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Zhao Shucheng simply smiled slightly when he heard their praise.

Gu Senxiang felt a little proud. Her boyfriend was so outstanding, yet he hadn't promised to cook for them in the future on behalf of Zhao Shucheng.

After all, she had found a boyfriend, not a chef. She couldn't expect Zhao Shucheng to cook every day just because he was a good cook. Of course, she also resolved to hone her culinary skills in the future and not let Zhao Shucheng cook all the time.

After dinner, Luo Zhi played with Jack and Tiffany for a while before leaving, while Gu Senxiang helped Zhao Shucheng pack his things before they all returned to school together.

Ye Zhanyan has been inactive lately because she has many suitors, and right now she is being harassed by one of them, Li Dawei.

Ye Zhanyan said, "Li Dawei, listen to me carefully. I'm hosting a book club the day after tomorrow. I haven't finished reading the reference book that my senior sister assigned me yet, so I really don't have time to talk to you."

"Zhanyan, I also like reading. Tell me, and I can definitely help you."

Ye Zhanyan asked, "How do you prove Fermat's Last Theorem? What does an Archimedes' spiral look like? What's the relationship between mathematics and love? You don't know anything, how can you help me?"

As the two were talking, Li Dawei looked at Ye Zhanyan, who was walking with her back to him, and stepped on the mathematical equations on the ground.

Zhuo Chen shoved Li Dawei aside and said, "Ouch, my Fermat!" Then he grabbed Ye Zhanyan's foot and said, "Don't move!"

Ye Zhanyan looked down and saw a boy wearing glasses with mathematical equations written on the ground in chalk.

Zhuo Chen continued to check his calculations on the ground with chalk, when Li Dawei pulled him up, saying, "Are you crazy? Why did you push me?"

"Li Dawei, you're the one who's sick. You're the one walking backwards and stepping on someone's mathematical equations. Don't blame others."

"You're lucky, kid. Zhan Yan spoke up for you, so I won't hold it against you this time."

Zhuo Chen said, "I'm sorry!"

Ye Zhanyan tossed her hair and turned to look at Zhuo Chen.

Zhuo Chen said, "Your beauty is like Descartes' cardioid."

"To be honest, you were also in the wrong. Why were you in such a hurry to solve equations on the street?"

Zhuo Chen looked at Ye Zhanyan and said, "I'm sorry, my name is Zhuo Chen, and I'm a sophomore majoring in mathematics. I was walking along when I suddenly thought of a solution to the problem, so I couldn't wait to squat down and write it down. I forgot that I was on the street."

Ye Zhanyan's eyes lit up upon hearing this, and she said, "You're a math major? Then can you explain to me the relationship between math and love as described in this book?"

"Okay, for example, two people, when and where they meet, how long they date and then..."

Looking at Zhuo Chen, who was talking eloquently, Ye Zhanyan suddenly felt that she was really lucky. She actually met a student from the mathematics department, and he could even help her complete the reference task assigned by her senior.

Zhao Shucheng and Gu Senxiang happened to witness this scene on their way back to school.

Gu Senxiang said with some admiration, "I never expected there to be someone so obsessed with mathematics, disregarding their own safety and verifying mathematical equations on the street."

Zhao Shucheng chuckled upon hearing this and said, "You really think all of this is just a coincidence?"

"Is not it?"

Zhao Shucheng shook his head and said, "If it were you, and you were obsessed with mathematics, would you carry banknotes with you every day to check equations, or would you carry chalk with you at all times?"

Gu Senxiang was stunned when she heard this, and realized that something was wrong.

"Perhaps it really is just a coincidence?"

Zhao Shucheng shook his head and said, "It's not necessarily a coincidence; it's more likely intentional. After all, it's such a coincidence that it happened on Ye Zhanyan's usual route, and it's such a coincidence that the reference book for Ye Zhanyan's reading group was 'Mathematics and Love.' Even more coincidentally, this boy is a mathematics major and has some knowledge of this book. Once might be a coincidence, but two or three coincidences are not coincidences, but inevitability; it's the deliberate work of someone with ulterior motives."

If he were watching a TV series, Zhao Shucheng might think that this was arranged by the director, but in real life, Zhao Shucheng would only think that it was premeditated.

Perhaps Ye Zhanyan had already fallen into someone's trap since she accepted her senior's arrangement to host the book club. Otherwise, how could it be such a coincidence that they arranged a math book that was very difficult for Ye Zhanyan, instead of any other book?

Gu Senxiang wondered if Zhao Shucheng was thinking too badly of people, or if it really was just a coincidence.
Although she herself felt that it was a bit unusual for a student to carry chalk instead of banknotes to check math equations on the street, perhaps the student just preferred this method or habit of solving problems?
Zhao Shucheng neither confirmed nor denied this. If Zhuo Chen were an old professor or teacher who had been obsessed with mathematics for many years, it might be understandable. However, Zhuo Chen was just a college student and should be used to solving problems with pen and paper, not chalk.

However, Zhao Shucheng didn't rush to expose her. After all, pursuing a girl is a matter of individual effort. Li Dawei used his connections to invite Ye Zhanyan to movies and concerts, and Zhuo Chen's use of his professional skills was also understandable.

Just as Zhao Shucheng and Gu Senxiang were about to leave, Ye Zhanyan turned around unintentionally and saw them.

She initially assumed the person next to Zhao Shucheng was Luo Zhi, but upon closer inspection, it wasn't. Although Luo Zhi had also grown her hair long, it was only shoulder-length, while the girl next to Zhao Shucheng had noticeably longer hair.

She suddenly remembered seeing this girl somewhere before; she was with this girl when Zhao Shucheng mistook her for someone else. This made Ye Zhanyan even more curious. Forgetting about discussing the questions in the book with Zhuo Chen, she hurriedly followed Zhao Shucheng into the university to inquire about Gu Senxiang from others.

Gu Senxiang had quite a reputation in the girls' dormitory, so Ye Zhanyan quickly learned about Gu Senxiang's name and her relationship with Zhao Shucheng.

"But isn't Qi Ming with Luo Zhi?"

Upon hearing this, the girl chuckled and said, "Of course not. Actually, Luo Zhi asked Qi Ming to pretend to be her boyfriend in order to reject other suitors. And since Luo Zhi and Gu Senxiang are good friends, she asked her boyfriend for help."

Upon hearing this answer, Ye Zhanyan was momentarily at a loss for words. She had been determined to pursue Zhao Shucheng to prove herself superior to Luo Zhi, and now she was being told that everything was wrong?
But thinking back to the scenes of Zhao Shucheng and Luo Zhi's interactions, she always felt that there was something wrong. For example, the way Luo Zhi looked at Zhao Shucheng didn't seem like she had no feelings for him at all.

Besides, Luo Zhi has always had a crush on Sheng Huainan. If Luo Zhi still likes him, why would she tell Sheng Huainan that she has a boyfriend? Wouldn't that directly drive Sheng Huainan away from her and make it impossible for them to be together again?

Ye Zhanyan suddenly realized that she was the only one who had discovered the truth: Gu Senxiang was Zhao Shucheng's girlfriend, but so was Luo Zhi. They claimed to be best friends, and Luo Zhi used Zhao Shucheng to fend off unwanted suitors, but in reality, they were a real couple.

To confirm her suspicions, Ye Zhanyan frequently followed Luo Zhi over the next few days. She discovered that besides attending classes and eating with Jiang Baili, Luo Zhi spent most of her time with Zhao Shucheng and Gu Senxiang. The three of them were always together, yet no one seemed to find anything amiss or even considered the possibility of a love triangle. Ye Zhanyan couldn't help but admire their excellent secrecy.

Ye Zhanyan not only discovered the subtle relationship between the three people, but also noticed that Sheng Huainan often appeared around Luo Zhi. Sometimes they attended the same class, and sometimes he followed behind Luo Zhi. Only when Zhao Shucheng appeared would he leave sadly.

Ye Zhanyan naturally knew that Sheng Huainan already had feelings for Luo Zhi, but because Luo Zhi had a boyfriend, he could only silently watch over her.

This made Ye Zhanyan, who knew the situation, suddenly feel a little ridiculous. Luo Zhi used to have a crush on Sheng Huainan, so she unconsciously learned everything about him, but never had the courage to confess. Now the tables have turned, and Sheng Huainan has fallen for Luo Zhi, but Luo Zhi is now with someone else. Sheng Huainan can only silently watch over Luo Zhi and learn everything about her through unrequited love.

This gave Ye Zhanyan an urge to tell Sheng Huainan everything. She wanted to know if Sheng Huainan would be angry, or even have an emotional breakdown, if he knew that Luo Zhi had secretly loved him for many years but was ruthlessly rejected by him, and now liked someone else.
After all, even though she and Sheng Huainan were a couple, it was really hard for her to stir his emotions. Perhaps only after the breakup, when she went to get back together with Sheng Huainan, did she feel more unwilling to talk to him than she did to him before.

She used to think that she had done something wrong, which was why Sheng Huainan always seemed like a block of wood. But now, looking at Sheng Huainan following Luo Zhi, she realized that it was all because she didn't love him that much.

However, Ye Zhanyan quickly abandoned the idea of ​​telling Sheng Huainan and instead prepared to continue her previous plan to pursue Zhao Shucheng.

She really wanted to see if Sheng Huainan could remain calm if he knew that the person he had a crush on, as well as his ex-girlfriend, both liked Zhao Shucheng.

Luo Zhi has also been feeling a bit strange lately. It was one thing for Sheng Huainan to appear by her side by chance before, but now Ye Zhanyan is doing the same thing. This makes her wonder if Ye Zhanyan has gotten back together with Sheng Huainan.
After observing for several days, Luo Zhi noticed that although the two sometimes appeared at the same time, they were quite far apart. Looking at Ye Zhanyan, who was far behind, and Sheng Huainan, who was ahead, Luo Zhi couldn't help but think of how she had once followed in Sheng Huainan's footsteps.

It was unexpected that Ye Zhanyan would still like Sheng Huainan so much after breaking up with him, and even dare not appear in front of him.

Upon hearing Luo Zhi's remark, Zhao Shucheng nearly spat out his water. After coughing, he said, "Luo Zhi, why do you think Ye Zhanyan did it for Sheng Huainan? Couldn't it be a coincidence, or for someone else?"

Luo Zhi rolled her eyes and said, "Qi Ming, you told Xiangxiang before that coincidences can happen once or twice, but if they happen too many times, they're no longer coincidences, but inevitable, the work of someone with ulterior motives."

"Although I don't know what Ye Zhanyan is thinking, the fact that she and Sheng Huainan have appeared at the same time so many times cannot be explained by coincidence."

Gu Senxiang and Zhao Shucheng exchanged a glance, neither of them reminding Luo Zhi that Sheng Huainan was actually following her, and that Ye Zhanyan might be doing it for Sheng Huainan.

Luo Zhi had to go to her legal education class, so she parted ways with Zhao Shucheng and Gu Senxiang after leaving the cafeteria.

Gu Senxiang asked, "Qi Ming, are we really not going to tell Luo Zhi that Sheng Huainan actually likes her now, so could she try to say yes?"

Zhao Shucheng shook his head and said, "These kinds of things are often unclear to those involved, while bystanders see things clearly. Even if we tell her, she might not believe us. Besides, Sheng Huainan hasn't confessed yet, so maybe it really is a misunderstanding?"

"But didn't you say that Sheng Huainan had contacted you before and talked about our relationship?"

"We did try to contact him, but no one knows Sheng Huainan's true motives except himself. Maybe he genuinely cares about his classmate, or maybe he's looking out for a fellow villager, or maybe he's just upset that his admirer likes someone else, so he's trying to sabotage things. All of these are possible, so we need to keep looking."

"You actually called Luo Zhi a lapdog of Sheng Huainan. I think if Luo Zhi finds out, she'll definitely come after you."

"Isn't what you're saying wrong? Someone who has a crush on someone but doesn't dare to confess, yet does everything for the person they like—isn't that just being a simp? Even when eating, Luo Zhi imitates Sheng Huainan by using three chopsticks, but what's the point? Does that mean Sheng Huainan will like her?"

Gu Senxiang disagreed with Zhao Shucheng's view and said, "You're wrong. Unrequited love is unrequited love. It's a subtle and beautiful emotion, like a flower that blooms quietly and grows silently in your heart."

Zhao Shucheng nodded and said, "I admit you're right, but there's only a fine line between unrequited love and being a simp. If it's rational, burying your feelings deep in your heart and silently protecting them, then it's unrequited love. But if you lose yourself in the process, overstepping your boundaries and limits, you'll blindly pursue and give, becoming a simp. Only by staying clear-headed and sticking to your principles can you go further on the road of love and find your own happiness."

Gu Senxiang said, "Now that you mention it, it makes me feel like Jiang Baili is more like a simp for the Gobi Desert?"

Zhao Shucheng smiled and said, "So you finally realized? Ever since Jiang Baili disregarded her dignity and principles and unconditionally fell in love with the Gobi Desert, she has lost herself, but she has received no response from the Gobi Desert, and it has only brought her self-torture and self-harm."

"But isn't Gobi also someone else's lapdog? He never gave Chen Mohan, whom he likes, a single word, not even a kind look, but Gobi still scurried over to her as soon as she beckoned."

"Sigh, if Luo Zhi knew that you think of her like this, she would definitely be angry, and she would also be heartbroken for her best friend."

Zhao Shucheng said, "Alright, this is their business. We can offer advice, but we can't interfere with their choices. Otherwise, they'll feel like we're ruining their happiness." (End of Chapter)