SFR: Chapter 5

The favorability program worked diligently and provided the latest data the moment the capture target moved into the scanning range.

[Ding.]

[Currently favorability value: -8.]

The system was immediately surprised. It saw Fu Xiuning approaching, gaze fixed on the host. The system said hurriedly, “Open your eyes! Fu Xiuning is coming! In addition, his favorability has increased!”

Xing Shi didn’t want to move, but it wasn’t because he was full.

He didn’t know if others could adapt quickly from a high-risk environment to a peaceful environment, but he couldn’t do so. His sleep quality hadn’t been good during this period. He would wake up easily at the slightest movement, so he wanted to lie down whenever he had time.

At this moment, the sun was shining, the leaves rustled, and he felt a bit sleepy.

The system was excited. “He should be either passing by or coming for you!”

Xing Shi reluctantly responded. Even in the communication in his mind, his weakness was obvious. “Don’t make noise… Just pretend he doesn’t exist…”

The system was shocked. “Are you going to fall asleep?”

The moment it finished speaking, Fu Xiuning stopped in front of Xing Shi.

He stretched out his index finger., trying to lift the hood so that the person could directly feel the midday sun.

However, the moment they touched, his wrist was suddenly grabbed.

Small animals had a keen sense of danger. The cat next to him jumped up and ran away.

Xing Shi opened his eyes and slightly raised his head to look at the person in front of him.

Fu Xiuning met his gaze and saw that the corners of his eyes were a bit red. However, his face didn’t have the confused feeling of being half asleep. Instead, his expression was clear and sharp. It was as if he had been unsheathed in an instant.

This only lasted for a second or two before it dissipated.

Xing Shi withdrew his hand, raised his hood, and sat up straight. His voice was lazy and sleepy as he said, “Hello, Senior.”

This was a school, so he addressed the other party according to the student relationship. Fu Xiuning’s clothes today were more casual than last time. The combination of light colors was gentle and handsome.

He smiled and asked, “Senior, have you eaten?”

Fu Xiuning replied, “No.”

He asked even though he knew the answer, “Do you know that I am your senior?”

Xing Shi said, “Senior is so famous. I naturally know.”

“When did you know?”

Xing Shi had recently learned about ‘his own information’ in detail. It turned out that he had heard of this Senior Fu last semester. He replied, “I forgot about it too. I just think it is amazing.”

He added, “We have some fate. How about I treat you to a meal?”

The system applauded on the spot. The host had finally made progress.

Xing Shi just said it casually and was prepared to be rejected. Then he heard Fu Xiuning say, “Okay.”

He was surprised at first before coming to his senses. “It is only limited to the cafeteria and restaurants with an average cost of less than 200 yuan per person. I am a poor student. Don’t look down on me.”

Fu Xiuning, who was about to rip someone off, paused subtly and said, “It seems like the trainees get paid.”

Xing Shi said, “But the salary won’t be paid until next month. How about I owe you this meal first?”

Fu Xiuning didn’t comment. He just turned around and said, “Come with me somewhere.”

The system saw the host following and was stunned by the sudden surprise. However, he still pointed out the shortcomings.

“The money in your card is enough for you to finish the four years of college. In addition, you can get a salary starting from next month. How can you be poor? You don’t know how to seize the opportunity given to you.”

Xing Shi asked, “Do you really think this is an opportunity for me?”

“Of course. The favorability value has risen to -8!”

Xing Shi said sincerely, “I like your innocence. You must keep it.”

The system defended itself. “I know that hating someone consumes emotions. Unless you hate someone to a certain degree, the value won’t remain at that level forever. Your singing has a time limit and isn’t in this category. I thought it would return to -10, but look! It is -8 now!”

Xing Shi said, “This shows that his disgust faded a bit over time. But thinking of his general -5 towards others, I am still more annoying to him than other people. Why do you think he would eat with me?”

The system replied, “It doesn’t matter what it is! You will have a meal with him. You must learn to turn disadvantages into advantages!”

Xing Shi didn’t want to debate with it. “You are right. I will try to treat him to a good meal. Now shut up.”

The system immediately muted the sound to prevent him from being upset and quitting.

The school’s living area was well-equipped with many stores.

Fu Xiuning walked into a coffee store and heard a familiar conversation.

“Fu Xiuning is here. Seize the opportunity!”

“I know.”

A thin boy stood up from his seat and called out, “Senior.”

Fu Xiuning nodded in response and walked over.

Xing Shi followed behind and took a look. There were three people here. In addition to the boy, there was a man and a woman sitting at the table. There was coffee, a laptop, and documents on the table.

As he looked at them, the three people opposite him also looked at him. There was no way. He was too eye-catching.

He had outstanding facial features and a good body proportion. He wore simple jeans with a baseball jacket and a thin hooded sweatshirt inside. The warm color scheme added a touch of freshness. He was the focus wherever he went.

The girl looked at him and at Fu Xiuning. The two handsome men of the school were in the same frame. She felt that she could live at least ten more years.

As a face control, she knew Xing Shi when he was a freshman. However, this junior brother was either in class or working, so they rarely met on campus. Moreover, she heard that he had a bad temper and wasn’t easy to approach. She hadn’t expected to see him here.

Her voice softened. “Boss, who is this?”

Fu Xiuning said, “A freshman who signed with my company as a trainee. Let him add a program for you.”

He introduced the three people to Xing Shi. They were the president of the Student Union, the head of the Propaganda Department, and the head of the Arts Department. The program to be added was for the school anniversary.

Fu Xiuning had resigned as the president of the Student Union last semester, but he had promoted the people below him. In addition, the school anniversary was a big event, so they would occasionally discuss related matters with him. This was the case today.

The three of them knew that Fu Xiuning had opened an entertainment company. Their eyes were shining when they looked at Xing Shi.

The president was even gentler. “Just order whatever you want to drink, Junior Brother.”

Xing Shi said, “Thank you, Senior.”

The sofa-style booth could seat four people. He moved a chair from the side and sat down. Seeing Fu Xiuning start to look through the plan, he reminded, “Boss, I don’t know anything yet.”

Fu Xiuning comforted him. “It’s okay. There is plenty of time. You can practice.”

Xing Shi’s schedule was full of classes and training every day. Now he had to prepare an extra program. He suspected that Fu Xiuning suddenly came to him today just to torment him and said, “Okay.”

Fu Xiuning remembered his singing skills clearly and looked up. “There are three rehearsals for the school anniversary celebration. If you are eliminated, change the program and start over. Don’t embarrass me.”

Xing Shi nodded obediently. “I know.”

Fu Xiuning thought to himself, ‘You had better know.’ Then he retracted his gaze.

Lin Kecheng, the head of the Arts and Literature Department, sat beside him. Lin Kecheng waited for him to finish reading it and reported the progress. “The theme of the school anniversary has finally been decided. The sponsorship is in place. The next step is to design the posters and invitations for the guests.”

The president interrupted. “Xiao Cheng found the sponsors. He added many details to the plan. He also wrote the final draft, which is very impressive.”

Lin Kecheng smiled and waved his hands. “No, it was all done by everyone.”

The system in his mind praised him. “It seems that your efforts to get along well with the president haven’t been in vain. She is really saying good things for you.”

Lin Kecheng said, “Of course.”

The system said, “You wrote a very professional plan. Fu Xiuning might give you extra points. He added one point on the day you became the head of the department. This shows he likes people with strong abilities.”

Fu Xiuning remembered this.

Lin Kecheng’s lottery draw gave him a planning and management ability. Fu Xiuning watched the other person join the Student Union to get close to him, rising all the way to the position of the head of the Arts and Literature Department. During this period, Fu Xiuning gave him some pointers and even increased his favorability by one point when the other person took this position. It was probably because Fu Xiuning knew what would happen later and liked the other person a bit more.

Then he announced his resignation. The sound of the host and system changing from surprise to screams that day was very pleasant and delighted him.

Fu Xiuning closed the plan and said there was no problem.

The president and the others felt relieved after hearing this. They asked a few questions that they were undecided about.

Fu Xiuning patiently answered. He watched Xing Shi add them as friends and decided to leave.

Lin Kecheng didn’t wait for the notification sound for increased points. He asked, “Senior, what are your plans later/”

Fu Xiuning said, “I’m going to eat.”

The president saw that the boss had come over without eating. She immediately felt guilty and wanted to treat him. Lin Kecheng stopped her. “Let me do it. I was just thinking about going to eat something. It is right for us to go together.”

Fu Xiuning refused. “I have to talk to him about some company matters. It isn’t convenient today. Let’s go.”

The last sentence was said to Xing Shi. He said goodbye to them and followed, holding the coffee brought by the senior.

After leaving the cafe, Fu Xiuning asked, “What are you going to treat me to?”

Xing Shi answered, “Any restaurant with an average price of less than 200 yuan per person.”

The system had been muted until now. It couldn’t hold it in any longer. “Didn’t you say that you would treat him to a good meal?”

Xing Shi said as a matter of course, “So I crossed out the cafeteria option.”

The system: “……”

Fu Xiuning glanced at him and took him to a porridge store outside the school.

Seafood casserole per, 192 per serving, freshly cooked.

The two of them chose a seat by the window. Fu Xiuning unlocked his phone to reply to messages. Xing Shi slumped in his chair, looking out the window.

The system watched for five minutes and couldn’t help speaking again, “What are you going to talk about? Are you just going to sit here and do nothing?”

“Isn’t he replying to messages?”

“He isn’t now!”

Xing Shi sighed in his mind. “But I’m very sleepy.”

He hadn’t tried to capture Fu Xiuning for more than half a month. One reason was that he wasn’t in good condition. The other was that he wanted to wait for the system to get anxious first.

Now sitting at the same table with Fu Xiuning was the best scenario he had imagined. The opportunity was just right.

He said, “I’m still very tired, both physically and mentally. If you don’t believe me, scan it and see.”

The system knew it was the truth without scanning. It wasn’t just due to the continuous training for half a month. It was also because this guy woke up at 5 o’clock every day and went out to run several kilometers, gradually increasing the number of kilometers. It would be a miracle if he wasn’t tired!

It said, “Then drink some coffee.”

Xing Shi said, “Don’t mention it. I drank half a cup, and my brain was numb. I am afraid of saying something wrong, so I don’t dare to speak rashly.”

The system suggested, “Go to the bathroom to wash your face?”

Xing Shi went there to cooperate but came back paralyzed. “It doesn’t work at all. I still feel numb.”

Before the system could speak, it heard a familiar voice.

“Senior?”

Lin Kecheng was surprised and stepped forward with a smile. “What a coincidence.”

Fu Xiuning was listening to the conversation between Xing Shi and the system. He felt that Xing Shi might want to do something.

He shifted his eyes from the phone to Lin Kecheng. The system could locate his position, so he wasn’t surprised by Lin Kecheng’s appearance. He responded softly.

Lin Kecheng said, “I was craving the porridge in this restaurant. I didn’t expect you to be here too. What flavor did you order, Senior?”

Fu Xiuning replied, “Seafood.”

The system saw the host propping his chin on his hand, eyes downcast as if he was about to fall asleep. This made it even more anxious.

The arrival of an acquaintance of Fu Xiuning meant the host had even less time. He finally had a meal with Fu Xiuning. The system didn’t know when the next time would come.

It shouted, “Don’t sleep. Wake up!”

Xing Shi groaned. “That was a close call. I almost fell asleep.”

The system raised its voice. “Can you still do it?”

“Not really.”

“How about this?” Xing Shi slowly adjusted his sitting posture. “Give me a second level penalty to wake me up.”

The system: “?”

Fu Xiuning: “?”

Since the launch of the strategy mission, it had never heard such an outrageous request.