With a swift "whoosh," Zhang Xiaoli's shot went slightly off target, and Chen Yanling missed it. The tennis ball arced gracefully through the air, landing right in front of Zhao Yuanhang. Zhao picked up the ball and handed it to Chen and Zhang, who had come running over. "Hey, ladies! The weather's wonderful today! Why don't we take a break and grab a coffee at the Starbucks nearby?" Upon seeing her idol addressing her, Zhang was so surprised she almost fainted. "Yes! Yes! Yanling, let's go together!" "I'm not going to be your lamp bulb all day! I've got things to attend to. I'll be off now—goodbye!" Chen said, and then briskly dashed off. Leaving Zhao Yuanhang and Zhang Xiaoli together. Starbucks, Zhao Yuanhang ordered two coffees and pastries. After sipping a few mouthfuls, he looked at Zhang Xiaoli with tender eyes and confessed, "From the very moment I saw you at noon, 12:12:49 on the first day of the semester, I've been deeply in love with you—because you were the most beautiful girl I had ever met." "Really? I didn't expect you to remember it so precisely—it's truly touching!" Zhang Xiaoli was stunned. Her hands trembled as she listened to her idol expressing his deep feelings right in front of her, nearly dropping her coffee on the ground. "Right now, you might think I'm trying to court you, but actually, I just want to be your servant—your servant for this life and for the next one. I simply want to stay by your side." With his warm, magnetic voice, Zhao Yuanhang said this, and Zhang Xiaoli felt as if she were about to be overwhelmed. Was this really what her idol had said? Or was she dreaming? Calming her rapidly beating heart, Zhang Xiaoli asked, "Then, why do you love me?" "Because you are beautiful, kind, noble, and pure..." Zhao Yuanhang spoke with admiration, his tone rich and romantic. Zhang Xiaoli's head was lowered, her face flushed. "Could you please agree to be my girlfriend?" Zhao Yuanhang suddenly grasped Zhang Xiaoli's hand, saying it with deep sincerity. Zhang Xiaoli breathed rapidly, her heart racing, yet still shyly nodded. Zhao Yuanhang felt immensely pleased and delighted—clearly, my emotional intelligence is truly high. This has gone so smoothly; if left Tianpei and Fan Weizhe had been there, they would surely have been envious to no end. This time, I've definitely won! Left Tianpei's expensive grand piano is mine now! Zhang Xiaoli's face looked like two perfectly ripe, delicious red apples, so charming that one just wanted to bite into them. Zhao Yuanhang leaned in, ready to kiss her. At that moment, the atmosphere in the café was wonderful, with soothing background music and a soft, intimate song drifting through the air, gently filling both of their ears. Zhang Xiaoli seemed not to push away Zhao Yuanhang's approaching kiss; instead, she was simply enchanted by the music. Just as the kiss was about to happen, Zhang Xiaoli's phone rang. She answered it and said, "Sorry, I have to head to my elective class—my classmates are urging me to go! Goodbye!" Then she left, leaving Zhao Yuanhang feeling a bit disappointed. "Every single one of these must be strictly followed—otherwise, points will be deducted!" With that, she knocked on the door of another dorm room and went door to door, distributing schedules and relaying the information. When Gao Ruolan glanced at the schedule, she was instantly stunned. The daily timetable was packed with activities: waking up at 6:10 every morning, morning exercises from 6:20 to 7:20, breakfast from 7:20 to 7:50, and then from 7:50 onward—on and on. Gao Ruolan exclaimed, "Is this college life? It's even more intense than high school!" Xia Le Tao didn't find it surprising. "This is what we call military-style management!" Just as she finished speaking, she heard Ying Gu shouting in a desperate voice down the corridor, "Lights out! Time to sleep!" As soon as the words fell, all the lights in the entire girls' dormitory went out. In the darkness, Gao Ruolan, gazing through the soft moonlight streaming in from the window, whispered to her favorite stuffed rabbit, "Good night, little rabbit!" and then to Xia Le Tao, "Good night, Le So, reluctantly returning to his bed and lying down. His uncle, Miao Dabing, who founded the Tianwai You Tian Taekwondo Academy—the third taekwondo academy in Hanhai City—faced fierce competition despite the city having only a few such academies. It was not uncommon for the other two academies to come to his doorstep to attract customers. Miao Dabing had once studied taekwondo under a Korean friend and achieved the rank of black belt 5th degree. He had won the national taekwondo championship and was selected by the national team as an outstanding athlete. Though he never secured a gold medal in international competitions, he had won two bronze medals, bringing honor to the country. However, his career didn't last long—due to restructuring within the national team and a major turnover in coaches and athletes, Miao Dabing eventually retired from the national team. To make a living, he established this taekwondo academy in Hanhai City. Although the business wasn't thriving, it was still manageable. Gao Ruolan deeply admired her uncle, in her eyes, he was an unrivaled taekwondo master. Therefore, every time she came to his dojo for practice, she approached him with great reverence, seeking his guidance. Miao Dabing also cherished this diligent niece, imparting to her many valuable skills—beneficial not only for self-defense but also for physical well-being. That day, while teaching several apprentices, Miao Dabing was suddenly interrupted by visitors. Upon seeing them, he recognized that they were the top coaches from two other competing gyms. They entered with strong resolve, speaking firmly: "Miao Dabing! The market share is limited—only two gyms can survive, and there's no room for a third. If you truly wish to continue operating, you must pass our test!" Miao Dabing knew that the two had already coordinated to eliminate him, and now they were testing their strategy. So he asked, "How exactly do we pass?" "If you can defeat us both, then we'll stand as three strong rivals. But if you can't, your dojo will vanish from our scene within three days!" The head coach of Xin Yue Taekwondo spoke with great confidence. "You're absolutely pushing us too far!" Miao Da Yong was furious. "Right now, it's all about survival of the fittest—stronger ones outcompeting the weaker. With your small scale, you should have been shut down long ago!" The head coach tossed a copy of the "Gao Family Village Daily" onto Miao Da Yong's lap, pointing at it proudly, "Here! This is the official government document just issued by the municipal government. It states clearly that if any of the three leading dojos fails to meet performance standards, it can be required to undergo restructuring or even closed down immediately!" "This... this..." Miao Da Yong was completely stunned. After years of hard work and using up all his savings to establish his dojo just three months ago—only recently preparing to secure his position, like an employee passing a three-month probation—now he suddenly faced the very question of whether his dojo would survive. "Are you afraid now?" Coach Xin Yue and Coach Xin Xing looked at Miao Dabing with disdain, speaking in unison with an air of arrogance. Truly, it was better to provoke than to invite—Miao Dabing's spirit was instantly ignited. He slapped his chest and spoke with passion and conviction: "I, Miao Dabing, have always been bold and resolute. Back in my days, I won national awards, bringing honor to our country. I've weathered countless storms—how could I now fear you two? If you wish to compete, then let's compete!" Next, Mao Dabiao faced off against Coach Xingxi. While Coach Xingxi was technically superior to Coach Xingyue, Maodabiao managed to hold his own, and the match ended in a close contest with both exhausted. To secure a swift victory, Maodabiao deployed a move he rarely used, ultimately defeating Coach Xingxi. Seeing that they could not achieve a one-on-one victory under the rules, both Xingyue and Coach Xingxi decided to break protocol.