I'm in high school, is my dating system working correctly?

Chapter 17 A Date with My Childhood Friend

The girl's long, flaxen hair was loose, tied only at the end with a cute bow.

She wore a light blue dress that revealed her fair, lotus-root-like arms and well-developed figure. Beneath the double-layered chiffon skirt were her slender calves and beautiful ankles, and her rounded toes, painted with light nail polish, were faintly visible in sandals adorned with cornflowers.

At this moment, Zhou Qianyun is displaying a completely different demeanor from her usual self on campus.

Fortunately, this was a small-scale birthday banquet; otherwise, if the boys in school saw her dressed like this, who knows how many of them would be amazed by her appearance.

Zhou Qianyun greeted each guest with elegance and poise, then walked towards Lu Yu and stopped in front of the young man.

If this were a fantasy novel, the following plot would inevitably involve a boy and a girl dancing a stunning dance to a passionate tango, or holding hands as they gracefully exit the chaotic banquet and escape in a grand manner under the sunlight.

pity.

The girl, who had attracted a lot of attention, looked at Lu Yu with a rather disdainful gaze.

"You took my seat."

"A-Qian, how can you talk like that?"

Old Master Zhou raised an eyebrow and sighed.

"It's alright, I don't argue with kids. I'll sit next to them."

Lu Yu moved to the next room.

Zhou Qianyun snorted, perhaps because the old man was nearby, and didn't continue arguing with Lu Yu.

"Ayu, come upstairs after dinner and play a couple of games with me. Ever since we moved, I can only play chess online, and I've completely lost my touch."

Grandpa Zhou looked at Lu Yu.

"No problem, it's just that I haven't played for a long time, and I'm afraid I might use the Eagle move. I hope you'll go easy on me, Grandpa Zhou."

Lu Yu responded.

The two of them took turns talking.

Standing between the two, Zhou Qianyun felt as if Lu Yu was her grandfather's real grandson.

She puffed out her cheeks slightly, picked up her teacup and gulped down half a mouthful, then suddenly froze.

"...Sorry, I forgot to switch them."

Lu Yu took the teacup he had drunk from from Zhou Qianyun's hand and placed the brand-new porcelain cup in front of him into her palm.

"Lu Yu, you!"

The girl slammed the cup down on the table, her pretty face immediately turning crimson. She wiped her lips with the back of her hand, then grabbed a napkin to wipe her mouth, as if she were about to vomit up all the tea she had just drunk.

"It's not that bad, sis, it really isn't."

Lu Yu glanced at the cup in his hand, which still had a little less than half a cup of tea left, and drank it all in one gulp.

"See, I don't mind your behavior, there's no need to get so worked up."

Zhou Qianyun's ears turned bright red, and she slammed her fist on the table with gritted teeth.

The next moment, Lu Yu felt a small, icy hand gently pinch his waist.

"Depend on!"

Because of the presence of Grandpa Zhou beside him, Lu Yu didn't call out, but could only mutter a curse under his breath with a tense expression.

The fragmented gossip and idle chatter, amplified by the "basic listening" technique, drifted into his ears.

"Look how well Boss Zhou's daughter and that boy get along. It seems the two families have arranged a marriage in advance."

"If you have the chance, you should exchange contact information with their family. You never know when you might need to trouble them again."

"These two young people are a perfect match, a match made in heaven."

You're such a big shot, you're just a match made in heaven. If you don't need your eyes, you can donate them to someone who does.

Lu Yu rubbed his back, which had been pinched, and thought that these businessmen had terrible taste. What were they talking about?

Lu Heng and Feng Jiahe exchanged pleasantries with the guests, both familiar and unfamiliar, before returning to their seats.

Hello, Uncle and Aunt!

Zhou Qianyun greeted them with a sweet smile.

"A-Qian has become even more beautiful."

Feng Jiahe responded with a smile, his gaze lingering between Zhou Qianyun and his son.

"Your dad just told me that after you finish eating, you should teach Ayu the key points of his studies and give him a push."

Lu Heng also smiled and said.

"Yes, yes, I will definitely teach him properly."

Zhou Qianyun's expression was innocent and naive; anyone who didn't know her would probably really think she was harmless.

Watching Zhou Qianyun exchange pleasantries with her parents, Lu Yu felt as if she were their biological daughter.

Just now.

Indifferent and cold words popped into view.

Although you are poor and destitute, your childhood sweetheart is still willing to lend you a hand. Reunion is the prelude to separation, but at least for now you have each other. Seize the opportunity.

[Task: Go on a date with Zhou Qianyun, your childhood sweetheart from university, and exchange gifts.]

[Basic Reward: Unlock a daily check-in task]

Alright, Little Head Story has been updated.

Lu Yu glanced at Qingmei, who was wearing a well-behaved smile, and felt that the price to pay for this mission was far too high.

Dating Zhou Qianyun shortens his lifespan.

The birthday banquet began soon.

The dishes were very business-like, and the taste was acceptable, nothing special.

Amidst the clinking of glasses and the lively atmosphere, Lu Yu didn't encounter any provocations from wealthy young men, suppression from snobbish merchants, or the arrival of his sworn enemy's descendant carrying a coffin to offer birthday greetings.

A banquet scene that could fill thirty episodes in a short drama can be finished in just three lines.

That's normal. The people Uncle Zhou can invite here are definitely people he interacts with often and knows well. They're all shrewd and capable, not some brainless fool.

After the banquet, the relatives dispersed and left. The adults went to the tea room next door to continue their socializing, while Lu Yu and Zhou Qianyun accompanied Grandpa Zhou back home.

"Grandpa Zhou, where's your chessboard...?"

After helping the elderly man to sit down on the sofa, Lu Yu turned and looked towards the study.

"Ugh, I feel a little sleepy. Is it what they call 'carbon dizziness' online?"

Grandpa Zhou rubbed his forehead and pulled Lu Yu back.

"Help me back to my room."

Your acting is a bit clumsy; you need to go to the Beijing Film Academy for some training, sir.

Lu Yu and Zhou Qianyun exchanged a glance, then helplessly helped the old man back to his bedroom.

"I'm going to sleep for a while. You don't need to worry about this old man. It's best if you go out and have some fun, and don't disturb my rest."

Grandpa Zhou lay down on the bed.

Lu Yu scratched his head and left the bedroom with Zhou Qianyun. The moment they closed the door, indifferent and cold words appeared in their field of vision.

You have successfully claimed your reward. Keep up the good work and embrace a wonderful life!

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Almost simultaneously, Lu Yu's phone vibrated.

He opened it and saw a transfer of one thousand yuan from Grandpa Zhou.

[Grandpa Zhou]: (voice to text) Take the money and go out and have fun with A-Qian. You can keep it for yourself to eat. Don't tell her that I gave you the money.

And at the same time, the sound of music from a short video of elderly women dancing in the square, which was captured by the [Elementary Listening] system, could be heard.

Alright, alright, you're the birthday person, I'll do whatever you want.

"My grandfather, sigh, he really does things on a whim."

Zhou Qianyun understood her grandfather's intention and sighed as if helpless.

What are you doing this afternoon? I can teach you how to do your homework.

Lu Yu put away his phone, glanced at the beautifully dressed Qingmei, and extended an invitation.

"Haha, you're going to teach me how to do my homework? That's hilarious."

Zhou Qianyun scoffed and walked towards her room.

"Want to go out and have some fun?"

The boy's voice made her stop in her tracks. She glanced back at him, then went into the room without saying a word.

Never mind, there's no time limit for the task anyway, we'll talk about it next time.

Lu Yu shrugged.

Just as he was about to turn around, the girl peeked out from the house.