"What kind of music do you like? I can play it for you."
Just as Gong Zi was about to give up waiting for Zhou Yi's reply, he finally responded.
"Do you like rock music as well?"
That simple "as well" carried a lot of weight.
Gong Zi's eyes lit up. So Zhou Yi liked rock music too?
But he didn't strike her as soone who'd enjoy rock at all.
A flicker of doubt crossed her mind—was he just saying this to please her?
After a mont of thought, she replied:
"How about we hit up a bar tomorrow? I have a friend running a place in City A. I'll sing for you there!"
"Sure thing. Ask the others if they're cool with it. If everyone's down, let's go."
"Great!"
After that, Zhou Yi stopped replying.
Gong Zi lay on her bed, staring at her phone with bright eyes while absentmindedly swaying her legs in the air—a sure sign of happiness.
She hadn't realized how thrilled she felt now that Zhou Yi had accepted her invitation. Sothing like this would've been impossible for her before.
"Captain, aren't you going to say goodnight? You've made feel a little sad tonight."
"Goodnight. By the way, you look really pretty without makeup."
Seeing Zhou Yi's response, Gong Zi rolled over on her bed in delight.
After so thought, she decided to wear light makeup the next day.
Zhou Yi knew exactly how to handle won.
Earlier, he had brushed off Gong Zi's advances, but right before bed, he gave in by sending her a sweet goodnight ssage and complinting her beauty.
This push-and-pull left Gong Zi feeling conflicted.
This uncertainty was unlike anything she'd ever experienced, and she found herself drawn to its thrilling nature.
She glanced at the ti. It was already late, so she decided not to disturb the others who were probably resting. She planned to ssage them first thing in the morning instead.
Hugging her phone, she scrolled through her playlist. What song should she sing for Zhou Yi tomorrow? With these pleasant thoughts swirling in her head, she drifted off to sleep only in the early hours of the morning.
The next morning, Gong Zi posted the day's itinerary in the group chat.
They'd visit tourist spots in City A in the morning, explore the bustling shopping district in the afternoon, and end the night at the bar.
No one objected to her plan; in fact, so even praised her for taking the initiative to organize everything.
Gong Zi had put real effort into it, listing all the best places to eat and visit in City A.
When she saw everyone's complints in the group chat, Gong Zi jumped off her bed excitedly. "Yes! Mission accomplished!"
They agreed to et at 9 a.m.
Since the girls needed ti to get ready, they didn't set the eting ti too early.
Originally, Gong Zi had suggested handling breakfast individually, but Zhou Yi surprised everyone by buying breakfast for the entire group, earning widespread praise.
After finishing the al, Gong Zi humd a tune as she got ready in her room. "Today, I'm going to be the hottest one here!"
She hadn't brought many clothes since she ca primarily for the competition.
Aside from the bold outfit from the first day and last night's pajama-like tank top, the rest of her wardrobe was fairly plain.
She planned to shop later in the afternoon. For now, she opted for a simple white T-shirt paired with jeans, tying her hair into a ponytail for a fresh, youthful look.
Today, Gong Zi looked completely different from yesterday. When Wang Yuyan saw her in the lobby, she exclaid:
"Wow, Gong Zi, you look amazing today! Totally different from yesterday."
Gong Zi smiled and playfully pinched the girl's cheek. "Yuyan, you look beautiful too."
Wang Yuyan wore a pink floral dress, her hair braided into two pigtails, paired with white canvas shoes and a small bag featuring a rabbit design.
Her outfit made her look incredibly sweet and delicate, her dimples adding an extra touch of charm.
It wasn't even 9 a.m., and Gong Zi assud she'd be the first one downstairs—but Wang Yuyan had arrived even earlier.
The two chatted about skincare for a while until the others gradually joined them.
Zhou Yi showed up in a sleek black tracksuit.
Those familiar with luxury brands imdiately recognized the label.
The outfit had been purchased for him by Jiang Ruolan, who practically acted as his manager these days, even arranging his wardrobe for trips.
In the sporty attire, Zhou Yi looked effortlessly handso, exuding a clean-cut, youthful vibe.
"Captain looks so hot today..."
Wang Yuyan clutched her rabbit bag, her big, round eyes sparkling with admiration.
Jiang Cong chuckled. "Of course. The mont Captain shows up, all eyes are on him. Sigh, when will I ever get that kind of attention?"
They all burst into laughter.
Kong Xiaohe suddenly started coughing amidst the laughter. Zhou Yi glanced at him, noticing his pale complexion, and asked:
"Are you okay? Feeling unwell?"
Kong Xiaohe smiled faintly and shook his head. "I'm fine, Captain. My health has always been like this. I'm used to it."
Zhou Yi asked him to extend his hand. After a brief hesitation, Kong Xiaohe complied.
Everyone watched curiously as Zhou Yi took his pulse.
Wang Yuyan blinked in surprise. "The captain knows dicine too?"
Zhou Yi's expression turned serious and focused, and Gong Zi couldn't help but be captivated by him.
There's truth to the saying that n look their most attractive when they're serious.
Using his advanced dical skills, Zhou Yi quickly assessed that Kong Xiaohe didn't suffer from any major illnesses—he was simply physically weak due to congenital deficiencies that couldn't be fully redied.
As a result, he was more prone to illness and slower to recover. Even a minor cold could leave him bedridden for days, and he often appeared listless.
While Zhou Yi could treat this condition using his abilities, doing so outright would raise suspicion. Instead, he said:
"I can help with this. Tonight, I'll perform acupuncture and write you a prescription."
Zhou Yi's words left Kong Xiaohe stunned.
He had consulted countless renowned doctors, both Western and traditional Chinese, yet none had managed to alleviate his symptoms. And now, a college student claid he could cure him?
To be honest, Kong Xiaohe remained skeptical.
But since Zhou Yi seed sincere, he nodded politely, though without much hope.
With that settled, the group set off for the tourist attractions.
City A's scenic areas were vast, and exploring just one spot could take hours.
Lu Youyou, familiar with the area, acted as their guide, sharing stories about the history behind each building.
The afternoon beca Gong Zi's ti to shine.
Her family was wealthy, and though her outfit appeared simple, it consisted of high-end designer pieces.
She knew all the best places to eat and shop in the district, and she proved incredibly generous, leading everyone to luxury stores and picking up the tab.
City A's shopping district was unlike anything they'd seen in Huaih. Towering skyscrapers lined the streets, housing goods with jaw-dropping price tags.
But Gong Zi walked in without hesitation.
"Take whatever you like—it's on ."
Her extravagant spending left everyone speechless.
Not a single item in those stores cost less than a thousand dollars.
Feeling awkward, everyone tried to decline her offer, but Gong Zi insisted. Eventually, they all picked out small, inexpensive items.
Wang Yuyan pouted guiltily. "I only treated everyone to milk tea. I feel bad."
Lu Youyou comforted her. "Don't worry about it. Later, we'll pick out a gift for Gong Zi, alright?"
Wang Yuyan smiled. Her family wasn't as wealthy as Gong Zi's or Lu Youyou's, so casually buying luxury items wasn't feasible for her. Lu Youyou's suggestion cleverly spared her dignity.
Silently, she vowed to work harder on her livestreams so she could afford nice gifts for Lu Youyou and Gong Zi soday.
anwhile, the boys agreed to treat the girls to dinner that evening.
Technically, Zhou Yi could've covered all their expenses, but doing so might've caused resentnt among the other guys, so he refrained.
Surprisingly, Kong Xiaohe gifted Zhou Yi an expensive wallet.
A wallet costing several thousand dollars was no trivial expense for a college student.
Zhou Yi tried to decline, but Kong Xiaohe explained with a smile: "You're helping out tonight, and we're not even related. It's only right that I show my appreciation sohow."
"A token of gratitude," he called it.
Clearly, Kong Xiaohe was also quite wealthy.
He kept a low profile, dressing plainly and speaking humbly, always wearing a gentle smile that made him seem approachable—nothing like the spoiled rich kid stereotype.
If Zhou Yi had given it more thought, he might've realized that the surna "Kong" held significance in Huaihai.
After all, the city's richest man also bore that na.
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