Following her retirement from the National Team, Qi Yue committed herself to agricultural research and development. A shooting competition at a social gathering wagered an unusual penalty: whoever lost faced a kiss from Qi Yue. When guests encountered her in the test fields—covered in mud, wielding a hoe, appearance entirely forgotten—dread filled every face. Contestants desperately pursued perfect scores, consumed by terror at the potential consequence. Yet Gu Huai, University A's most coveted man, intentionally fired a zero. At the Fencing Gym, Qi Yue found him maliciously provoked and overwhelmed; she stepped in without hesitation. A third encounter on the streets found him homeless, prompting her to sacrifice three months of living expenses for his survival. Years later, Qi Yue beheld the world shooting record certificate, fencing championship trophy, and numerous real estate titles—each inscribed with Gu Huai's name. She paused, lost in contemplation: "......"