Chapter 019：Dumbfounded

Xanthe: Favorability +1

Xanthe: Favorability +1

Xanthe: Favorability +1

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After Arthur transferred five million dollars, Xanthe's favorability towards him started to grow again. Even without seeing him, it continued to rise. Xanthe's favorability towards Arthur had already reached 88 points. As it steadily increased, it reached 94 points. Just one more point and it would break the threshold, successfully turning the tide!

But just as it was one point away, the favorability stopped increasing!

"Damn it, can you stop teasing me? Just one more point and you stop?" Arthur looked at the system interface, almost cursing about the progress of Xanthe's reversal.

Should he continue transferring money? No way. Overdoing it could make her see him as nothing more than an ATM, which might not increase her favorability. Money plus sweet talk equals invincible. According to this formula, he had the money, but not enough sweet talk. Plus, Arthur wasn't good at sweet talk. And he would never confess to Xanthe because of a bloody lesson from before. Back then, he confessed too early to Una and ended up in a passive position. Later, he concluded that the right way to chase a girl was never to confess. Just ask her out directly. If she agrees, it means she's interested and things can continue. If she doesn't, it's best to stop early to avoid getting too deep and ending up as a backup.

Arthur never planned to seriously pursue Xanthe. He always saw Xanthe as a tool for making money. So in front of Xanthe, he was casual and relaxed, even deliberately losing his temper in front of her a few days ago. Because he didn't care, he seemed especially carefree!

After some thought, Arthur started typing: "If you have any difficulties in the future, let me know. I'll help you with anything." No, this sounded too humble! I lent her five million, not the other way around. Why should I flatter her? Thinking of how he used to flatter Una made Arthur feel sick. He quickly deleted the message.

He typed again: "Xanthe, you are not allowed to be ambiguous with other guys, got it?" Still no good! This sounded too overbearing and uncomfortable. Besides, he didn't plan to develop Xanthe into a girlfriend. He deleted it again.

Finally, Arthur simply sent Xanthe two words: "Good night!"

Yes, 'good night' was a polite expression and the most appropriate at this time. Arthur thought he shouldn't guess Xanthe's inner thoughts. Instead, he should make sure Xanthe couldn't figure out his real attitude. That way, he wouldn't fail!

"Mm! Good night, dear Arthur!" Xanthe quickly replied. But the favorability still didn't increase.

"Forget it, let it be. The more anxious you are, the more mistakes you make. Let's leave it for tomorrow." Arthur sighed.

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Early the next morning, downstairs at the dormitory, a girl with a good figure and looks had been waiting for over ten minutes, holding a delicate breakfast in her hand.

"Oh my god, this girl is pretty. She's holding breakfast? I wonder which lucky guy is so good that a girl brings him breakfast?" "I've seen guys bring girls breakfast many times, but a girl bringing breakfast to a guy is a first!" "Hey! All the pretty girls already have boyfriends. I've been single for over twenty years, even though I'm so handsome!"

While a group of guys pointed and commented, Arthur and his roommates Dave, Jay, and Rex came downstairs. Just as he stepped out of the dormitory, Una, who had been waiting, ran up to Arthur.

"Arthur, I brought you breakfast. Let's go to class together!" Una said eagerly. "No, you eat it yourself. We should keep some distance to avoid misunderstandings," Arthur said seriously, decisively rejecting Una.

At these words, several guys who had been eyeing Una almost spat blood on the spot!

"Damn, who is this guy? So bossy?" "Such a pretty girl brings him breakfast, and he looks annoyed? He's not even that handsome, not as handsome as me. Is the girl blind?"

While two bespectacled guys fumed, another girl with an even hotter body and prettier face walked over. She glanced at Una with strong hostility in her eyes. "Arthur, I brought you breakfast too, and it's still hot. Hurry and eat!" Xanthe's voice was very seductive, almost making some guys' bones go soft.

"Damn! Another pretty girl brings him breakfast. Who is this guy?" "He must be super rich!" "Amazing! This guy must be a master. He can make two beautiful girls fight over him. His skills are too high!"

At this point, Arthur's roommates Dave, Jay, and Rex were almost stunned! They always thought Arthur was bragging in the dorm! Who would have thought he was really this good! Una and Xanthe were fighting to bring him breakfast. And despite seeing each other, neither backed down. What was this? Girls chasing a guy?

The atmosphere was a bit strange. Two good-looking girls, each holding breakfast, simultaneously handed them to Arthur. They waited to see which he would choose. More guys came downstairs, starting to gather and watch.

"Isn't that Arthur? When did he become so popular?" "Looks like I'm on the right track. Look, Arthur succeeded. If I keep pursuing Anna, I might succeed someday too?" "Anna? The top beauty at the University of Chicago? Are you dreaming?" "Friend, did you get drunk early in the morning?"

"Arthur, we haven't had breakfast yet. If you don't want it, let us have it!" Rex said to ease the awkward atmosphere. "Okay, you guys eat it then!" Arthur took both Xanthe and Una's breakfasts and handed them to Rex and Jay.

This move displeased both Xanthe and Una. But while unhappy, they were also relieved. At least Arthur didn't eat the other girl's breakfast, saving some face.

The atmosphere eased a bit. But at this moment, the top beauty of the literature faculty, Judy, holding a packed croissant, walked over. She walked lightly and approached Arthur.

"Here, this is your breakfast!"

For a moment, all the guys were collectively dumbfounded.