After successfully treating Onlooker's illness with the Clear Mind Technique, Star Han became even more diligent in practicing the technique. Unfortunately, it wasn't something that could be achieved through effort alone. However, as he continued to practice, although he didn't have a breakthrough, his skill deepened, and his personality underwent a slight change. He became less cold towards people, though he still wasn't particularly warm. His interest in certain matters remained low. But overall, he became easier to get along with compared to before. Star Han also realized that he didn't have a good relationship with his classmates at school, so he decided to improve his interpersonal relationships. He made a deliberate effort to strengthen his relationships with his classmates, and soon enough, his relationships with them improved. Since he spent most of his time at school, his classmates often invited him to activities and sought his help. The days passed quickly in this manner. Star Han made several good friends at school, and he had a particularly good relationship with one of them. That person was Yan Nanfei, whom he met through school activities. Although Star Han didn't hold any positions in the student union this semester, he had spent some time there before and knew some people. In addition, he had gained some reputation at school, so he received invitations to many student union activities. That's where he met Yan Nanfei. Yan Nanfei was studying economics and was also interested in stocks. They had long conversations and found that their views aligned on many things. After a few encounters, they became close friends who could talk about anything.

One day, it was Friday, and a week of classes had come to an end. Finally, they had two days off. Star Han was in a good mood, so he brought Yan Nanfei to his place and told him about his stock trading and the money he had made. He mentioned that he rented the house and didn't want Yan Nanfei to know that he was very wealthy. He wanted to give him the impression that he only had a modest amount of money. After all, if Yan Nanfei knew his actual situation and spread the word, it could lead to unnecessary trouble.

Even so, Yan Nanfei was quite surprised. Renting such a house wasn't cheap. It would cost tens of thousands of yuan per year at the very least. And the furnishings in the room, although Yan Nanfei didn't understand their value, he could tell that the two computers alone would be worth a lot. He estimated that Star Han's expenses were at least over a hundred thousand yuan. Yan Nanfei couldn't help but ask, "Star Han, where did you get so much money? I don't recall hearing that your family is wealthy! Did you earn all of this yourself?"

Yan Nanfei's tone carried a hint of jealousy. It was natural for someone to feel a bit uneasy when they saw such a big difference between themselves and another student. Star Han realized how Yan Nanfei felt, and through their interactions, he knew that Yan Nanfei was a talented person lacking the opportunity for development. It was natural for someone like that to feel a bit envious when they saw someone else's success.

Star Han replied, "Some of it I earned myself, and some of it comes from my family. Actually, I haven't spent much money. I mainly live here because I want a quiet place to focus on stock trading. But, please don't tell my classmates about this to avoid unnecessary trouble. You're the first one among my classmates to come to my place. I don't usually invite classmates to where I live, except for you, of course."

"Of course, don't worry, I won't betray you!" Yan Nanfei said with a smile. "But your place has a great environment."

"It's decent here, and it's quiet too," Star Han replied.

"The rent here must be expensive. You really keep a low profile. Others said that I wouldn't believe it. But seeing it for myself, you must have made quite a bit of money from stock trading. I'd say at least a few hundred thousand yuan. Otherwise, you wouldn't be able to afford such a nice room," Yan Nanfei chuckled.

"It's around that much," Star Han replied casually.

"I envy you. You can earn so much money while still studying. You're talented! Studying well is great. After graduation, even a few thousand yuan per month would be considered good," Yan Nanfei's tone unintentionally carried a hint of sourness.

Star Han knew how he felt. Through their interactions, he knew that Yan Nanfei was also a talented person, but he lacked opportunities for development. It was natural for him to feel a bit nostalgic when he saw someone else's success.

Yan Nanfei wandered around Star Han's house, looking around. Meanwhile, Star Han was preparing food in the kitchen. It was almost time for lunch, and he expected Yu Ya to come back soon. When the food was ready, she would be able to join them for the meal.

Suddenly, Yan Nanfei burst into laughter. "Whose room is this? It looks like a girl's room. Do you have a sister living here? Come on, spill the beans. What's going on?"

Star Han came out and saw that Yan Nanfei was looking around Yu Ya's room. He said, "Oh, that room is occupied by my sister. She'll be back from school soon."

"Sister? You have a sister here? If I remember correctly, your family isn't from here, right?" Yan Nanfei asked, puzzled.

"She's not my real sister. We met here. What's wrong? Is that not okay?" Star Han replied reluctantly.

"Okay, okay, of course it's okay. It's a great thing. How can it not be okay? But she must be very pretty, right?" Yan Nanfei teasingly asked, wearing a face that clearly showed he knew what was going on.

"Don't think too much. Otherwise, I might get angry," Star Han said, regretting bringing him over.

"Is that so? I can tell you're nervous. I knew it wouldn't be something good," Yan Nanfei said mischievously.

Seeing Yan Nanfei's reaction, Star Han briefly explained how he met Yu Ya. After listening to Star Han's explanation, Yan Nanfei jokingly said, "So, you're a hero who saved a damsel in distress. Too bad I never come across such opportunities. But even if I did, I wouldn't have a chance. Who said I have that kind of capital? Well, it's great to have money. Your foster sister must be very beautiful. Can you introduce her to me?"

Star Han was about to say something when the door opened, and a clear voice came through, "Brother, are you here? I'm back!"

After the voice, a figure entered. It was still early autumn, and the weather was still hot. Yu Ya was wearing a light yellow dress, looking elegant. With her graceful figure, she looked like a beautiful cloud in the sky. Although Star Han had seen her like this many times before, he couldn't help but be stunned. Yan Nanfei, on the other hand, was even more speechless, just staring at Yu Ya. Yu Ya, however, didn't pay much attention and asked, "Brother, is this your classmate?"

"Yes, this is my good friend Yan Nanfei. We recently met, but we get along well. I brought him here to take a look. This is my sister, Yu Ya!" Star Han introduced, nudging Yan Nanfei. It was only then that Yan Nanfei snapped out of his daze, looking a bit embarrassed.

Yu Ya smiled at Yan Nanfei and said, "Hello, nice to meet you!."

Although she didn't hear what Star Han said, she noticed Yan Nanfei's words. She replied mechanically, "Yes, yes, nice to meet you too." Then she added, "She's very beautiful! Truly!" It seemed like she felt something was off and quickly turned to Star Han, "I mean, your sister is very beautiful!"

Star Han retorted, "Of course, do you even need to say that?" Then he turned to Yu Ya and said, "You came back just in time. We just finished cooking."

"Yes, yes, we've been waiting for you," Yan Nanfei chimed in.

"Okay, give me a moment. I'll put my things away and come back," Yu Ya said.

After Yu Ya went back to her room, Yan Nanfei said to Star Han, "You're really lucky to have such a beautiful foster sister. I envy you."

"It's fate. You can only meet if you're destined to. It's hard to explain these things. Maybe you'll meet an even more beautiful girl one day," Star Han said casually.

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"That's highly unlikely. How many girls are as beautiful as Yu Ya? Even if I saw such a beautiful girl every day, even if we didn't have any relationship, it would still be comforting," Yan Nanfei teased Star Han.

"You..." Star Han was about to refute Yan Nanfei's words but saw that Yu Ya had come out, so he stopped himself. Yan Nanfei also immediately stopped talking.

Yu Ya walked over, puzzled, "Why did you guys stop talking as soon as I came over? What were you talking about?"

Star Han and Yan Nanfei quickly said it was nothing. They started eating together. While eating, Yan Nanfei randomly engaged Yu Ya in conversation, but his words were somewhat disorganized, making Star Han want to laugh. Soon, they finished their meal. Afterward, Yan Nanfei suddenly suggested going out for some fun since they had two days off. Yu Ya didn't mind, and she looked at Star Han, waiting for his decision. Star Han thought about it and realized that it was rare for Yu Ya to have a chance to go out and have fun. It wouldn't hurt to go out and explore. So he agreed. The three of them decided to head to a nearby bustling shopping center. It was a vibrant area with various entertainment options.

After walking around the commercial street for a while, the three of them couldn't find anything interesting to do. Star Han wasn't skilled in any particular game, so they ended up just strolling and chatting on the street.

Feeling bored after the walk, Yan Nanfei suggested playing pool. Star Han didn't play much and Yu Ya didn't know how to play at all. However, Yan Nanfei enthusiastically claimed that he knew how to play and offered to teach them for free. With nothing else to do, Star Han and Yu Ya agreed.

They arrived at the pool hall, and as soon as they entered, they ran into someone. He wasn't exactly a close acquaintance, but Star Han knew him, and he knew Star Han. It was Hua Liuyun, who would later be in a relationship with Shi Yi. He was accompanied by several classmates, both male and female, in the pool hall. Star Han had only seen him once after Shi Yi rejected him. Due to their complicated relationship, they never interacted much, and they had never met outside of school. So it was unexpected for them to meet here. When Hua Liuyun saw Star Han enter with a beautiful girl, he grinned and said, "I never expected you to be so flirtatious. You always seemed quite aloof in school."

Then, he turned to Yu Ya and said, "Oh, this lady is really beautiful. May I know your name? I'm Hua Liuyun."

Before Yu Ya could respond, Yan Nanfei interrupted and said, "Why should we tell you?"

"On what grounds? But it seems like it's none of your business. You don't have the right to be jealous. What makes you think you can butt in?" Hua Liuyun didn't pay much attention to Yan Nanfei's remarks.

"Brother, let's not play anymore. Let's leave," Yu Ya sensed the tension between Star Han and Hua Liuyun and whispered to Star Han.

Star Han also didn't want to stay with Hua Liuyun any longer, so he was about to suggest leaving when Hua Liuyun said, "What? Leaving so soon? Since you're here, you should at least play a game. Otherwise, I'll feel bad. How about this? I'll treat you all. How does that sound? Are you afraid of me, Star Han?"

"Thank you for your offer, but we don't need you to treat us. I'll pay for myself," Star Han said calmly, not wanting to be overly polite with Hua Liuyun.

"Alright then, but don't you think it'll be boring to play like this? Let's make it more interesting. What do you all think?" Hua Liuyun suggested.

His companions enthusiastically agreed. Star Han didn't want to pay attention to Hua Liuyun or ask about the specifics. He calmly walked towards an empty pool table, with Yu Ya and Yan Nanfei following behind him.

"What? Are you afraid? Don't have the guts? Can someone like you still be called a man?" Hua Liuyun taunted. His friends took the opportunity to join in, making a fuss and creating a chaotic atmosphere. Star Han didn't react much, but Yan Nanfei couldn't hold back and said, "Let's play then! What's the big deal? Whatever you want to do, I'll accompany you!"

"You? It seems like you're not qualified enough. Let's keep it simple. Let's bet on the outcome. The stake is 1,000 yuan. Can you afford it? If you can't, don't act like a hero," Hua Liuyun sneered at Yan Nanfei.

Yan Nanfei wanted to respond, but he touched his pocket and realized he had less than 200 yuan. He decided not to say anything. Hua Liuyun smirked sarcastically and said, "No money, huh? I can lend it to you. How about you just say, 'I am a loser.' Haha!"

Everyone with Hua Liuyun burst into laughter. Yan Nanfei's face turned red, and he couldn't utter a word. At that moment, a cold voice interrupted their laughter:

"Hua Liuyun, don't you think you've gone too far? Alright, I'll play with you. How about that?"

Hua Liuyun was taken aback. To his knowledge, Star Han rarely visited such places, so he didn't expect Star Han's skills to be any good. But he quickly regained his composure and said, "Fine, let's play then. But I have to tell you, each game is worth 100 yuan."

"Alright, let's play three games," Star Han calmly said and placed 3,000 yuan on the table, surprising Yan Nanfei. Star Han had just said he rarely played, but now he wanted to compete. Ignoring Yan Nanfei's confusion, Star Han slowly picked up a cue stick. He glanced at Yu Ya, hoping she would stop him, but to his surprise, Yu Ya just watched him silently, seemingly unworried about Star Han's victory. Star Han had no choice but to continue looking at them. Hua Liuyun also took out money and gracefully said, "You go first!"

Star Han didn't refuse and started playing. Initially, Star Han played poorly, and Yan Nanfei started feeling sorry for him. However, as Star Han gradually familiarized himself with the game, his skills improved. Although he wasn't playing exceptionally well, he was getting better. The first game was predictable, and Star Han lost. Hua Liuyun's side cheered, and Hua Liuyun proudly lifted his cue stick to celebrate the victory.

In the second game, Hua Liuyun allowed Star Han to start again. Star Han accepted without hesitation. Despite losing the first game, Star Han remained calm and confident. After gaining some familiarity in the first round, Star Han began to grasp the techniques of the game. He transferred his inner energy through his hands and controlled the movement of the ball. One by one, the balls went into the pockets as Star Han became more and more proficient. Soon, the table was empty—a flawless victory! With each successful shot, Hua Liuyun's expression turned increasingly sour, while Yan Nanfei's face lit up with excitement. The others who came with Hua Liuyun were all amazed and puzzled, except for Yu Ya, who seemed unfazed, as if everything was going as expected.

In the third game, Hua Liuyun no longer had his leisurely attitude. He didn't say, "You go first," like the previous two times. Hua Liuyun knew what Star Han was thinking and smiled as he said, "Let's not decide who starts. How about this? Rock, paper, scissors. Whoever wins gets to start!"

Hua Liuyun felt somewhat embarrassed, but winning was what mattered most. They both made their moves, and Star Han chose paper while Hua Liuyun chose scissors. Hua Liuyun won the toss and got to start.

Hua Liuyun's performance was indeed impressive. It seemed like he hadn't used his full strength in the first game. This time, he didn't miss a single shot from the beginning. With each ball he pocketed, his smile grew wider, as if victory was already within his grasp. The people around them cheered and encouraged him. It didn't take long for Hua Liuyun to secure the victory. At that moment, Star Han smiled faintly. He secretly manipulated his inner energy, causing the ball Hua Liuyun hit to deviate slightly—just enough to miss! Star Han approached the table and calmly said, "It's my turn."

He began his turn, and quickly caught up to Hua Liuyun's score. Hua Liuyun tried to maintain his composure, but Star Han hit a ball that seemed destined to go in but suddenly changed direction, narrowly missing the pocket. Others thought Star Han had made a careless mistake, but Star Han knew that Hua Liuyun had also manipulated his inner energy. The skill level of both players seemed to decline suddenly, with neither of them pocketing any balls for several turns. It was as if they were deliberately giving each other chances. They didn't say anything, confusing the onlookers. Only Yu Ya understood their intentions.

Star Han knew this wouldn't lead to a conclusion. It was easy for a ball to deviate, but it was difficult to make one go in. Star Han didn't possess the ability to block Hua Liuyun's inner energy. He picked up the cue stick and suddenly had an idea. He hit the ball, and as expected, it deviated. However, the ball bounced back and accelerated unexpectedly. Caught off guard, Hua Liuyun couldn't react in time, and the ball quickly went into another pocket. The onlookers were dumbfounded. How was that possible? There was no need to continue playing—the game was already won by Star Han.

"Congratulations on your victory, but we'll have another chance. I won't lose to you next time," Hua Liuyun said, a bit stunned, handing the money to Star Han.

Star Han calmly replied, "I won't take your money. I didn't compete with you for that reason. You played well. But let me tell you, never underestimate your opponent!"

"Well said!" Yan Nanfei applauded.

After leaving the pool hall, Yan Nanfei excitedly said to Star Han, "You're really modest. You said you didn't play much, but your skills were amazing. It was truly spectacular! But I have to admit, I was worried when you played so poorly in the beginning. Now I realize you were deliberately underestimating him. Well, Hua Liuyun must be furious. By the way, how did you manage that last shot? It was almost impossible! I've never seen a ball suddenly accelerate like that after being hit." Yan Nanfei was puzzled.

"I don't know. Maybe it was an issue with the table?" Star Han replied vaguely, not wanting to reveal his true abilities.

"Ah, yes, it must be. You had good luck," Yan Nanfei said.

Star Han remained silent, thinking about Hua Liuyun. He had a feeling that there would be more encounters and events between them in the future. This was just the beginning, and for some reason, he felt excited.

"Hey, why weren't you worried about your brother at all, Yu Ya?" Yan Nanfei turned to Yu Ya and asked.

"I knew my brother would win in the end. Why should I worry? There's nothing he can't achieve," Yu Ya said.

Star Han and Yan Nanfei were left speechless.