The bad value system is measuring values.

Chapter 143 Mathematics Competition

Qiao Xiao was really hungry, so she grabbed her knife and fork and started munching away, anxiously cutting the bread and stuffing pieces into her mouth one by one.

Her mouth never stopped, constantly chewing, her cheeks puffed out like two small balloons. Although her eating manners looked somewhat fierce, it only added a touch of tigerishness to her usually quiet image.

Qiao Xiao: "Aren't you going to eat?"

Jiang Yu looked at him as if admiring a beautiful painting, and said gently, "You can use it, but I've already used it."

Qiao Xiao: "Jiang, why did you come here?"

Jiang Yu: "For some personal reasons," Jiang Yu replied casually.

Qiao Xiao stopped eating and stared at him intently, as if waiting for further explanation.

Jiang Yu felt Qiao Xiao's gaze, smiled slightly, and said calmly, "I can't reveal the specifics right now."

Qiao Xiao suddenly asked out of the blue, "Jiang, Cheng Xin from your class seems to care about you a lot."

Jiang Yu's eyes darkened slightly as he stared intently at Qiao Xiao, who was munching on bread with her head covered. "What are you thinking?"

Qiao Xiao: "What did I think?"

"Automatic trigger story option:"

Option 1: She likes you, and I care a lot.

I didn't think much about option two.

Option three: Remain silent.

Time is paused...

Qiao Xiao asked the system, "System, can you give me a hint?"

System: "Host, a male lead with a cold demeanor should be more direct."

Qiao Xiao: "But I always feel that silence is golden, wouldn't option one be too deliberate?"

System: "According to statistics, people with Jiang Yu's personality are generally extremely starved for love. He should increase his affection level if he knows you care about him."

Qiao Xiao: "Then choose one."

The moment he heard her answer, Jiang Yu's face, which had been as calm as still water, turned ashen, and he said stiffly, "You care?"

"Hmph." He glanced evasively out the window. "This doesn't sound like you. Yan, you care too easily. I don't like that."

His eyes were filled with displeasure as he thought to himself, "Why does Yan seem different? Is she deliberately trying to make me think she cares about me? How strange, this idea is so weird."

System notification: Jiang Yu's favorability has decreased by 5 points, and her current favorability is 75.

Qiao Xiao lowered her eyes, thinking, "Could it be that my unusual behavior has aroused his suspicion?"

Then, he added, "Jiang, don't misunderstand, I don't mean to ruin your love life. It's just that the college entrance exam is approaching, and I don't want you to be distracted by other girls."

Upon hearing this, Jiang Yu's tense facial expression instantly relaxed, and he looked at her with doting eyes, "Don't worry, I've encountered this situation many times before, and I won't be distracted by other girls."

His narrow, slightly upturned fox-like eyes now shone with an unusual light. When he smiled, his eyes narrowed into two crescent moons, exuding cunning and allure.

Jiang Yu: "Yan, I'm going to participate in the National Mathematics Competition next week."

"If I can be selected in this competition, I might be admitted to my dream university early."

As he spoke, he looked at Qiao Xiao across from him with expectant eyes.

Qiao Xiao swallowed a bite of bread and nodded in response, "Yes, our teacher has already mentioned this to us. With your abilities, there's definitely no problem; you'll definitely be admitted early."

After saying that, she lowered her head again and focused intently on eating the fragrant piece of bread in her hand.

Jiang Yu stared intently at Qiao Xiao's face, trying to catch even the slightest trace of sadness or reluctance in her expression.

But Qiao Xiao was too busy eating to see her expression clearly.

Jiang Yu's expression gradually darkened, his eyes lowered forlornly, revealing a hint of disappointment.

Qiao Xiao suddenly raised her head, looked at Jiang Yu, and slowly said, "Remember to tell me when the time comes."

Jiang Yu was taken aback at first, clearly not immediately understanding the meaning of Qiao Xiao's words, and subconsciously asked, "What?"

Immediately afterwards, as if he had suddenly realized something, his eyes lit up with surprise, and he became energetic all at once.

Jiang Yu's lips curled up again, and his eyes were full of smiles. He said softly, "Okay."

System notification: "Jiang Yu's favorability has increased by five, and the current favorability is seventy."

After finishing her bread, Qiao Xiao hurriedly said goodbye to Jiang Yu and continued her part-time job. In the evening, she dragged her heavy body home.

Qiao Xiao opened the door weakly and said, "My old job was better. I was assigned to automated management. I'm really tired now."

She had clearly used all her strength, but she still felt a lingering resentment in her heart.

"It would be great if those illegal factories were still around, then I wouldn't be without a place to vent my frustrations."

She put down the bag in her hand and then sat down in the dining chair.

System: "Host, why aren't you sleeping on the sofa?"

Qiao Xiao: "It's not appropriate for me to lie down in the place he slept in."

After saying that, she picked up her phone and sent him a text message that said, "I have something important to tell you. Come to my house today."

Shortly after, there was a knock on the door. When Qiao Xiao opened the door, she saw Jiang Yu looking at her with some fatigue. Even though he had caught his breath, Qiao Xiao could still tell.

"Did you run here?"

Jiang Yu: "I still couldn't hide it from you."

After letting him in, Qiao Xiao closed the door. "I'm a little short on money lately," she replied casually. "Anyway, your parents aren't home, so you can sleep on the sofa tonight."

Jiang Yu glanced at the sofa in the living room and refused directly: "No, it's too unsafe."

Qiao Xiao: "What did I do that made you describe me as unsafe?"

Jiang Yu: "No..."

Qiao Xiao interrupted him directly, "Let me just tell you, there have been thieves breaking in and stealing things these past few days, and I only changed the key to the house today, which is why I'm letting you stay here."

Jiang Yu's expression instantly tensed up. "Did you call the police?"

Qiao Xiao: "Listen to me first. That day, I was about to go to the bathroom and hadn't turned on the light yet when I heard rustling sounds outside. After a while, I suddenly heard the sound of someone picking the lock on my door. In a panic, I turned on the light, and the thief ran away."

"Are you hurt?" Jiang Yu asked anxiously.

"I'm fine," Qiao Xiao replied earnestly, without a trace of acting.

Jiang Yu frowned. "Okay, I'll stay at your place for a while and leave after I confirm it's safe."

"Hmm." She pointed to the plastic bag on the table. "These are all the supplies I prepared in advance. See if you need anything."

Jiang Yu opened the bag and checked it, finding that it contained all kinds of daily necessities.

"Thank you." He looked up at Qiao Xiao, a hint of tenderness flashing in his eyes.

Qiao Xiao smiled slightly, "Go wash up first, I've made the bed for you."

Jiang Yu came out after washing up.

"It's getting late, you should get some rest." Qiao Xiao yawned and turned to walk into her room.

Jiang Yu watched her figure disappear through the door, a strange emotion welling up in his heart.

He lay in bed, tossing and turning, unable to sleep, with Qiao Xiao's image constantly appearing in his mind.

"I wonder if Yan was scared, or if she was just pretending to be calm?"