With the first round of disruptions complete , I settled into the comfortable rhythm of my Dorm Mom life . Once the students were all in class , I'd kick back with some sunflower seeds and binge - watch short - form dramas on my phone . But my peaceful existence was soon interrupted . The System informed me that Andrea hadn't been idle . While Ethan was still off her radar , she had managed to claw back some affection points from both Victor and Caleb . Well , I was the villain here . I wasn't about to just sit back and let that happen . One evening , I set up a small charcoal grill in the open space behind the dorms . Next to it , I placed a hand - painted sign : Dorm Mom Cares ! Free Roasted Sweet Potatoes ! The sweet , smoky aroma drifted far , attracting a crowd of students . Andrea and a few of her friends were drawn in by the smell . Seeing that it was free , she didn't hesitate to grab the largest one . Just then , Victor happened to be walking by behind her . I spoke up , as if making a general announcement . " Sweet potatoes warm the soul , but they can make you a little ... gassy . Don't be greedy now! " Andrea rolled her eyes . " Some ' care event . The school is paying for it anyway . It's a student benefit , so if you don't take it , you're an idiot " 177-4 Chapter 1 " And I bet you just take all the leftovers for yourself , " she muttered , grabbing two more and stuffing them in her bag . I just smiled . not stopping her . I saw Victor's eyes flash with a flicker of disgust as he watched her . Later that evening , I took a " stroll " that deliberately led me past the dance studio . The System had told me Andrea had proactively asked to be Victor's partner for a duet . They were practicing a difficult lift , one that required Victor to hoist Andrea high into the air . Victor took a deep breath , bent his knees , and with a powerful thrust , lifted her towards the ceiling . And at that precise moment ... PFFFTTT- A sharp , sudden , and unmistakable sound ripped through the studio .