Bai Ye's Lie

"Alright, I'll figure something out!" Lu Yao agreed without hesitation. "The Type III Gene Serum can't be taken out of the Core Laboratory. If he wants an injection, he can only participate in the Zodiac Reserve Selection. Although the candidates have already been decided, I can beg my father. He'll definitely be able to get Bai Ye a spot!"

"I'm counting on you, Little Deer."

"Leave it to me. My father dotes on me the most—he'll definitely agree! It's just..." A trace of worry flashed across Lu Yao's face.

"I heard the selection is dangerous. Bai Ye..."

An Xiaotong shook her head. "He isn't afraid of danger. He's only afraid of being powerless again, like last time."

Lu Yao was instantly moved, and the image of that cold, resolute young man surfaced in her mind.

"I understand. I'll find out what the selection assessment involves. Consider it repayment for saving my life last time."

Success!

Even An Xiaotong had not expected it to go so smoothly. It had gone so smoothly that she did not even need to make many requests before Lu Yao took everything upon herself.

At that moment, a tall, handsome boy walked over, interrupting their conversation.

He held a rose and a pristine white envelope, gathering his courage as he stood before An Xiaotong.

Over the month-long break, he had imagined this scene countless times and worked up his courage countless times. Today, he had finally taken that step.

"Xiao Tong..."

An Xiaotong immediately frowned. Before she could speak, Lu Yao beside her sprang up and slammed the table as if her fur had stood on end.

"Who said you could call her Xiao Tong?!"

The boy's expression darkened somewhat, but he did not dare talk back to Lu Yao.

Because the last person who had