Time for three people

“You two keep studying. I’ll go get some water.”

Lin Yuxuan had been tutoring Wenwen for hours—
her throat was dry and her energy drained.

“Okay, Xuanxuan, go ahead. I’ll explain this problem to Tang Yawen.”

Mu Yue, wanting to ease Xuanxuan’s burden,
took over helping Tang Yawen.

Tang Yawen felt so ashamed.
They were supposed to study together—
but she’d ended up dragging both of them down…

But the girls didn’t mind.
They were all eager to help.
Explaining problems helped them review too.

For the first time, Tang Yawen felt the warmth of friends.

Maybe “strangers” weren’t so scary after all…

Senior Mu Yue was genuinely kind to her.

“Xuanxuan~ I’m heading out. My mom’s here to pick me up.”

“Mm-hmm, see you later, Senior.”

When Lin Yuxuan heard Mu Yue mention her mom,
a strange tightness pulsed in her lower abdomen.

That’s not polite…

Maybe it was a side effect from the simulator.
After all, in the last simulation,
Aunt Mu Xia and she had been very intimate—
and the evil simulator had implanted those memories into her mind.
She couldn’t resist the incredible sensations.

In the simulator, Mu Xia was incredibly gentle and obedient—
fulfilling every one of her desires…
including all eighteen positions…

Now, every time Lin Yuxuan heard “Aunt” was coming,
her heart fluttered.

The simulator made it so immersive—
Lin Yuxuan suspected it was trying to turn her into a true bad girl…

While Lin Yuxuan was lost in thought,
Mu Yue had already gotten in the car—
but the car hadn’t driven off.

Lin Yuxuan heard a quiet argument from inside.

“Xiao Yue Yue, let Mom say hi to your little classmate~”

“Mom… don’t say anything weird to my classmate! Got it?”

“Fine, fine~ Mom just wants to chat a bit~”

That voice—Lin Yuxuan knew it well.
It was Mu Xia, the woman she’d set on fire in the simulator—
the one she’d made love to in every possible way.

Hearing her voice, Lin Yuxuan stopped walking,
waiting for them.

“Senior, did you forget something?”

Lin Yuxuan was actually waiting for Mu Xia…

“Xiao Xuanxuan~ Auntie sees you again~”

The window rolled down, revealing a stunning red-haired beauty.

Even time itself dared not leave a single mark on her flawless face.
Her eyes sparkled with endless warmth and charm.
Every movement, every smile, radiated maturity and grace.
Her elegant, form-fitting dress outlined her perfect curves.
Her vibrant red hair flowed down, swaying gently with her breath—
adding a playful, alluring touch.

“Auntie, hello~”

Lin Yuxuan politely greeted Mu Xia.

“Cute little thing~ Want to come over to Auntie’s house?
Xiao Yue Yue specially prepared a room for you~
It’s full of fun little toys~ Ah~ Xiao Yue Yue, why are you pinching me?!”

Mu Xia turned to Mu Yue in the passenger seat.

Mu Yue gave her mom a (¬_¬) look.

Lin Yuxuan replied shyly:

“If it’s not a bother, I’ll visit during the holidays.”

“Mm-hmm, Xiao Xuanxuan is the best~
Auntie will tell you bedtime stories~”

Lin Yuxuan’s thoughts:
I think Auntie doesn’t need stories to… “put me to sleep”…

“Thank you, Auntie. I’ll let you know before I come.”

“Mm~ Xiao Xuanxuan, add Auntie on WeChat~”

Mu Yue: ???

Sitting beside Mu Xia, Mu Yue’s head was filled with yellow question marks.
If she’d known her mom would ask Xuanxuan for her contact,
she’d never have let her meet Xuanxuan.
But now her mom had already said it—
Xuanxuan was already pulling out her phone.
She couldn’t stop it without being rude.

Mu Yue could only watch helplessly as Xuanxuan scanned her mom’s QR code.

“There we go~ Xiao Xuanxuan, message Auntie often~
If you have emotional issues, just ask me.
Auntie’s a seasoned woman~”

“Mm-hmm, okay, Auntie.”

Mu Yue felt so hurt seeing her Xuanxuan so obedient to her mom.

“Xuanxuan, don’t believe my mom—she’s never even been in love…”

Mu Yue mercilessly exposed her mom’s secret.

“Hey! Xiao Yue Yue, you brat! Xiao Xuanxuan, we’re leaving~
Remember to…”

Mu Xia made a phone call gesture with her delicate, white hand.

Lin Yuxuan understood. She nodded.

Only then did the mother-daughter duo drive off.

Lin Yuxuan watched the pink sports car disappear—
then turned back inside.

Tang Yawen was washing the dishes that hadn’t been cleaned yet.

After dinner, Lin Yuxuan had piled the dishes in the kitchen,
planning to clean them after the guests left.
But now she saw Wenwen, that silly girl, washing them alone.

“Wenwen~ I’ll clean them later. Go do your homework.”

“It’s okay… Xuanxuan, I’m almost done.”

Lin Yuxuan tried to stop her,
but Wenwen was unusually stubborn today—
her eyes filled with quiet sadness.

Senior Mu Yue’s visit had shocked her.
She never expected Xuanxuan to invite others.

Your friend list is full of girls.
I’m just one of them.

She was jealous.

Xuanxuan is so close to that senior…
I can’t even imagine what they’re like when alone…
Could they…?

Tang Yawen pictured Mu Yue and her Xuanxuan kissing.
Even as imagination, it hurt her deeply.
Her dishwashing became heavier.

Distracted, her hand slipped—
a plate fell.

But a small hand caught it just in time.

“Wenwen-sensei~ Let’s wash together.
After we’re done, I have something to ask you.”

“Mm-hmm.” A wave of safety washed over Tang Yawen.

I haven’t lost yet.
Like this plate didn’t fall—
I still have a chance.
As long as I stay close to Xuanxuan,
she might choose me over the senior.

Now, joining the club felt like the wisest decision.
She had to keep all potential rivals in her sight—
only then would she feel safe.

I, Tang Yawen, will step by step…
step by step…
win in the end!