They all want to control me!

Chapter 3 Who is the third party?

"Clang, clang—"

The school bell rang, and Tao Zhiyao suddenly raised her head, grabbed Jiang Qiaoqiao's hand, and ran into the lecture hall.

Before Lin Ran could even try to explain, Tao Zhiyao dragged her into the classroom.

"Lin Ran, where do you want to sit?" Tao Zhiyao asked.

"Second row."

Jiang Qiaoqiao pointed to the seats in the second row next to the aisle.

Lin Ran couldn't hold back any longer: "Jiang Qiaoqiao, I told you to sit in the back, but you wouldn't go. You're just being rebellious."

Tao Zhiyao was in a dilemma. She saw her roommate waving and beckoning her over from the fifth row from the bottom.

Although friendships in college aren't as close as in high school, deliberately isolating yourself is never a good thing, as it can affect interpersonal relationships, since you'll see each other all the time in your dorm.

She hesitated for a moment, shook her head at her roommate, then looked at Jiang Qiaoqiao, her cute face showing a determined expression, and said with a firm resolve:

"Lin Ran, I've decided today to study hard and not follow in their footsteps."

"Well done, sister." Jiang Qiaoqiao smiled and pulled her hand to sit down.

Tao Zhiyao blinked, staring at their clasped hands, feeling a little puzzled for some reason.

"Lin Ran seems a bit strange today; something feels off."

After class started, Tao Zhiyao wrote her questions on a piece of paper and handed it to Jiang Qiaoqiao.

After seeing this, Jiang Qiaoqiao remained silent for a few seconds, then asked herself:

"What should we do?"

"Oh ho? I saw you were quite resolute in making your own decisions just now, what, you're out of ideas now?"

Although Lin Ran was laughing, he was also surprised.

Unexpectedly, Tao Zhiyao, who usually seemed dull, had such keen senses that she noticed Jiang Qiaoqiao was controlling her body.

Lin Ran thought for a moment and said:

"You wrote, 'It's nothing, I didn't close the window last night, and I feel a little dizzy this morning,' attributing all the abnormalities to poor health."

"No, I want to add one more sentence." Jiang Qiaoqiao was very rebellious.

"Are you out of your mind?"

Lin Ran quickly looked at the note on the table.

The first part was what she said, but then Jiang Qiaoqiao took it upon herself to add, "But seeing you makes my head stop spinning."

"The comment is that he's read too many domineering CEO novels. What kind of brain-dead talk is that?"

"Don't yell, I'm helping you flirt with girls."

"Fine, you've just left my body to play with like a piece of trash." Lin Ran was speechless.

Is there something wrong with the "Beautiful Girl's Guide to Capturing a Cute Loli"?

After Jiang Qiaoqiao finished writing, she handed the note to the girl next to her.

Upon seeing the contents of the note, Tao Zhiyao's eyes widened instantly. She repeatedly shifted her gaze between Jiang Qiaoqiao's face and the contents of the note, her little head turning like a rattle drum.

Tao Zhiyao waved her little hand, and Jiang Qiaoqiao put her ear close, but Tao Zhiyao moved her to face her cute little face, and then her chubby cheeks quickly came closer.

A slight warmth came from my forehead.

Their foreheads touched.

Then Tao Zhiyao quickly wrote down small notes.

"You're not hot, you don't have a fever. Drink plenty of water and get some rest. If you're still not feeling well, I'll go to the infirmary with you, but I can't stay there with you the whole time. I need to attend class and take notes, and I'll explain them to you after class."

"Tao Zhiyao is still too much of a supermodel," Lin Ran remarked.

"Hmm, it's rare for you to say something sensible. I want to take her home and have her as my bed warmer." Jiang Qiaoqiao was tempted.

"Ahem!" The bespectacled professor on the podium coughed twice. "Class, no dating in class, kissing is strictly prohibited. My daughter is thirty years old and still single. Be careful, or I might lose my temper and fail you all at the end of the semester."

The classroom, which had been somewhat noisy, suddenly fell silent.

Tao Zhiyao was so frightened that she quickly sat up straight, not daring to look to the side, and stopped writing the note that Jiang Qiaoqiao handed her.

The professor's gaze was fixed in a certain direction.

Jiang Qiaoqiao lowered her head guiltily.

Lin Ran sighed, "I was so scared I cried. I failed my final exams. This is a special weapon against college students."

"Is it really that scary?" Jiang Qiaoqiao asked, confused. "If you pay attention in class, getting over 60 points is easy, right?"

"You don't understand medicine, nor do you understand the horror of 'Autumn in My Heart'," Lin Ran said respectfully. "Just by attending classes diligently, you might not be able to pass all your subjects."

"I studied finance, so I really don't understand." Jiang Qiaoqiao's voice held a hint of amusement. "But seeing you so scared, I can feel how desperate you were. I'm so happy, hehe."

"I think I need to see your nude photos again," Lin Ran threatened.

"..."

Jiang Qiaoqiao fell silent.

Lin Ran laughed loudly: "Go ahead and yell! I love your arrogant attitude!"

Jiang Qiaoqiao gritted her teeth, refusing to sit idly by and wait for her fate. She opened her photo album, intending to retaliate by watching videos.

She knew Lin Ran didn't care about the video, but watching it made her feel a little better—the Ah Q mentality might not change anything, but at least it wouldn't make her mood worse.

But before I could even open it, I suddenly heard an incredulous murmur in my ear:

"Lin Ran, you..."

Jiang Qiaoqiao slammed her phone face down on the table and stiffly turned her head away.

Tao Zhiyao's round, big eyes stared at the phone lying face down on the table, her eyes losing their light.

She saw the video!

Jiang Qiaoqiao gripped the ground with her toes, clenched her fists, and cautiously called out in her heart:

"Lin...Lin Ran, um, I was wrong."

"..."

There was silence.

Jiang Qiaoqiao forced herself to continue:

"I think I can explain it clearly."

Oh no, oh no! I was so angry with Lin Ran that I wanted to confront him with the video, but the girl he likes saw it. What if she thinks he's a pervert? That would be a real problem.

Lin Ran was also stunned, never expecting things to develop this way.

Although he didn't mind letting Tao Zhiyao see his naked body, it was too early now, and their relationship hadn't reached that level yet.

"Jiang Qiaoqiao, you are fully responsible for this."

"Meow?"

Speak like a human being!

"Hehe, I got it," Jiang Qiaoqiao said sullenly. "I'll definitely explain it to you clearly."

"I hope so..."

This little devil goes crazy from time to time, and Lin Ran really doesn't trust her.

Jiang Qiaoqiao is being so obedient now mainly because she's afraid Lin Ran might get agitated and kick her out of his body.

She didn't completely believe Lin Ran's claim that he could unilaterally kick her out, but she didn't dare gamble on that possibility.

What if... The word "what if" is just too terrifying.

"You're a boy, you don't understand the delicate feelings of girls. But me, Jiang Qiaoqiao, a remarkable woman who combines beauty and intelligence, winning over a clueless guy is a piece of cake, right? You have to trust me!"

"Oh."

Lin Ran let out a cold laugh, conveying all her thoughts.

Jiang Qiaoqiao felt her face burning.

Of course, in reality, it's Lin Ran's face that's famous.

Lin Ran said quietly:

"Don't let Tao Zhiyao's seemingly dull appearance fool you; she's not as easy to handle as you think."

Jiang Qiaoqiao had just made a boast, but she wasn't really sure about it. With a little time left before get out of class ended, she was organizing her thoughts in her head.

Ring ring—!

"Alright, students, ten-minute break."

The quiet classroom suddenly became noisy. Those who hadn't dared to eat breakfast before were now wolfing it down, and couples in love were now holding hands and complaining, "The professor said that those who are in love will fail the course. It's terrifying!"

"I'm about to show off my skills!"

"I've been watching..."

Jiang Qiaoqiao turned her head, about to speak, when suddenly a "bang!" sounded in her ear, forcibly shoving the words back into her mouth.

The classroom was noisy during break time, and the commotion here didn't attract many people.

There was a deep fist mark on the iron table.

Jiang Qiaoqiao looked at Tao Zhiyao's delicate little fist and couldn't believe that this was the effect of the punch she had just received.

This is practically One-Punch Man!

Who has a cute 1.6-meter-tall girl who can smash an iron table and leave a mark without getting hurt?

Jiang Qiaoqiao swallowed hard, her lips trembling, not daring to utter a single word, afraid of being punched, as being hit by a fist was no joke.

Lin Ran said, "I told you long ago, Tao Zhiyao isn't as easy to handle as you think."

Jiang Qiaoqiao remained silent for two or three seconds, thinking to herself, "Is this girl even human?"

"Her family owns a martial arts school. I personally witnessed her stack three bricks on the ground and smash them in half with one punch."

"Lin Ran, let me give you some advice: even if you like me, don't like this girl. I'm afraid you'll lose your life."

"Get lost!" Lin Ran laughed and cursed. "Who I like is none of your business. Tao Zhiyao may be a bit freakishly strong, but she's a really nice person. As for you... hehe, falling for you would be a real nightmare. I can't even imagine how chaotic my life would be."

"Lin Ran..."

"Oh, oh, what's wrong?"

Upon hearing Tao Zhiyao's voice, Jiang Qiaoqiao quickly broke free from her bickering with Lin Ran and looked at the girl with her head down and shoulders trembling slightly.

"Jiang Qiaoqiao, please begin your operation."

Although those words were horrifying, Lin Ran was practically dying of laughter. He was ecstatic; let's see how this humanoid monster fared.

Jiang Qiaoqiao: "..."

"Lin Ran, was that video filmed by Jiang Qiaoqiao?" Tao Zhiyao looked up, her eyes brimming with tears.

Jiang Qiaoqiao and Lin Ran were both startled.

What the hell?

Did this girl somehow get a cheat code to read the script?

"My roommate showed me a video where a guy took off his clothes and was stepped on by a girl wearing high heels... My friend said that's called... male slave, a couple's play."

Tao Zhiyao held Jiang Qiaoqiao's hand with heartache.

"Lin Ran, you like Jiang Qiaoqiao, is it because she forced you to film the video of you dancing naked? Lin Ran, please stop liking her, okay? It's wrong to do this. Liking someone shouldn't be based on your low self-esteem."

"..."

Lin Ran and Jiang Qiaoqiao were both dumbfounded.

I almost forgot about the plot point that "Lin Ran likes Jiang Qiaoqiao," which I haven't explained to Tao Zhiyao yet.

Lin Ran thought to herself that being forced to film the video could indeed clear her name, but she definitely couldn't admit it directly, otherwise her image would be ruined in Tao Zhiyao's eyes.

"Jiang Qiaoqiao, you..."

Lin Ran was a step too slow to speak.

Before he did, Jiang Qiaoqiao had already grasped Tao Zhiyao's soft little hands, nodded heavily, and stared intently into her eyes, saying:

"Yes, you're right, it was Jiang Qiaoqiao who forced me to film that video. That vicious, venomous woman, she's a real scoundrel!"

"Lin Ran, you're so pitiful." Tao Zhiyao pouted, seemingly empathizing with him, her voice full of grievance.

Jiang Qiaoqiao looked heartbroken: "I was so blind to like her! I bought her food and toys, and when she was angry, I was her punching bag to hit. I was so good to her, and she actually forced me to film it! What an ingrate!"

Tao Zhiyao nodded vigorously: "Yes! Jiang Qiaoqiao is an ingrate!!!"

"???" Lin Ran was full of questions.

He suddenly realized that Jiang Qiaoqiao was no ordinary person.

When they get ruthless, they even curse themselves.