Kevin immediately displayed a frustrated smile, "Alright, I'll do it myself. Besides, what can be expected from a loser like you. I heard Brena will perform at the auditorium this afternoon. Just watch, I'll win her heart today."
Kevin quickly ushered his friends to go to the auditorium to prepare. He glanced back to throw a smirk at Jason.Jason had long known that Kevin was a playboy with many women around him. And Lydia had become his victim, so Jason didn't want the same thing to happen to Brena."Doing this is just like helping Brena, right?"[Ding!][Host's words are correct, keep Brena away from scum like Kevin and get rewarded with Points.]Jason nodded in understanding. He now had another reason to do this, so he no longer felt hesitant.Upon arriving at the auditorium, there were already many students there. They were waiting for their turn to enter, proving that Brena was very popular on campus."So it's true, this is her day," Jason said, remembering something after seeing that.Jason had initially forgotten that today was the day of the art performance. Each department would send their representatives to showcase their talents. From Jason's department, Brena was the one who almost always represented them for singing.Jason remembered that at the same event, Brena had gained her popularity even though she didn't come from a wealthy family. With her beautiful face and singing ability, she had become an idol since her freshman year."I wonder how many people have come to watch this event just to see Brena?" Jason murmured as he joined the queue to enter the auditorium. He felt excited to thwart Kevin's desire to win Brena.After entering the auditorium, Jason sat on one of the provided seats. Soon after, the event began, and representatives from each department took turns to go on stage to showcase what they had prepared.The event was successfully held in a festive atmosphere, and cheers from the audience could be heard from time to time. All of this continued until Brena appeared on stage, which suddenly made the atmosphere silent.The cheers that were heard before suddenly disappeared, replaced by amazed whispers and shining eyes from everyone present.Brena, with her tall, slender figure, black hair, and cute face, captivated everyone effortlessly.Different from most people who were almost entirely focused on Brena, Jason was more focused on observing Kevin, who was sitting quite far away from him."I wonder what Lydia will feel when she finds out she betrayed me just to get a scumbag like him." Jason could clearly see how Kevin looked at Brena, a look of wanting to possess her that was so intense and irresistible.Jason sighed deeply and shifted his gaze to Brena, who was on stage. He planned to try to enjoy Brena's performance while she was already there.Brena then sang with her beautiful voice. The song she chose suited her so well that it made every audience member immersed in her beautiful rendition. After finishing her song, Brena stepped down from the stage, leaving the same silence as when she arrived, before applause followed, even louder than any performance before."Damn, did I just hear what I heard?""Isn't this pure beauty?""Talented at singing, beautiful, and talented? How could a man not fall in love with her?"Many of the audience expressed their opinions about Brena. All of them were positive without any criticism or insults.Amidst the noisy applause and cheers for Brena, Jason noticed quite a few men standing up from their seats. They seemed to want to approach Brena, who had just stepped down from the stage, and Kevin was one of them."Oh, should I also get ready now?" Jason stood up as well. He planned to do anything to make sure Kevin failed to get what he wanted.Under the stage, Brena, feeling tired after her performance, had to deal with several men trying to get close to her.They all praised Brena and tried to get her attention. Brena only responded to them casually, hoping they would leave quickly and stop bothering her."Brena, your performance was fantastic as usual." Kevin confidently approached Brena with a smile. He tried to show his closeness to Brena to every man there.Kevin's arrival successfully made the people surrounding Brena step back. They lacked the confidence to compete with Kevin, so they chose to leave and find another opportunity.Kevin smiled satisfactorily after successfully getting rid of every potential rival, boosting his confidence."What makes you behave like this? I don't remember us being that close until you have the right to drive away those who try to get close to me." Brena spoke with a curt tone; Kevin's presence was much worse to her than the previous men.Kevin chuckled awkwardly. He felt more challenged because of Brena's always sassy attitude towards him. "Brena, why do you say that? Didn't I introduce you to the executives of my uncle's record company last time? How was the conversation? Why haven't I heard any news that you have signed a contract with them?"Brena looked at Kevin with anger. She felt manipulated by Kevin because the contract signing condition was related to Kevin wanting to make her his own. Whereas, Brena initially hoped for a contract signing bonus for her mother's surgery, and she didn't get it because she refused to sign it.Brena felt that Kevin was playing with her dream. She certainly hated this, especially when remembering how desperate she was when she failed to pay for her mother's surgery."Damn it, stop using your wealth to win my heart. It won't work. I guarantee it." Brena spoke with a flushed face, indicating her anger."Oh, so you're refusing? Does that mean you've given up on your sick mother?" Kevin said indifferently, giving the impression that Brena's mother's life or death didn't bother him.Brena bit her lower lip. Her anger was at its peak. "How dare you! Are you snooping around in my life?!"Kevin chuckled softly. He attempted to gently touch Brena's cheek to calm her down, "Why so surprised? It's something easy for me."Brena slapped away Kevin's hand even before it could touch her, "Get your filthy hands off me, stop harassing me."Kevin showed an expression of displeasure, "Brena, you better stop acting high and mighty like this. Be my girlfriend, and I'll get rid of your impoverished life.""Are you saying you'll rid me of my poor life and become your plaything? Offer that to some other girl, I'm not interested." Brena crossed her arms, turning her face away.Kevin instantly lost his patience. He was determined to make Brena his at that moment, by any means necessary.Just as Kevin was about to pull Brena's arm so she would fall into his embrace, he suddenly felt someone deliberately bumping into his shoulder."Damn it, who dares provoke me like this?!" Kevin snapped."What's going on? Did I make you angry?"Seeing someone who had just bumped into him turn out to be Jason, Kevin suddenly gripped Jason's clothing collar so tightly. His pride refused to be insulted by Jason, who was just a loser in his eyes."What's your purpose coming here? Are you deliberately trying to provoke my emotions like this?" Kevin asked angrily. He had already been patient enough when Jason refused to help him get closer to Brena."I didn't mean to, why are you overreacting?" Jason asked, pushing Kevin's grip off his clothing collar."Didn't mean to? Nonsense!" Kevin wanted to do something to teach Jason a lesson. He believed Jason would never learn unless he was made to suffer.Kevin clenched his fists tightly, ready to strike. However, Brena stopped him, causing quite a commotion."Kevin, mind your behavior! Don't you have any ethics to resolve issues with violence?!" Brena said loudly, attracting the attention of the people around them.The conflict between Kevin and Jason immediately became the center of att
"I will." Brena gave her answer, after previously remaining silent.Everyone there was stunned. They were both shocked and disbelieving, knowing that Brena accepted Jason's invitation so easily.What was supposed to be a simple lunch invitation felt like a declaration of love in their eyes, making them angry and envious of Jason."How could this be?""Damn, this makes no sense. I remember how Brena rejected me when I offered something similar.""I don't mind Brena accepting it, but out of all people, why did she choose to have lunch with loser Jason?"With every word spoken, Kevin agreed with them all. Kevin was truly baffled by Brena, rejecting every invitation of his but immediately accepting when it was Jason who asked."Brena, you must be joking. How could you be willing to let him get close to you when I couldn't?" Kevin expressed his dissatisfaction.Brena glanced at Kevin nonchalantly, unwilling to admit that she felt indebted to Jason. Instead, Brena preferred to let everyone'
Jason inhaled deeply the scent of the bouquet of roses in his hand. His efforts over the past month had not been in vain. Now he managed to get the beautiful bouquet of flowers that Lydia, his girlfriend, wanted.For a moment Jason smiled, remembering that he had to scrimp for a whole month by only eating a piece of bread to fill his stomach. For his poor self, buying a bouquet of flowers plus a box of chocolates was a rare luxury.The aroma filled all his senses. Jason smiled broadly and stepped lightly regardless of the sound of his rumbling stomach. After all, he had long since made peace with hunger."Lydia, look, this flower is so pretty! As pretty as you are!" Jason stared at the bouquet of flowers in his hand. Lydia had never said directly that she wanted flowers. But as a good boyfriend, Jason could see the twinkle in Lydia's eyes whenever she passed by the florist.This blonde-haired girl could never take her eyes off the rows of roses in front of the shop. She would even wal
As Jason was puzzling over the message on the screen that appeared in front of him, something suddenly crashed into his body.A truck was speeding past when Jason refused to move out of the way. The truck had no time to swerve or brake, so the collision was unavoidable.Jason was thrown by the impact. He felt his body floating off the ground, his vision spinning before going dark, just as his body hit something."Hey, someone just got hit by a truck!" One of the pedestrians exclaimed, calling for help to the others to check Jason's condition.One of the people around, who happened to be a doctor, decided to help.The doctor shook his head slowly. Jason's condition was really messed up with a lot of blood coming out of the wound from being hit. "Hurry up and call an ambulance, first aid alone won't help his condition!"Those who happened to be around the crash site were immediately preoccupied with what had happened to Jason. Some panicked, while others stared with pity."What happened
The girl named Brena turned her head when Jason said her name. She stared at Jason for a moment, before looking away to continue her argument with the receptionist."Uh, does she not recognize me?" Jason muttered as he scratched his non-itchy head."Miss, didn't I tell you that you have to pay before the surgery is performed?" The male receptionist said in a frustrated tone, Brena's stubbornness making his job harder than usual.Brena put both hands on her waist, the umpteenth rejection did not stop her from persuading the receptionist, "Didn't I also say that I will pay when I have the money?"The receptionist massaged his forehead, "Miss, that's not how our hospital works.""Oh yeah? Then is your hospital going to stand by and ignore my dying mother? Do you think money is more important than someone's life? Don't joke, damn it!" Brena exclaimed in a high tone, desperation and also anger contained in her voice.The argument grew louder, attracting the attention of people nearby. Secu
Upon arriving at the hospital, Jason immediately saw that Brena had not moved an inch from her position. Brena was still curled up with her head bowed between her knees. The girl looked desperate for her life."Hey, Brena."Jason called out to Brena, trying to engage her in conversation. However, Brena ignored him completely.Jason let out a long sigh. The girl's condition really reminded Jason of his own life."Brena, can you hear me?" Jason didn't give up and tried once again to get Brena to talk. But as before, Brena completely ignored him."I just want to help you. But, if you don't want my help, I'll leave."Jason began to prepare to leave, at the same time Brena began to look up. Jason smiled as Brena looked at him, the girl's desperation seemed to make Brena realize that there was nothing she could do without someone's help."Hey, loser. Is what you just said true?" Brena asked, her eyes blank and lifeless.Jason coughed at the way Brena called him, calling him a loser was much
Jason left the hospital area with a small smile on his face. Despite Brena's initial disbelief, Jason felt it was all worth it based on the way Brena looked at him as he left. The guilty look Brena had shown had truly left an impression on him, different from the usual scornful looks Jason received. He then wandered aimlessly, still having his afternoon class. However, he chose not to return to campus as Kevin and Lydia would likely be there."Annoying, the pain I feel when I remember this morning's events is truly annoying," Jason muttered, Lydia's betrayal really hurt him. Despite refusing to admit it, Jason truly had deep feelings for Brena.[Ding!][The System detects the Host's troubled feelings and feels pity.]Jason looked at the system screen in annoyance, unable to believe that there would be a day in his life when he would be pitied by something that wasn't even human."Forget it, I don't need your pity. Besides, I have money now. I'll make Lydia regret it," Jason said. His
Lydia, with mixed emotions, bit her lower lip hard. "Jason, how dare you..."Seeing Lydia starting to disturb their restaurant's potential customers, several restaurant employees immediately acted to keep Lydia away from Jason."Miss, stop causing trouble and leave," one of the servers said, feeling a bit tired of dealing with Lydia's stubbornness.Lydia, still being arrogant and unwilling to back down, began trying to divert the attention of the restaurant staff to Jason.Lydia was confident that Jason was just talking nonsense about coming to the restaurant to eat. Lydia knew Jason was poor, so it couldn't be possible."Hey, you guys. Let me tell you, the one you should be kicking out is him, not me," Lydia said, pointing at Jason, even though Jason remained silent and didn't cause any trouble."Miss, watch your words. How can you try to make us kick out a potential customer who hasn't done anything wrong?""Potential customer? He's the real troublemaker, saying nonsense about wanti