Thankfully, both of them had a change of clothes. Lin Wei had come prepared, expecting something might happen, while Mei simply pulled hers from the spatial bracelet on her wrist—an artifact her family considered fairly ordinary.
As they finished changing, Lin Wei glanced at her bracelet and casually said, "That kind of storage is really useful for our classes. I use mine to keep essentials—and for summoning, it holds a dedicated space for my contracted beasts." His tone was calm, more informative than boastful, but there was a quiet confidence behind his words.
"Yeah! It looked really useful," Bai Mei said, nodding with a faint blush. There was still a bit of tension between the two—leftover from the earlier moment—but it wasn't uncomfortable.
From the way she spoke and acted, Lin Wei could tell she didn't seem upset or distant. If anything, she treated him more like a close friend now.
"Let's get out of here," Lin Wei said, glancing at the blue, pole-like structure nearby. Just like the one at the assembly grounds, it had sign-in options floating in the air.
He reached out and lightly tapped it with his finger.
Instantly, the structure dissolved into glowing particles that were absorbed into his chest, and three items appeared inside his NTR system's inventory. Along with the spare clothes, there were a few more supplies—some mundane, others clearly valuable.
"I'm still broke," Lin Wei muttered under his breath, eyeing the luxurious restaurants and hotels displayed in the system's interface.
He'd only managed to sign in at three or four places along the way, but even those few had granted him a surprising amount of loot—some of it possibly important, though he hadn't had time to sort through it all.
Still, with Bai Mei walking quietly beside him, he couldn't bring himself to dart off into each new location like a scavenger.
So, despite the tempting sign-in spots, they continued their slightly awkward journey back to the dormitory—side by side.
"Umm. I'm sorry for dragging you like that. But I really had a boyfriend, so..." As Bai Mei saw her dormitory, she was about to bring up the topic but found Lin Wei staring at her face with a smile as he looked at her face and spoke beside her ear.
"I know that, but don't think I will stop at this stage. After having an experience like that, I am not going to stop at this level, so be prepared for it."
He looked in her eyes deeply, as if telling what he was thinking with a very intentional look behind those words that only made the girl blush deeply, who looked at Lin Wei's face and felt why he was being this pushy toward her; after all, this school has many good-looking girls, so she just averted her eyes, looking at the side silently.
"Well, that's it... Also, I'll keep it silent about what happened from your boyfriend, so you can be assured I am not going to force you with that."
He made sure that he was working by her side for what happened, making her feel a bit indebted for his action later; he just needed to make her notice his good points with each NTR encounter he could create to slowly bring her closer to him, taking it slowly and patiently.
As they neared the dormitory, more students began appearing along the paths—some walking in groups, others chatting loudly about the day's events.
Noticing the growing crowd, Lin Wei subtly widened the gap between himself and Bai Mei. It was a small shift, but not lost on her. A faint smile tugged at her lips as she realized what he was doing.
Many students already knew she had a boyfriend, and walking too closely with another guy—especially on the first day—could easily stir up unnecessary rumors.
Lin Wei understood that. Their classes were in different departments, and to outsiders, there wasn't any obvious reason for them to even know each other, let alone walk together like this.
So, naturally, he put some space between them. It was a quiet, respectful gesture—and one that made Bai Mei feel oddly seen.
After returning to his room, Lin Wei sat down with a smile, finally feeling some relief. He glanced over at the wall and noticed Bai Mei had already returned as well. She seemed flustered, her black underwear still left carelessly on the bed.
Her face flushed with embarrassment from everything that had happened earlier. After a few moments of contemplation, she finally decided to take a bath to clear her mind.
Her room, a luxury afforded by her family, was far more comfortable than most.
Even in the military academy, students with strong connections could secure better accommodations and services. Though everyone technically followed the same rules, it was undeniable that those from wealthier backgrounds had access to more resources—nothing about that ever changed.
Just as Lin Wei was reflecting on how peaceful it was, he noticed a blank card sitting in his NTR inventory. Curious, he pulled it out, and as soon as his fingers touched it, a surge of information flooded his mind.
The card was identified as a "Black Card," which granted him credit currency for each NTR he completed. Credits were the universal currency used throughout the academy and beyond.
With the appearance of the dungeon, students now needed to buy various items from the dungeon shop, ranging from basic supplies to specialized equipment. Some of these could even be exchanged for better rooms and additional services within the campus. Lin Wei could already sense the potential this card held.
To his surprise, the Black Card also had a balance of around 40 million credits. Lin Wei pulled out his smartphone and entered the card details into the payment application.
Almost immediately, the card was connected to all his payment options. After checking the balance, he couldn't help but feel a bit strange seeing such a large sum sitting there.
"Is this because of the Bai Mei situation?" he wondered, but the answer didn't come to him. It was still unclear how exactly the credits were tied to that event.
With the realization that he was now essentially "rich," Lin Wei took a moment to process the situation. The first thing he did was start packing up all of his belongings into his NTR inventory, then head out of his room to explore. He wanted to find a room similar to Bai Mei's, and after a little searching, he stumbled upon a premium room located just next to hers.
It was only then that he fully understood the layout of the building. What he had originally thought was the girls' dormitory turned out to be a non-school building where many students, including those with connections, had reserved rooms. It was a mix of private and school-affiliated spaces, and he realized just how much he had underestimated the complexities of the campus setup.
"Silvercrest..." Lin Wei read the name of the hotel as he stood before it. The building had a sleek, elegant design, with well-maintained grounds and high-end amenities—clearly a place reserved for those with status or wealth. The moment he decided to book a room, he gave his sister a quick call.
To his surprise, she was already staying there. Apparently, one of her friends had insisted she share a room in the same hotel. After a short exchange, she suddenly asked how he managed to afford a room in Silvercrest.
Lin Wei paused for a moment before giving her a half-true answer—saying he'd been lucky enough to find himself a master who was supporting him. It was the classic excuse pulled straight from countless cultivation novels in his previous world, but it sounded believable enough in Xiaoyu's mind.
"Wow, that's amazing! Congratulations, brother!" she said, her voice full of genuine excitement.
Lin Wei, however, was left speechless. He hadn't expected that kind of excuse to actually work so easily. But then again, it made sense—this world didn't have the luxury of time for things like writing or reading novels.
People here wouldn't recognize that as a cliché, let alone question it. In a place where strength and opportunity mattered more than logic or storytelling, claiming to have found a mysterious master was more than believable—it was practically a badge of fortune.
He let out a quiet sigh. "I guess even old tropes can be gold in the right world."