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Luo Shuquan suddenly received a phone call and hurriedly went out.

Zhao Shucheng shook his head helplessly, knowing that the other party must have gone to see Xiaoxiao.

Sure enough, Luo Shuquan returned a little while later, sighing and complaining.

"what happened?"

"I really don't understand what hypocrisy is."

Zhao Shucheng asked, "What, does the young lady think you're hypocritical?"

"Yeah, so how am I hypocritical?"

Zhao Shucheng, holding the book, said, "Do you even know how you truly feel about her? Love without reason is true love."

With that, Zhao Shucheng took the book and left. Luo Shuquan said, puzzled, "Why do I feel that love without a reason is so unreliable?"

When Zhao Shucheng left Luo Shuquan's house and returned to his own, A Qian had already finished showering and was walking around the room wearing Zhao Shucheng's shirt.

Zhao Shucheng asked, "Qian, aren't you cold like this?"

"It's not cold. The air conditioning is on. But seriously, this place is really nice. Maybe I should move in and share with you."

"Come on, I need to create in peace. If you're here, I'll make a huge fuss. You've finished showering, so get dressed and go home soon."

"Are you just going to kick me out like this?"

Zhao Shucheng said, "Otherwise what? Do you want me to keep you here? Or should we sleep together?"

"It's not impossible, but what would it mean if we were together like this?"

"You wish! Get out of here."

As he spoke, Zhao Shucheng picked up Aqian's clothes and threw them to her, telling her to change quickly.

A-Qian seemed to know that one shouldn't rush things, so she just rolled her eyes at Zhao Shucheng and went to the bedroom to change her clothes.

The next day, Saturday.

After waking up, Zhao Shucheng looked around and realized that he had arrived in a new world and was no longer living with Wang Ying. He had to get up and make breakfast by himself.

After finishing his meal, Zhao Shucheng hesitated for a moment. He really didn't feel like creating anything at home, so he simply took his laptop and prepared to go to a coffee shop to write and gather some material.

While Zhao Shucheng was writing, he suddenly heard the sound of high heels. He looked up and saw a girl in a white coat walking past him.

Her hair swayed gently in the airflow, and perhaps because her skin was so fair, the tip of her nose seemed to shimmer in the light.

The other person was wearing sunglasses. He casually placed his laptop bag on the seat next to Zhao Shucheng and went straight to the counter to order a coffee.

Although Zhao Shucheng couldn't see the full face behind the sunglasses, he had already guessed the other person's identity: Mo Xiaomin, whom Gu Xiaobai had fallen in love with at first sight.

When Mo Xiaomin returned with the coffee, she sat down next to Zhao Shucheng and started reading the notebook in her bag.

Zhao Shucheng glanced at her out of the corner of his eye. She was indeed young and beautiful, perfectly matching his aesthetic standards, especially her long, straight, white legs. Although she was not quite as good as Xie Qiao, she was still top-notch.

However, Zhao Shucheng didn't keep staring at it. Instead, after glancing at it twice, he started writing again, creating the script according to the requirements of his collaborators.

Suddenly, Zhao Shucheng felt a dark atmosphere around him and thought the weather had changed. But when he looked up, he saw Mo Xiaomin standing right in front of him.

"Hello, what's the matter?"

Mo Xiaomin said, "Hello, my phone is out of battery. Could I borrow it for a moment?"

Zhao Shucheng paused for a moment, looked at the other person, nodded, and said, "Okay, here, take it and use it!"

Mo Xiaomin smiled and accepted it, saying, "Thank you!"

Zhao Shucheng stopped paying attention and continued writing.

"Sir, thank you."

Zhao Shucheng looked up at Mo Xiaomin, smiled, and said, "You're welcome. Everyone has inconvenient times. By the way, my name is Gu Xiaobai, an unknown writer."

"Mo Xiaomin, a sales clerk at the chemical company. Thank you so much for your help earlier. Otherwise, I wouldn't have been able to contact the other party, which would have caused a lot of trouble at work."

"You're too kind. My friend is a minor actress. How are your company's cosmetics? If it's convenient, could you leave your contact information so she can contact you if she needs anything?"

"Okay, my phone number is 139XXXXXXXX."

"Okay, this is my number."

Mo Xiaomin saw the incoming call on her phone, nodded, and was about to make a note of it when she discovered that her phone was already switched off.

"It's off!"

Zhao Shucheng smiled and said, "That's quite a coincidence."

"Yes, what a coincidence. I need to charge my phone now, we'll talk later."

"Okay, take care!"

Zhao Shucheng did not chase after her, nor did he offer to leave with her; he simply watched her leave in silence.

Luo Shuquan's sudden visit to Zhao Shucheng surprised him somewhat, and he asked, "Shouldn't you be in class at this time?"

"What? Look at the time! Don't I have to leave work?"

"Oh, I didn't realize it was so late. But you came to see me, is there something you need?"

Luo Shuquan nodded and said, "Yes, and it's quite a big deal."

Ever since Luo Shuquan saw Xiaoxiao downstairs yesterday, she's been disappearing without a trace, even skipping class for no apparent reason. Luo Shuquan felt a bit panicked, so he couldn't help but call Xiaoxiao to ask why she was skipping class.

Xiao Xiao cried on the phone, saying that she didn't want to see Luo Shuquan, but she still wanted to meet and date him.

Luo Shuquan dared not agree, but he also dared not say no, so he could only ask Zhao Shucheng for advice.

Zhao Shucheng chuckled upon hearing this and said, "You came to see me just because of this?"

"Of course, she's so persistent, I'm worried that if I refuse, she might do something drastic." "So, do you like her?"

Luo Shuquan was silent for a moment before saying, "She probably doesn't like it, right? She's just my student. I'm only saying this because I'm worried about her..."

Zhao Shucheng smiled at Luo Shuquan's insincere expression and said, "See, that's the difference between us. If I like someone, I will definitely pursue her openly. For example, if I see a very pretty girl today, I will directly ask her for her contact information and even plan to go to her workplace to take a look."

"I didn't expect you to have such a persistent reason. May I ask what it is about her that attracts you?"

"Of course, it's appearance. She's beautiful, exceptionally beautiful, the kind of beauty that fits my aesthetic."

"Gone?"

"Yes, this is our first meeting, and we haven't talked much, so naturally we don't know much else."

"Is being pretty really that important?"

Zhao Shucheng retorted, "Isn't it important?"

"But I think that when two people are together, the soul is more important."

Zhao Shucheng chuckled and said, "You make it sound so simple. Whether it's a man or a woman, once they have a partner, what's the first question their friends ask?"

"what?"

"Is she pretty? Or handsome?"

Zhao Shucheng looked at the silent Luo Shuquan and continued, "Even though many people say that a man's career is the most important thing and that looks don't matter, when a girl has a boyfriend, the first thing her friends will ask is whether he's handsome. Only guys will avoid that question and ask what he does. Humans are sensory creatures; if your aesthetic sense isn't up to par, there's no future for you."

"According to you, ugly people are unwanted, but I haven't seen any unattractive people who don't get married and have children."

Zhao Shucheng smiled and said, "This brings up another issue: aesthetics. Shuquan, you should know the saying, 'One man's meat is another man's poison,' or 'beauty is in the eye of the beholder.' So what you consider unattractive might be considered unique by others."

Humans are visual creatures, which is different from other animals, because other animals are not favored by the opposite sex because of their exquisite facial features, but rather by their physical attributes.

Humans, however, are different. When choosing a mate, they often prioritize appearance. Only if the first impression is good will further developments occur, and other factors will be considered. The desire for beauty is universal; it's simply a well-known, unspoken premise.

However, most people won't say it, just like the Emperor's New Clothes, they simply deliberately avoid it.

Just like Luo Shuquan, if Xiaoxiao wasn't pretty, or even considered ugly in Luo Shuquan's eyes, I don't think he would have been so flustered. Instead, he would have firmly rejected her and even warned her.

"Alright, stop thinking about it so much, Shuquan. Since you're still undecided, why don't you come with me to Zhong Zhen's birthday party? You can see for yourself how someone can accept such overwhelming love."

"Aren't you being mean? They're just a perfectly fine couple, and in your mouth it's all about love that sweeps away everything."

Zhao Shucheng shook his head and said, "You don't understand. You'll understand once you meet him. I have to say, Zuo Yongbang is already an idol. He can withstand such attacks without giving up. Most people really can't do that."

Hearing Zhao Shucheng say this, Luo Shuquan became interested and decided to go with Zhao Shucheng to see what kind of talent Zhao Shucheng admired so much.

After separating from Luo Shuquan, Zhao Shucheng went to the supermarket and was about to buy groceries and snacks for tomorrow when someone patted him on the back.

Zhao Shucheng thought it was Qian again, so he grabbed her hand and said, "What, you've come to see me again so soon? Have you really thought it through and want to live with me?"

Mo Xiaomin was taken aback when she was grabbed by the hand after only wanting to greet Zhao Shucheng. She paused for a moment before speaking:
"Um, Gu Xiaobai, you've mistaken me for someone else."

Zhao Shucheng had already noticed something was wrong, so he quickly let go and said with a smile, "Xiao Min, it's you. Sorry, I thought it was my friend, so I was just joking with him."

"It's nothing. I didn't expect it either. What a coincidence that we met here."

"It's a coincidence."

Mo Xiaomin said, "But I almost didn't recognize you just now. You looked very familiar. I only tried to say hello because I saw your glasses."

Zhao Shucheng asked with a smile, "By the way, what are you doing here? Are you here for business, or do you also live nearby?"

"I just finished get off work and bought some things on the way. But I think you're quite interesting. You just surf the internet, go shopping, and drink coffee every day. It seems like you don't have to do anything."

Zhao Shucheng said with a smile, "As a freelance writer, as long as you can submit your work on time, you have a relatively flexible schedule. Although you may not make a lot of money, you can still make a living without worrying about food and drink."

"That's pretty good too."

Zhao Shucheng said, "It's fate that we met. Let me treat you to a meal."

"Then all these things of yours..."

Zhao Shucheng smiled and said, "Easy, we'll have someone send it back in a bit. By the way, I haven't asked you yet, is it convenient for you? After all, your boyfriend will definitely be unhappy about going out to eat with a strange man, right?"

"It's okay, I can manage my own time."

Upon hearing Mo Xiaomin's agreement, Zhao Shucheng smiled and said, "Alright, let's go then!"

Before Zhao Shucheng could go on his date with Mo Xiaomin, he received a call from Luo Shuquan, who was urging him to attend Zhong Zhen's birthday party as soon as possible.

Zhao Shucheng was stunned for a moment before he came to his senses and asked, "So today is Saturday?"

"What else? Xiaobai, have you gone senile and forgotten which day is the weekend?"

Zhao Shucheng said, "No, it's just that I really didn't expect today to be her birthday party. Okay, I'll be there in a bit."

After hanging up the phone, Zhao Shucheng looked at Mo Xiaomin apologetically and said, "Ms. Mo, I'm so sorry, I've been living like this for so long, I don't even know which day is which. I have to attend a friend's party, you..."

"If it's inconvenient, we can reschedule for another day."

"There's nothing inconvenient about it, it's just a regular birthday party. If you don't mind, you can come along. Anyway, I don't know those people well, I'm just here for the fun."

"Great! I've never been to a party like this before, I'd love to see one."

Zhao Shucheng was surprised that Mo Xiaomin actually agreed. He knew that he had not followed the plot at all, yet this scene still happened. Was this the effect of the protagonist's halo?

However, Zhao Shucheng knew very well that Mo Xiaomin had not actually fallen in love with him at this moment. At most, she felt a good impression of him, and more importantly, she wanted to use Zhao Shucheng to provoke her boyfriend.

They had a conflict and are currently in a cold war, but she doesn't want to back down, so she needs to rely on external forces to make her boyfriend back down.

Zhao Shucheng didn't care about any of this. On the contrary, if he lay down for a while and took Mo Xiaomin with him, then both Luo Shuquan and Zuo Yongbang would only envy Zhao Shucheng.

Especially Zuo Yongbang, who knew very well that Zhao Shucheng was with A Qian not long ago, and now he has changed to Mo Xiaomin, who is just as good as, or even more beautiful than, Zhao Shucheng. He would definitely be even more envious of Zhao Shucheng.

Zhao Shucheng took a taxi with Mo Xiaomin to the location Zuo Yongbang had chosen for his birthday party. Unexpectedly, Luo Shuquan was already waiting downstairs, accompanied by a girl. (End of Chapter)