Framed by Capital?

"Brother Liu, Yuhao, I'll be heading off first then."

"Go ahead. If you run into any trouble, just come find us."

After bidding farewell to Xiao Xiao, Liu Yuan and Huo Yuhao headed toward their respective dormitories. However, they were not in the same room.

"Huh? Why are our dorm numbers so far apart?"

Glancing at the key to room 181 in Huo Yuhao's hand, what rose in Liu Yuan's heart was not confusion, but a different thought:

His own room 108 definitely had a problem!

"Brother, do you want me to accompany you?"

"There's no need for anyone to accompany me for this. But you..." Liu Yuan paused slightly, looking at the dormitory that was almost on the other end of the hall, barely even visible, "Do you need me to accompany you to your room?"

The teasing tone, Delivered a powerful counterattack in an instant.

"No! I don't need it either!"

His face flushed slightly with embarrassment, Huo Yuhao hurriedly waved his hands, turned around, and left behind a "Brother, let's go eat together later" before running off without looking back.

"This kid..."

Watching that "fleeing in panic" back, Liu Yuan spun the key on his finger and drifted toward the door of room 108.

The moment he pushed the door open, A refreshing fragrance drifted into Liu Yuan's nostrils.

Looking around, the entire room was kept neat and tidy, and one of the beds was already made with bedding. Judging by the material alone, it was clear this roommate was not short on money.

"This saves me quite a bit of trouble."

Liu Yuan nodded with satisfaction. This roommate gave a good first impression; he was someone who could handle chores, was clean, and was easy to get along with.

He walked straight to his own bed and took his daily necessities out of his storage Soul Tool. Just as he had finished organizing everything, "Yo—, another newcomer?"

A voice full of arrogance suddenly rang out from the doorway.

Liu Yuan, who hadn't turned around yet: "..."

Wait? Why was this scene so familiar? It felt like a trope from many third-rate novels in his past life. So the sequence should be...

Slowly turning his body, Liu Yuan saw the appearance of the person who had spoken.

It was a young man with delicate features and fair skin. His handsome appearance was in no way inferior to his own, though it leaned slightly toward the feminine. But none of that was the most important thing!

When Liu Yuan's gaze landed on the youth's hair...

His pupils instantly dilated in shock!

Good grief!

Powder blue!

This guy was Wang Dong!

How did he end up in the same dorm as Wang Dong?!

Could it be that he was being set up by the powers that be (Tang Buddha Ancestor)?

No!

As soon as this thought emerged, Liu Yuan snuffed it out.

Tang San was in the God Realm, where one day was equivalent to a year on the Douluo Continent. He didn't have the energy, nor the ability, to micromanage things to this extent.

It was more likely that because Huo Yuhao appeared late, Wang Dong's previous roommates couldn't stand the rules he set, either choosing to swallow their pride and leave or trying to fight him and losing.

That was why the key kept being returned.

And in the end, it had fallen into Liu Yuan's hands.

Having figured out the key, a strange expression flashed across his face.

Living with a girl?

Perhaps he should find an opportunity to expose her cross-dressing.

However, just at that moment, "Hey—"

Seeing that Liu Yuan hadn't spoken for a long time, Wang Dong, who had initially thought him more pleasing to the eye than the previous roommates, immediately felt ignored. With his arrogant personality, he demanded:

"Are you deaf!?"

"Oh, not at all."

Coming back to his senses, Liu Yuan offered an apologetic smile.

"From today on, we are roommates."

"Roommate? Hmph—"

Wang Dong struck a haughty pose. "You aren't qualified to be my roommate, not unless you follow my five rules."

"First..."

Without giving Liu Yuan a chance to speak, Wang Dong rattled off her demands, causing the smile on the former's face to gradually fade.

Just because you think you're a girl, does that mean you can treat a guy like a turtle in a wishing well?

"So these are your conditions?"

"That's right."

"Very well."

Liu Yuan's eyes remained as calm as an ancient well, though a hint of playfulness flickered deep within.

"Since you have demands, I have demands as well."

"You have demands too?"

First surprised that this guy had actually agreed, Wang Dong couldn't help but be stunned upon hearing he had his own conditions.

On second thought, it was only reasonable for him to make requests after she had made hers.

She lifted her chin. "Let's hear them."

"It's simple."

Liu Yuan crossed his arms, dropping a bombshell with his first sentence.

"First, you have to wash my socks; second..."

Before he could even finish, Wang Dong, realizing something was wrong, couldn't hold back anymore and snapped in a fit of rage, "Are you messing with me!"

"Yes," Liu Yuan admitted decisively.

"But isn't that how you started it?"

"You..."

Instantly, a wave of indignation surged in Wang Dong's heart.

From childhood to now, no one had ever played her like this!

So, she chose the most effective method.

"Do you believe me! I'll beat you until you can't stay here anymore!"

"I don't."

With that, he turned and walked outside. "But since you said that, if you have the guts, come out and try." The trace of contempt on his lips was caught perfectly by Wang Dong's eyes.

"You..."

Wang Dong's angry expression stiffened.

That was supposed to be my line!

"Hmph! Fine, let's go! Who's afraid of whom!"

Arriving at the open space outside the dormitory building, the two stood their ground, and Wang Dong immediately threw down a threat.

"Remember, the one who beats you is named Wang Dong!"

As soon as the words fell, Wang Dong tapped the tip of her left foot against the ground, her body shooting toward Liu Yuan like an arrow. Not only was she fast, but she also appeared exceptionally agile. In the blink of an eye, she reached Liu Yuan, her slender right leg lifting to stomp toward his chest.

Who would have expected Liu Yuan to simply sidestep, dodging the aggressive attack with ease.

He followed up with a kick—"Snap!"—

landing it on Wang Dong's lower back and sending her face-planting into the dirt.

Since she's cross-dressing, she should be treated like a boy.

If she needs a beating, show no mercy!

If she were to change back into a girl...

Just kidding, if she were a girl, I'd beat her without mercy too.

"You guy!"

Feeling the burning sensation on her lower back, Wang Dong's face flushed red with anger. But this time, her gaze was different.

The person before her was definitely a tough opponent.

With Martial Soul Possession of the Radiant Goddess Butterfly, a pair of blue butterfly wings unfurled. Surrounded by one yellow and one purple soul ring, Wang Dong was set off by an unparalleled, flawless beauty.

"Let's go again!"

Wang Dong spoke with stubborn defiance.

But she did not make a move, waiting instead for Liu Yuan to activate his martial soul.

Unexpectedly, Liu Yuan acted as if nothing were the matter, slowly and methodically straightening his sleeves and rolling them up.

"Hah!"

Seeing him treat her with such disregard, Wang Dong bristled with rage!

With a sharp intake of breath, she activated her Flying Spine form!

"Are you looking down on me, you bastard?!"

Yet, the only response she received was Liu Yuan beckoning her with a hooked finger.

"Come."