The bad value system is measuring values.

Chapter 150 Fellow Patients

In the blink of an eye, time flies, and now, with only four months left until the college entrance examination, Qiao Xiao and Jiang Yu have been carefully maintaining their secret relationship.

During this period, the two got along very simply. Apart from the occasional holding hands and warm hugs, they did not engage in any other intimate acts like ordinary couples.

A whole month has passed, and Qiao Xiao has found that Jiang Yu's favorability rating has not increased at all.

To her even greater surprise, Jiang Yu's adoptive parents did not come to cause her any trouble.

Not only that, she had never even met Jiang Ning, who was on the same campus as her.

Qiao Xiao wondered: Could it be that this part of the story just ends here? Everything seems too easy?

This, however, made her suspicious.

Qiao Xiao believes that someone with Jiang Yu's background must be extremely insecure, and therefore needs her most ardent and intense emotions to provide comfort and warmth.

But who could have predicted that after the flames of love blazed brightly, all that would appear before us was a pile of cold ashes?

Their relationship was like a stagnant pool, so calm that not a ripple could be seen, utterly devoid of any waves. This bland state was truly different from what Qiao Xiao had initially imagined.

Qiao Xiao frowned slightly and muttered to herself, "We still need to find a breakthrough, but this plot... can't we have a little more twist and turn?"

She knew that a compelling storyline often garnered more goodwill.

System: "The main female characters in this plane are Jiang Ning, Cheng Xin, and Liu Ye. You might as well take the initiative to contact them; you might be able to trigger new plot options."

Upon hearing this, Qiao Xiao suddenly recalled the scene of Liu Xin suddenly coming to find her a few days ago, and nodded thoughtfully.

On the other side, Liu Ye, who had finally found some free time, finally had the opportunity to cause trouble for Qiao Xiao.

Still harboring resentment about what happened before, she questioned her younger brother Liu Xin with a face full of unwillingness: "Last time I asked you to bring Qiao Xiao back, why didn't you complete the task?"

Liu Xin was sitting leisurely on the sofa, casually fiddling with a delicate little figurine in his hand. When his sister questioned him, he just replied helplessly, "Sis, why are you so fixated on this? The key issue isn't whether or not she was brought back, okay? It's obvious that Qiao Xiao and Jiang Yu are a very affectionate couple. Why are you interfering like this?"

However, Liu Ye wouldn't listen to her brother's advice at all. She retorted angrily, "What do you know, you little kid! That Jiang Yu will definitely not let this go and will try every means to take revenge on me!" As she said this, a trace of fear and unease flickered in her eyes.

Liu Xin frowned, looking puzzled, and said, "I really don't understand what you did, sister. Why would anyone follow you for no reason? They don't seem like those kinds of people."

Upon hearing this, Liu Ye's eyes widened, and she roared furiously, "What do you mean? You don't think I'm that kind of person? Liu Xin, Liu Xin, I've raised you with so much hardship all these years, and you dare to say that about me?!"

Liu Xin trembled with fright and quickly lowered his head to admit his mistake: "No, no, no, sister, I know I was wrong..." However, his apology sounded weak and feeble.

After all, this older sister is just too domineering. She's already in her thirties and still refuses to find a proper boyfriend to settle down with. All she does is keep a bunch of young lovers around.

Liu Xin is Liu Ye's younger brother, born of the same mother, and is eight years younger than her. Liu Xin has been out of university for a full year now, but remains an unemployed bum. Fortunately, he has some shares left by his parents, so even though he lacks business acumen, he doesn't have to worry about making a living.

Seeing that Liu Ye had finally quieted down, Liu Xin couldn't help but ask again, "Sister, in my opinion, with your assets, even if you don't rank in the top 100 of the rich list, you should at least be in the top 500, right? So why are you afraid of those two students who haven't even graduated from university yet?"

Liu Ye took a deep breath and slowly replied, "It's not that I'm really afraid of Jiang Yu, but rather the woman next to him."

"That Yan Rui?"

Upon hearing the name, Liu Ye's eyes widened suddenly, his already small eyes now appearing glaringly angry.

She gritted her teeth and said, "That's right, she's a complete madwoman! Nobody knows when she'll suddenly go crazy, and once she does, it's deadly!"

As she spoke, Liu Ye couldn't help but recall her previous embarrassing moments in front of Yan Rui, and a surge of hatred welled up in her heart, making her grind her teeth in resentment.

Liu Xin, standing nearby, couldn't help but ask curiously, "What happened, sis? Did she hurt you? We can't let her get away with this so easily. Why don't we go call the police right now?"

Liu Ye sneered and replied, "Hmph, what good will calling the police do? That madwoman, if she finds out the police are coming, she'll definitely skin me alive before they even arrive, ripping me off skin and flesh!"

Hearing his sister's description, Liu Xin felt a chill run down his spine, but he still tried to remain calm and comforted her, "But aren't there so many guards at home?"

Liu Ye shook his head, his face full of bitterness, and said, "Those guards are practically useless in her eyes. This woman is like the King of Hell; even ghosts can't stop her! But..."

At this point, Liu Ye paused slightly, then continued as if he had thought of something, "Brother, try inviting her over again tomorrow and see if she'll come. If she's willing to come, there might still be a chance for things to turn around."

"Sister, didn't you say she was crazy? Then why did you hire her here?" he asked, puzzled.

Liu Ye smiled slightly and explained, "Although she is a bit crazy, she is actually smart and very clear-headed. She knows what she can and cannot do, and she will not go against us."

One day, Jiang Yu returned home as usual. He was holding a bouquet of blue roses tightly in his hand. He had been preparing gifts for Qiao Xiao for many days in a row.

Every day, he would carefully select different kinds and colors of flowers to give to his beloved.

Faced with Jiang Yu's thoughtful gestures, Qiao Xiao's only response each time was a faint smile. Her expression revealed absolutely no affection.

Although Jiang Yu realized this, he was determined that as long as he kept sending gifts, he would eventually be able to buy a gift that would truly move Qiao Xiao.

For Qiao Xiao, such a peaceful and uneventful life was simply unbearable.

Despite her best efforts to appear incredibly happy, she couldn't hide her true feelings.

Behind her fake smile lay a deep sense of helplessness regarding the relationship. She didn't love him, and being in the same room with him as his partner made her incredibly uncomfortable.

Qiao Xiao knew that she was like an unstable element, loving crazy and exciting things, and always chasing new feelings.

In her eyes, Jiang Yu was no different from the other people she had pursued before; they were all the type who were extremely insecure.

Perhaps they truly need a warm and happy family to fill the void in their hearts and thus find redemption.

The problem is that it is simply impossible to complete this task in just four months.

Moreover, she is still a student and believes that as long as she does her best to complete her studies, she will have the opportunity to be admitted to the same city as Jiang Yu.

Wouldn't this better prove that she loves him, and increase his affection for her?

As night fell, Qiao Xiao dragged her exhausted body slowly out of the classroom. Jiang Yu had already arrived and was quietly waiting there.

Seeing this scene, his classmates took it for granted and couldn't help but feel a pang of envy.

The Bi family found it very strange that Qiao Xiao was able to win Jiang Yu's favor, considering that the two of them had hardly ever met!

However, matters of the heart are ultimately private, and even if outsiders are curious, they understand they have no right to interfere. At most, they might treat it as a topic of conversation over tea or gossip occasionally.

Jiang Yu quickly stepped forward, his face full of concern, wanting to take Qiao Xiao's heavy schoolbag.

Qiao Xiao quickly waved her hand and declined, saying, "Let's forget it, this backpack is too heavy."

Jiang Yu smiled slightly and replied gently, "But you have to give me a chance to do some small things for you that I can."

He spoke softly, his eyes full of care, a thoughtful demeanor completely different from his usual cold and aloof appearance.

Jiang Yu always exuded a chilling aura that made people feel unapproachable. He was used to arming himself with indifference, like an invisible high wall that ruthlessly kept everyone around him out.

He had almost no friends, like a lonely island adrift in the vast sea of ​​people.

As a male god of academic excellence, Jiang Yu not only has outstanding grades that are astonishing, but his aloof personality also makes many boys shy away from him, and few dare to take the initiative to get close to him.

When facing Qiao Xiao, Jiang Yu's actions always stemmed from his most genuine and instinctive reactions.

However, due to his long-standing unfamiliarity with expressing emotions, he often doesn't know how to properly convey his concern.

Qiao Xiao gazed at Jiang Yu quietly, a pang of sadness rising in her heart, for she herself suffered from the same problem of emotional expression disorder.

Qiao Xiao: Both are sick, yet one patient is given the opportunity to save the other.

In the end, Qiao Xiao gently handed the schoolbag to Jiang Yu.

Jiang Yu silently took the schoolbag, and the two walked slowly side by side like that.

The dim streetlights cast a soft glow, illuminating their shadows that sometimes stretched and sometimes shortened.

In the quiet atmosphere, Qiao Xiao broke the silence and asked, "Jiang Yu, do you ever feel... that we're actually not a good match?"

As soon as he finished speaking, Jiang Yu stopped abruptly, his previously calm face instantly filled with panic. He asked incredulously, "What?"

"We both have our own problems. For us, a relationship is like trying to run before we can walk."

Qiao Xiao turned her gaze to the panicked Jiang Yu in front of her and said, "What can we possibly bring to each other if we're together like this? Won't it just create more confusion and pain?"

Jiang Yu stood there quietly, and after a long silence, he finally opened his mouth slowly and answered in a trembling voice, "But, Rui Rui, we are facing the same problem."

Upon hearing this, Qiao Xiao was stunned. Looking at Jiang Yu, she never imagined that he might say such a thing. Yes, they were both patients, and they were the patients who understood each other's conditions best.

Jiang: "Perhaps I am really clumsy when it comes to handling relationships, but that's okay, we can learn together slowly."

Qiao Xiao frowned slightly, and asked with some confusion, "Learn slowly?"

Jiang Yu stepped forward, reached out and gently grasped Qiao Xiao's hands, holding them tightly, as if afraid that she would disappear if he let go.

He gazed at Qiao Xiao with unwavering determination and solemnly said, "That's right, we learn slowly. As long as we're willing to invest time and effort, one day we'll definitely have enough power to heal them."

A question couldn't help but pop into Qiao Xiao's mind: "Why not save myself first?" The thought flashed through her mind so quickly that she couldn't even catch it.

Just then, the roar of a car engine suddenly came, and a brightly colored, cool-looking sports car sped up like lightning and stopped beside the two of them.

The car's appearance was so sudden that it was hard for them not to be drawn to it.

The black sedan slowly came to a stop, and after the door opened, Liu Xin gracefully stepped out of the car.

He was tall and slender, with a steady gait. While his face wasn't stunning, it was still considered handsome. In particular, his slightly youthful features gave him an innocent and harmless appearance.

Standing to the side, Jiang Yu wore a pair of gold-rimmed glasses. His already delicate features were obscured by the glasses, which made his most charming eyes appear slightly less attractive.

Even so, compared to Liu Xinyi, Jiang Yu's innate temperament and unique charm still easily overwhelmed him.

Liu Xin's gaze fell directly on Qiao Xiao, and he greeted her with a smile, "Yan Rui."

Qiao Xiao looked up and saw a familiar face. A hint of excitement flashed in her eyes. Was the plot about to unfold?

Jiang Yu sneered, staring coldly at Liu Xin. His clear, cold voice carried a hint of disdain as he asked, "Hmph, who are you?"

His words carried a strong sense of hostility, as if he were filled with dissatisfaction and wariness towards the person in front of him.