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

Chapter 91 Why Today of All! (Bonus Chapter for Monthly Tickets)

National Day.

In the morning, before Lao Lu got up, Feng Jiahe prepared breakfast. After Lu Yu ate, he went back to his room.

I've made some simple plans for the National Day holiday.

The main reason is that the system offers a large number of rewards.

If you can train and check in for 30 days on the 3rd, you will receive a reward of +5% physique. Based on previous experience, Lu Yu thought that the change should be immediate and there should be no problem.

There are no plans for that day. I might try out the physical fitness improvement program and then study for a while.

Number 4: No enhancement agent used for thirty days, a free reward of 5,000 yuan.

That day, Zhou Qianyun and I were going to the book market near our junior high school to buy some reference books and eat some nostalgic snacks.

We're about to make money again.

On the 5th, Lu Yu discussed with Zhou Qianyun the [Basic Photosynthesis] he had obtained over thirty days. To be honest, after the weather forecast, Lu Yu was actually a little excited.

As long as it's not like grass growing on your head, everything is fine.

On the 6th, I obtained the [Beginner Wish Machine] after exchanging ideas with Cheng Bailu for thirty days. Just hearing the name makes it sound awesome. As long as it's not some Holy Grail that distorts wishes, it'll be fine.

If all goes well, there will be another opportunity to get a full refund of 10,000 yuan, but it's unclear whether it's only available at Walmart or at other shopping malls.

What a busy National Day holiday.

As for the parents, starting from the 3rd, Lao Lu and Feng Jiahe will be going on a trip to forget their kids.

He had originally invited Lu Yu, but Lu Yu decisively declined.

A 100-watt light bulb is more than enough for Shen Liyuan to handle alone.

However, his parents probably wanted to make up for the regrets they had when they were young.

Back then, we had neither money nor time, let alone travel. We didn't even have money to take wedding photos when we got married. We only had a simple photo of ourselves in our new clothes, which we never took again.

When Zhou Qianyun was in junior high school, her parents went to take wedding photos again. They originally wanted to invite Lao Lu and his family to join them, but the machine tool factory had a big order and they were working overtime non-stop, so they missed it.

Oh well, let them be.

I'll go see Cheng Bailu today, and Zhou Qianyun on the 4th. I'll spend the rest of my time reading.

Of course, it's not out of the question if someone wants to ask him to go out.

I opened QQ, intending to arrange a meeting time with Cheng Bailu, but then I saw a red dot on her QQ space.

Zhou Qianyun's.

Click to open.

The photo of blue sky and white clouds appears to be taken from inside a car.

The accompanying text is, "Life is a wilderness."

It's quite artistic.

Lu Yu gave it a thumbs up.

Before I could scroll down a few posts, my phone vibrated.

[Shallow]: You didn't sleep in? Did you secretly go on a date with someone and that's why you couldn't sleep and got up early?

It really is.

But I didn't have trouble sleeping.

I, Lu Yu, never make enemies that keep me up at night; even the doctor says I'm very healthy.

[Lu Yu]: Has the young lady gone out to inspect the territory?

The system's indifferent and cold text appeared as Lu Yu replied.

Today's number of interactions with Zhou Qianyun has reached the target.

[Current duration: 26 days]

The message arrived quickly.

[Shallow]: My dad's business partner has a resort project. He went to discuss the cooperation, and the other party invited us to come and have some fun.

[Lu Yu]: So, number four isn't going to make an appointment?

[Qian]: I'll only be there for three days. My parents have other things to do afterward, and I'll be going back to Jiangcheng. I should at least give them some privacy.

[Lu Yu]: That's right, my parents are going out to play tomorrow and they're not taking me with them.

[Qian]: So what are you going to do during your next few days of vacation?

[Lu Yu]: Not decided yet. What, you want to ask me out?

[Shallow]: Dream on!

[Lu Yu]: Where is Grandpa?

When the two chat, they usually don't make a special distinction; "Grandpa" refers to Grandpa Zhou.

[Shallow]: The senior citizens' tour group went, and I always suspect that one day he will bring back an old lady and I will have to call her grandma.

[Lu Yu]: It's nice to have someone with you.

As long as it's not an 18-year-old grandmother, it's fine.

Zhou Qianyun did not reply and continued typing for a while.

[Qian]: I'm getting to the high-speed rail station, I have to go now.

【Lu Yu】: okk.

After a brief pause, Lu Yu typed again.

[Lu Yu]: Which train are you taking back to Jiangcheng?

Typing...

I waited for about ten seconds.

Zhou Qianyun sent a screenshot of 12306.

I will arrive at Jiangcheng Station at 10:30 pm on the 3rd.

That's really late.

If it were simply a trip back from a tourist destination, Lu Yu thought taking the bus the next morning would be better.

but.

The fourth was the day the two of them had agreed upon.

Zhou Qianyun probably didn't want that day to be too rushed.

[Lu Yu]: I'll pick you up then.

silence.

I waited another ten seconds or so.

【浅】：Good.

[Qian]: I've entered the station, I'm not saying anything more.

Put down your phone.

Lu Yu searched on the map.

It would take more than forty minutes to get to Zhou Qianyun's house by subway at that time, and it would be after 11 o'clock, not to mention the time it would take to get home by myself.

"Never mind, I'll handle that the day after tomorrow."

Lu Yu is not good at internal strife.

I tidied up my things, and my phone vibrated.

[White Dew]: Have you gone out?

[Lu Yu]: Not yet, waiting for your message.

[Bai Lu]: Hmm, how about we call it a day and you come back another day?

Thump—

Lu Yu felt his heart skip a beat, something he rarely did.

It feels a bit empty.

It wasn't the unpleasant feeling of being stood up, but something else entirely—a buzzing unease.

[Lu Yu]: What's wrong?

[White Dew]: It's not that I don't want you to come, it's just that I found out this morning that my period has started, and I feel a bit uncomfortable, so I thought I'd take some painkillers and lie down for a while.

You could sense the girl frantically trying to explain.

Calculating the dates, it does seem to be around these few days.

Lu Yu hovered his finger over the phone, hesitating for a moment.

On the other side of the chat window, Cheng Bailu lay on the bed, her nose feeling a little sore.

She felt utterly worthless.

I had already planned today's activities last night, and I had told my parents about them. I tidied up the room carefully, even wiping the corners clean.

As a result, when I woke up in the morning, I felt groggy. Then I looked at my pajama bottoms and, sure enough, my period, which shouldn't have come, had arrived.

She's the type who takes a lot of work; the first day will be tough, but she'll finish quickly. The girls in the class have talked about it privately, and it seems like Zhou Qianyun is similar.

The cycle itself is quite punctual, Cheng Bailu admits, but she also harbors a bit of wishful thinking.

But why today of all days!

I tried to hold on, but there was nothing I could do, so I took ibuprofen and lay down.

After hesitating for a long time and rubbing my eyes several times, I finally sent a message to Lu Yu.

She didn't know what Lu Yu was feeling right now. Was he disappointed? Sad? Or did he think she was being dramatic?

I sniffed, and my phone vibrated.

Picking it up and lighting it, Cheng Bailu mustered her courage and checked Lu Yu's reply.

There was no comforting words, no emojis, and no witty abstract remarks.

[Lu Yu]: Wait for me to come over.

A very simple sentence.

Cheng Bailu blinked several times, pursed her lower lip, and tried to type a message telling him not to bother coming over.

But after typing it out, I remembered Lu Yu's confident and determined expression when he left school yesterday.

[Bai Lu]: Okay, I'll wait for you.

*

About forty minutes later, Lu Yu, carrying a bag and shopping bags, knocked on Cheng Bailu's door.

Last time it came at night, but Lu Yu remembered it quite clearly and found it on the first try.

"Oh, Little Lu is here."

Qin Sangyu greeted him warmly and handed Lu Yu slippers.

The reason I didn't make him change his shoes last time was because Lu Yu was a guest, so I made an exception.

The new slippers prepared for him this time are because Lu Yu is my daughter's friend and might come over often in the future.

"Bai Lu is in her room, I'll go get her."

"No need, Auntie, I'd like to borrow your kitchen for a moment."

Lu Yu held up the shopping bag in his hand. Inside, besides cooking ingredients, were the tonic tea he had prepared for Zhou Qianyun last time, which he had just bought at the supermarket.

He figured Cheng Bailu and Zhou Qianyun were similar, so the same method should work again.

"Xiao Lu is so thoughtful."

Qin Sangyu looked at the busy Lu Yu and a smile appeared on her lips.

"Auntie, I'll prepare a blood-nourishing formula later. The ingredients are all in plastic bags. You can cook it once a week, and both you and Cheng Bailu can drink it."

Lu Yu turned his back and said that this recipe was also tested by someone with "Beginner Cooking Skills". Others would not get as good results, but it would still be passable. He had made it for Feng Jiahe before, and it was quite suitable for people like them who work shifts.

"You've gone to so much trouble."

Qin Sangyu smiled from ear to ear, then went to the door to put on her shoes.

"You don't need to worry about his dad in the room. I've already spoken to him. I'm going downstairs to buy some more vegetables. You can just go directly into Bailu's room later."

It was as if Lu Yu were one of their own.

"Okay."

After brewing the warm tea, Lu Yu prepared a bowl, blew on it to cool it slightly, and went to the living room.

The master bedroom door was closed; Cheng Yichuan was probably tinkering with a clock inside.

Cheng Bailu's door was ajar, the curtains were not drawn, and the room was slightly dark.

Lu Yu entered the girl's room for the first time.

The only decoration on the simple wall was the dried and faded "Three Good Student" certificate. The desks and chairs were neat and tidy, and the books on the desks were also arranged in an orderly manner.

The old-fashioned wardrobe has a mirror; the edges are patinated, but the center is very shiny.

On the wooden frame bed, there were floral sheets and a quilt.

It has a faint lemon scent.

Cheng Bailu lay on the bed, seemingly still asleep.

Lu Yu first placed the steaming hot tonic tea on the desk, then pulled out a chair, sat on the edge of the bed, and quietly gazed at the sleeping girl.

This should be considered the first time he saw Cheng Bailu sleeping.

It's very tranquil, like a watercolor painting depicting a pastoral scene.

She hugged the Hakimi doll that Lu Yu had gotten for her last time, resting her chin on it, seemingly cherishing it very much.

Reaching out, Lu Yu gently brushed the hair from her forehead.

Because of this movement, Cheng Bailu slowly opened her hazy eyes.

Focusing her gaze, the boy's image came into her view.

In an instant, her cheeks flushed red, and she buried her face deep in the quilt, leaving only her captivating eyes looking at Lu Yu with a hint of trepidation and panic.

"You've arrived."

The soft, sweet voice coming from under the covers had a gentleness that was different from usual.

"After all, we made an appointment for today, and given your condition, I should definitely come."

Lu Yu said softly.

"Um, thank you."

She nodded slightly, her voice soft and sticky, like unmelted honey. After a moment, she peeked her face out from under the covers and smiled.

"Hehe, as expected, Ayu is the best."

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