"Let's leave it at that."

No matter what, she still had to thank the other person for their help. She couldn't really blame her.

"Mm, sorry. I won't say things like that again," An Ke Yao's tone was filled with apology.

When they returned to the classroom, it was already lunchtime. Su Ye opened her textbook, frowning slightly.

The high school curriculum was mostly what she had already learned in her past life, but the biggest problem now was that this body’s ability to understand things was extremely poor. Not only was her intelligence a problem, but her thinking was also clouded by a heavy fog.

During the afternoon's test, she had a vague memory of some of the answers, and relying on her past life’s knowledge, she managed to get a few questions right, but for the rest… she couldn’t answer any of them.

There was no doubt she would fail.

"Sigh, it's all gone to waste."

With this intelligence, she finally understood how difficult it must have been for Su Ye to get into high school in the first place.

After a few rounds of exams, she handed in her paper and slouched at her desk.

An Ke Yao didn’t seem to care much, and neither did anyone else.

The boy sitting in front of her tried to strike up a conversation, but seeing that Su Ye wasn’t paying attention, he felt embarrassed.

Su Ye turned around and glanced at her first simulation record. Sure enough, there was a confession in the afternoon.

This only made her more determined to avoid the bad events she encountered in the simulation at all costs.

She had to steer clear of those disasters, no matter what.

The rest of the day was uneventful. After saying goodbye to An Ke Yao, Su Ye went home.

"So poor..."

There was only 30,000 Dollar left in her bank account—money her mother had left her. The original owner of this body had been very frugal, and Su Ye always felt that this money represented more than just numbers; it was also a symbol of her late mother.

"I just feel like I can’t waste it."

But earning money was too hard for someone her age.

"Ugh, I can’t even think about it. It's better not to get into that mindset. What should I do...?"

She flopped onto her bed and rolled around, feeling frustrated.

"Sigh, whatever, I'll shower and sleep. I’ll think about this tomorrow."

Today had been exhausting.

She entered the bathroom and stood in front of the mirror. After a moment of silence, she reluctantly started to take off her clothes.

Her hands touched her chest, and Su Ye swallowed nervously. With trembling hands, she closed her eyes and slowly undressed, stepping into the shower.

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After washing up, she looked at the reflection of the beautiful girl in the mirror, and her heart raced.

"Damn it, she fits my preferences perfectly."

Su Ye wiped her body, changed into her underwear, and sat on her bed to blow-dry her hair. Then she walked over to the wardrobe.

She opened the door, and a pile of clothes appeared before her.

"This…"

So many skirts.

Short skirts, mid-length skirts, long skirts… white stockings and black stockings, a little outrageous.

"Mom’s taste in clothes..."

She randomly picked out a set and laid it on the bed.

"I’ll try it tomorrow morning."

If it was too revealing, or a mini skirt, there was no way she’d wear it.

She yawned, turned off the lights, and burrowed under the covers.

The pillow smelled sweet, but she couldn’t fall asleep.

"No, stop thinking about it."

It was too strange to have these kinds of thoughts about herself.

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The Next Morning, 6:20 AM

Su Ye put on the black dress she had chosen the night before.

From the outfit to the skirt, and the black stockings beneath, it resembled a sailor-style uniform from an anime. When she wore it, it perfectly showcased her petite figure. In fact, the school uniform skirt wasn’t bad, but many girls didn’t like wearing it because of their body shapes.

Su Ye yawned, brushed her teeth, washed her face, and then grabbed her bag, preparing to leave.

Just then, the doorbell rang.

She paused, walked cautiously to the peephole, and peered outside.

Unfortunately, the peephole was dirty, and she could only see a blurry figure.

After a brief moment of hesitation, she remembered that nothing bad had happened during the morning simulation, so she opened the door.

"Click!"

A tall figure appeared in front of her.

He was around 1.8 meters tall, a middle-aged man with a cap, and a very handsome appearance. His beard gave him a weathered yet composed look.

Seeing him, Su Ye immediately showed a wary expression.

The man awkwardly smiled, noticing the slight hostility in the girl’s gaze. He held out a bag toward her.

"Sorry, I was busy this morning. I promised I’d bring you breakfast."

A fragrant steam rose from the bag. Inside were small steamed buns, savory pancakes, and soy milk.

Su Ye’s stomach growled in response, but her expression remained unchanged, vigilant.

Yes, this man—who had been a source of great annoyance to her in the past—was none other than her mother's old admirer.

Years ago, this man had been an obsessive suitor to her mother, a typical "puppy dog" who never gave up. After years of pursuing her mother without success, he reluctantly accepted the reality when she married Su Ye’s father.

But…

Even after her mother's death, he never let go of his feelings, frequently coming over to offer help, food, and other support. When her father died, the family was left struggling financially, and it was this man who helped prevent them from losing their home.

In Su Ye’s eyes, he was the "creepy uncle" who always seemed to be trying to steal her mother away from her. She hated him and always showed her contempt openly.

At this moment, although Su Ye wasn’t as hostile as before, the memories of her previous life still made her uneasy.

This man… what did he want now?

Would he start thinking about her, too, now that her mother was gone?

She was afraid.

Because, in his mind, had he been in love with her mother and now turned his attention to her?