, but Chen Yanxi's parents' educational methods were also extremely strict.

If she failed an exam, she was either beaten or scolded, or they would lament with a mournful expression that she was unfilial.

Even if she did well on an exam, there were no praises or rewards. It was always, "You're still far from good enough, keep working hard next time."

"You should have seen how Chen Yanxi's mom bragged to me. She had this smug look, saying it was to prevent Little Yanxi from becoming arrogant, so she could keep improving... Damn it, I really wanted to slap her face right then and there."

"Seriously, Little Wang, Little Yanxi's life is worse than that of a cow in my hometown. Those two have completely turned her into a cash cow..."

"Such a good child. To grow up in such an environment and still be so smart, sensible, caring, and polite... But if this continues, this child will eventually be ruined by those two. She'll be ruined by them sooner or later..."

"I want to help her, I really want to help her, but this is their family matter. What can I do besides curse here? I can't do anything, I can't do anything!"

Wang Ge's mind replayed the image of Grandpa Liu stuffing alcohol into his mouth, his eyes almost tearing up. Staring at the building where Chen Yanxi had disappeared from, Wang Ge gazed for a long time.

It was hard to imagine what Chen Yanxi's mental state was like. In such a suffocating environment, it would be a miracle if she didn't develop a psychological disorder from the repression.

Even if she didn't have a psychological disorder now, just as Grandpa Liu said, if this continued, Chen Yanxi would eventually be ruined by her parents, become numb, and turn into her parents' money-making tool, a mere puppet.

Countless thoughts collided and echoed in his mind. Finally, he sighed, did nothing, and left the residential complex in silence.

What could he do?

Just as Grandpa Liu said, this was their family matter. At most, he was one of Chen Yanxi's admirers, not even a boyfriend. What right did he have to meddle in their family affairs?

"System."

Wang Ge suddenly spoke, "Do you have any ideas? Any way to help her?"

This was the first time he had actively sought help from the System since acquiring it.

"Please do not worry, Host."

The System's unique electronic voice sounded in Wang Ge's mind. "Host, do not forget that Chen Yanxi has been certified by this System as the most outstanding girl in the Host's current region.

Didn't Gu Panyan face an extremely dire situation before? She was only fourteen then, yet she easily broke through the predicament while protecting herself solely through her own abilities.

Please believe that Chen Yanxi, who is even more outstanding than Gu Panyan, will surely do better than Gu Panyan."

After hearing the System's words, Wang Ge recalled Chen Yanxi's eyes, which, hidden beneath her oversized glasses, always seemed to maintain a sense of calm. He suddenly understood.

Her eyes held calmness, a calmness of having everything under control, not the numbness of indifference.

That's right, how could he forget? Chen Yanxi was a freak.

Would someone as outstanding, as clear-headed, and as rational as her be willing to become a puppet? Would she numbly accept such an ending?

The answer was obvious: she absolutely would not.

Thinking this, Wang Ge's thoughts immediately cleared up, and he found some doubts that he hadn't noticed before.

Given Chen Yanxi's level of genius, shouldn't she have skipped grades all the way to a gifted program like the one at the University of Science and Technology of China?

But she didn't. Instead, she chose to progress step by step.

She was hiding her strength!

Why hide her strength?

It certainly wasn't to play the fool and surprise everyone.

It was because she had a scheme!

Wang Ge was utterly convinced that based on his understanding of Chen Yanxi over the past few days, she definitely had a scheme!

She must be secretly planning something, but the current situation was beyond her control. Living under someone else's roof, she could only endure hardship and wait for the right moment, suppressing her true intentions.

Perhaps when the time was right, Chen Yanxi would do something that would shock everyone.

After reaching this conclusion, Wang Ge exhaled heavily, feeling completely relaxed.

Immediately, he couldn't help but laugh at himself. What was he even worrying about just now? Chen Yanxi was such a capable person; did she need him to worry for her?

Whatever. Time to go home!

He hailed a taxi home, washed up, and played some games.

Feeling a bit bored, he thought about it and decided to go bother that schemer, Chen Yanxi.

"Miss you, Xixi."

He sent a message to Chen Yanxi on VX, but she didn't reply for a long time.

At this hour, she was probably being forced to do homework by her parents?

Wang Ge didn't mind. Since Chen Yanxi wasn't replying, he'd find someone else.

So he turned his attention to bothering Gu Panyan.

"What are you doing, baby? Do you miss me?"

Not long after, Gu Panyan's message came back:

"I miss you so much I'm dying."

Following this sentence were photos of several math problems.

"I don't know how to do it, teach me," she said.

Wang Ge couldn't help but chuckle. He found a notebook and pen and directly video called Gu Panyan.

The video call was answered, and Gu Panyan's standard melon seed-shaped face appeared on the phone screen.

She was wearing a black nightgown, seemingly having just showered. Her jet-black long hair was damp and draped over her shoulders. Her face was fair with rosy cheeks, and her peach blossom eyes blinked gently, making her exceptionally alluring.

"You look so beautiful today," Wang Ge complimented.

Gu Panyan rolled her eyes at him. "Stop wasting time and teach me the problems."

"So unromantic."

Wang Ge mumbled, then pointed his phone at his notebook. Holding his pen, he began writing and explaining, "This problem isn't actually difficult, just a bit complex. It mainly tests your understanding and application of this law..."

After meticulously explaining all the problems, and once Gu Panyan had fully digested the knowledge, she tossed out, "I don't want to talk to you anymore, hanging up now," and the video call was cut off with a "beep."

Wang Ge: "..."

Damn it, she's so rude!

He opened the chat interface and resentfully sent a message to accuse her of her heartlessness:

"You're using me as a tool, throwing me away when you're done, right? You can't even spare a few extra words for me!"

"You're truly a cold-blooded, emotionless person!"

"Ultimately, I was mistaken in my feelings..."

Before he could even finish his last sentence, Gu Panyan sent a photo.

The photo seemed to be taken casually. It was still her in that black nightgown, and from beneath the gown, a pair of fair, straight, long legs extended.

The legs were beautifully shaped, with excellent proportions, slender and long, without a trace of excess fat. Even from Wang Ge's perspective, having lived two lifetimes, he couldn't find a single flaw.

These were legs that could drive countless leg enthusiasts wild.

Accompanying the photo were three words: "Do you like it?"

Wang Ge swallowed hard, feeling that he, a dignified man of seven feet, the second young master of the Wang Group, a future flower of the motherland, could not stoop for a pair of long legs.

So, he replied righteously: "I do."

"I'll let you touch them next time."

Staring at the five words on the phone screen for a long time, Wang Ge sneered.

You think this can buy me over? Ridiculous!

A true man's ambition should be like the Yangtze River, rushing east to the sea. Why pine for a haven of tenderness?

He replied righteously:

"Sister Yan, you do your thing. I'm leaving now, right away."

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