C1 Compensate Me for My Clothes!

"Hurry, the ceremony has already started!"

At the entrance of Dinghai University, a throng of people swiftly surged into the campus.

Anchor Lulu, gasping for breath, clutched her phone and trailed at the end of the group. Her short legs made it a challenge to keep pace.

"If we can't keep up, we'll just have to find a proper class!"

"Shorty! Shorty!"

"We've talked about it. Because of the stink, we split up!"

"That's it? And you're talking about hitting the highway? Dream on!"

"You can't even catch up with the hot trends, let alone meet Senior Brother Lu Ming!"

"I bet a rocket the anchor won't snag a seat!"

"I bet two rockets she won't even find a place to stand!"

On the phone screen, Lulu's few fans saw her disheveled state and, far from feeling any empathy, they began to heckle and mock her.

As a premier institution in Great Zhou Country, Dinghai University annually hosts a prestigious entrance ceremony to highlight the school's heritage.

Naturally, the university also invites accomplished alumni to grace the event.

But that's not the main attraction...

The highlight this year is the attendance of Lu Ming.

Who is Lu Ming?

He's the youngest entrepreneur to ever graduate from Dinghai University, a standout among young business founders. In just two years post-graduation, he bootstrapped his own aviation company, amassing a net worth exceeding ten billion.

He's an inspiration to countless youths and the object of admiration for many Huaqing students!

Moreover, Lu Ming's official Weibo account had already announced his intention to donate a hundred million yuan to Dinghai University as a token of his gratitude and to support the cause of education.

A person enveloped in such an aura, blessed with both looks and talent, and a generous spirit, naturally enjoys immense popularity online.

Thus, this year's Dinghai University freshman ceremony was even more grandiose than in previous years.

It drew the attention of numerous media outlets and attracted a swarm of anchors eager to ride the wave of excitement.

For a lesser-known anchor like Lulu, there were inevitable struggles.

She aspired to gain more followers to carve out a living in the competitive world of broadcasting.

Yet, she hadn't anticipated the overwhelming popularity of Lu Ming. Media, socialites, and fellow anchors alike were drawn by his charm.

"Who says I can't make it! Watch me secure a spot today! I'm the master of my fate!"

Blushing furiously, Lulu clenched her teeth, steeled her resolve, and her legs thrashed wildly.

She was going for broke!

"Why on earth did Dinghai University make this walkway so long? It's maddening!"

Lulu powered forward, grumbling to herself as she went.

The strenuous activity left her feeling lightheaded.

Out of the blue, a slender figure in a crumpled white shirt appeared before her, ambling leisurely along the path as if without a care in the world.

Who could be leisurely strolling today of all days?

Didn't he realize it was the day of Senior Brother Lu Ming's much-anticipated entrance ceremony?

Irritation surged within Lulu. She had summoned all her might, yet this person was obstructing her path, throwing her off her game.

She could almost see her fans unfollowing her, the coveted 'big rocket' slipping further away.

"Move out of the way, up ahead!"

"Huh?"

Xu Wenn looked back, utterly bewildered.

"Thud!"

A dark head collided forcefully with Xu Wenn's chest.

The impact sent Xu Wenn tumbling to the ground.

His handful of buns and the mineral water bottle tucked under his arm scattered across the pavement.

As he fell, Lulu instinctively grabbed at his shirttail.

"Rip!"

Xu Wenn's shirt tore open, revealing half of his chest.

"My breakfast! My clothes!"

Xu Wenn's mood plummeted, his face darkening like the bottom of a burnt pan. He was at a loss whether to cover the tear in his shirt or chase after his scattered buns.

"Ahaha, the clumsy anchor's caused a scene!"

"No more rockets for her!"

"Lulu's going to miss the ceremony!"

Witnessing the commotion, the online crowd started poking fun at each other, filling the livestream with an upbeat vibe.

Lulu, feeling a bit woozy, clutched her forehead and gradually picked herself up off the floor.

"I'm so sorry!"

Even though Lulu was bewildered, she quickly realized she had caused a mishap.

"You!!"

Xu Wenn seized the hand of the culprit and rose to his feet.

Initially intent on giving the offender a piece of his mind, Xu Wenn found himself face to face with a young girl sporting twin ponytails—a loli. He managed only a wry smile before swallowing his scolding words.

"Let's just call it even if you replace my clothes!"

Xu Wenn wasn't being petty; he was simply too broke. Every penny he had was earmarked for specific needs, leaving nothing extra for new clothes.

The reason?

It all boiled down to the system within Xu Wenn. His system could supply him with a plethora of technological blueprints and theoretical knowledge, but the catch was, he had to trade in his "donation value" to access them.

In plain terms, Xu Wenn had to give away all his earnings to accumulate donation value, which he could then exchange within the system.

This had been a source of frustration for Xu Wenn, who yearned for wealth, for years.

Nonetheless, Xu Wenn was also driven by a grander vision—strengthening the Great Zhou Country. So, he tirelessly pursued this goal with all his might.

"Um, about that..."

Lulu was visibly mortified. She wasn't unwilling to make it right with Xu Wenn; it's just that her income as a small-time anchor barely kept her afloat.

Moreover, the cost of streaming gear, cosmetics, and skincare products ate into her budget significantly.

With this month's earnings still pending, Lulu was at a loss for words in response to Xu Wenn's fair request.

"Could I possibly pay you back later?"

Lulu asked, her head bowed in shame.

It was a social nightmare, especially with the public spectacle unfolding in the livestream.

"Ah? Absolutely not!"

Xu Wenn dismissed the idea without a second thought.

That shirt was his sole attire for work.

Owe him?

He needed to wear that same shirt to teach his students.

As an educator, he had to set an example. How could he do so if his clothes were in tatters?

"Is it really just a piece of clothing? This guy is way too petty!"

"You can tell this dude is broke—his clothes are already falling apart!"

"Is this guy trying to scam us or what?"

"If he even thinks about scamming our Lulu, I'll be the first to shut it down!"

"Yeah! Lulu, don't worry. I've got your back!"

The audience in the live stream room was all stirred up again, and this time, the fans were unanimously in Lulu's corner.

In the eyes of her fans, Xu Wenn was nothing more than a greedy bumpkin trying to cash in.

They even suspected he might play it up, claiming his clothes were designer and try to hustle them for tens of thousands.