Forced into a romantic relationship.

Han Zhou was certain that once he demonstrated that he could hear Zhong Ling's voice, the sisters' attitudes toward him would change significantly.

Although Zhong Ling speaks almost silently, she always habitually opens her mouth to speak, which means that she has never given up her desire to express herself verbally—if someone can hear what she says, it would most likely be a pleasant surprise for her.

As for Zhong Yin, it's simple. She's a sister-complex girl. If Zhong Ling is happy, she'll definitely be happy too. If her sister can reduce her loneliness or even resolve some of her inner conflicts by having another person, then she will definitely not interfere too much with Han Zhou and Zhong Ling's interactions.

Simply put, this might make him a special person in the eyes of the two sisters, and could even affect how he gets along with them.

Of course, Han Zhou's guess is that the Zhong sisters' attitude will change. As for the specifics, we'll have to see how things actually turn out. But for now, the results seem pretty good.

Despite Han Zhou's repeated proof, Zhong Yin still found it hard to believe. After all, it was simply too magical for someone to have such hearing. But the facts were right in front of her, and she had no choice but to believe them.

And she had to admit... she might need this kind of "magic".

She looked at Zhong Ling, whose eyes were unusually bright at that moment. Zhong Yin understood the meaning of that look—she had the same look when she received a Barbie doll from her father on her birthday as a child; it contained an indescribable joy and anticipation.

If we disregard the fact that she can't speak, Zhong Ling is actually a very normal girl. She wants to express herself and naturally hopes that someone can hear her.

Since she couldn't raise her voice, she naturally pinned her hopes on other things, such as whether someone had such good hearing that even a voice as deep as hers could be heard and they would smile at her... No, it didn't matter if they didn't smile, as long as they could respond like normal people chatting.

Looking forward to a response.

This is perfectly normal for ordinary people, but for Zhong Ling it is an unattainable wish. She is an abnormal person, and if she wants a response, she may need to find someone who is equally abnormal.

Clearly, Han Zhou at this moment is her "Barbie doll".

Zhong Ling stared at Han Zhou in silence for a long time before suddenly asking nervously, "Junior...junior, can you really hear me?"

She was terrified, worried that the other person would just bury their head in their food and stop responding.

Zhong Yin looked at her. Although she couldn't hear what her sister was saying, the other's expression made her feel particularly sorry for her. It was an expression of worry and disappointment.

"Sure, senior."

Han Zhou had originally intended to pretend that he could only hear it occasionally, but after seeing that look in his eyes, he answered decisively.

Seeing Zhong Ling lower her head, he couldn't help but chuckle and said, "Are you reciting a tongue twister? No need to try, I can definitely hear you. People's constitutions really do differ..."

"Don't let me hear that last sentence again!"

Zhong Yin coldly interrupted him, saying in a commanding tone, "Hurry up and eat, let me see how much this glutton can eat."

But... are there really such big differences in physical constitution between people?

She touched the hearing aid by her ear; if she could, she would love to have extraordinary hearing.

They are clearly sisters, and the younger sister's voice is so beautiful, so why can't I hear what she's saying clearly at all times?

……

After dinner, Zhong Yin went to the kitchen to wash the dishes, leaving Han Zhou and Zhong Ling alone in the living room.

Zhong Ling seemed to want to say something, but didn't know what to talk about. However, Han Zhou already had a plan. After chatting for a few minutes, he suggested, "Senior, although I can hear your voice, sometimes I can't hear it very clearly. How about we practice?"

"Exercise?" Zhong Ling was taken aback, then asked in a soft, sweet voice, "How do you exercise?"

"Just treat it as a little game."

Han Zhou took out his phone, opened the playlist on the music player, handed it to the other person, and said with a smile, "Like this, in a moment I'll close my eyes, and you can just say any song title on this list, and I'll see if I can hear you all clearly."

Zhong Ling looked at the shattered screen of her phone and asked doubtfully, "Will this help improve my hearing?"

"It's possible for me."

Zhong Ling didn't think much of it. Instead, she smiled gently. No matter what, it was a long-lost feeling for her to be able to communicate normally with people. Even if the game wasn't fun, she was willing to play it.

For some reason, she suddenly thought of something: she and her junior both used phones with cracked screens. Was this some kind of fate?

"it is good."

Han Zhou was overjoyed and quickly closed his eyes: "Then let's begin."

That's right, that's his plan. Of course, there's a song called "I Want to Fall in Love" on his playlist. As long as Zhong Ling says it, the unlocking task will be completed naturally!

Zhong Ling began reciting the song title.

""Lonely"."

""one person"."

"Can We Meet Again?"

"Together".

"The Ends of the Earth"

"..."

Zhong Ling casually read out the song titles, and Han Zhou repeated them one by one, but his expression became strange as he read them.

I hadn't noticed before, but now I realize that most of his playlists are songs that express loneliness and longing for love. They're fine on their own, but when strung together, they sound like a tragic story...

Zhong Ling probably felt the same way. Her voice was hesitant at first, but then it became more cheerful, and she finally said the words that Han Zhou wanted to hear.

"I Want to Fall in Love"

As soon as he finished speaking, a row of text appeared in front of Han Zhou's eyes.

[Keyword triggered, target character Zhong Ling has been unlocked, 10 points gained]

【Daily Task 1 (Bell Bell): Reap 10 "Curious" rewards to earn 1 point】

【Daily Task 2 (Bell Bell): Collect 10 "No" statements to earn 1 point】

[Side quest unlocked: The target character, Zhong Ling, has never shed a tear. Make her cry her heart out. Completing the quest will earn you 40 points and allow you to extract one enhanced skill from the target.]

Han Zhou was stunned for a moment. The first two daily tasks were fine, and even felt quite simple, but what the heck was this side quest?

Having a good, heartfelt cry... does crying from being hit count?

Chapter 64 Abstract Problems

[Side quest unlocked: The target character, Zhong Ling, has never shed a tear. Make her cry her heart out. Completing the quest will earn you 40 points and allow you to extract one enhanced skill from the target.]

The task that costs 40 points should be easier than making Mo Yixia not dislike you, but what does it mean to cry from the bottom of your heart? Wouldn't crying your eyes out after being beaten also count as crying from the bottom of your heart?

For a fleeting moment, Han Zhou almost actually considered such a thought, but it was just a thought; this method would definitely not work.

He planned to complete today's daily task immediately, since he knew he wouldn't be able to see Zhong Ling every day in the future. He didn't have much time each day, and besides, each time he met her, he had to spend four points to enhance his hearing. The daily task only earned him two points, and he spent less than he earned, which really hurt his heart.

It was already 6:30, and the temperature showed no sign of dropping. It was still exceptionally bright outside, and the bell was still ringing the song title. Han Zhou closed his eyes and pondered while repeating along, gradually drifting off into his own thoughts.

"Love You".

Without thinking, he repeated the song title that Zhong Ling had read out, when suddenly he felt a chill run down his spine. When he opened his eyes, he saw that Zhong Yin had appeared in front of him at some point, looking down at him coldly.

However, Han Zhou's view was blocked by the high bulge of the apron on the woman's chest, so he could not see the woman's expression, but he could hear a very indifferent, questioning nasal sound.

"Ok?"

Han Zhou didn't care; only one thought remained in his mind—he had to admit, from this angle, this guy's features were quite distinctive...

His hearing was good enough to hear footsteps, but he had been focused on Zhong Ling and was a little distracted, so he didn't notice Zhong Yin's arrival.

He moved his chair back a bit, finally seeing Zhong Yin's murderous gaze through her breasts, and instinctively explained, "Sister Yin, it's not like that, I just wanted to..."

Although Zhong Yin's eyes were fierce, she didn't lose her temper. She simply shoved the phone back into his hand and said coldly, "I know what you're doing. You don't need to look like you're doing something wrong."

Han Zhou said sincerely, "It's not that I have a guilty conscience, I'm just afraid you'll take a kitchen knife and chop me up..."

Zhong Yin picked up a rag hanging on the corner of the table and wiped it, saying indifferently, "Why would I chop you up if you don't do anything bad?"

"What if you do something bad?"

"What do you think?" Zhong Yin glanced at him with a cold smile. "The matter is resolved, and we've had our meal. Aren't you planning to leave?"

It's still early, why are you already kicking people out...?

Han Zhou was definitely unwilling to leave just like that. He suddenly listened intently and smiled with approval, "Senior is so kind. I've eaten so much, it's good for me to sit here and digest a bit."

Zhong Yin was taken aback, then turned to look at her sister, who nodded somewhat embarrassedly, indicating that she had indeed said such a thing.

"Really? Since Xiaoling has said so, then you should sit for a while longer. You glutton really need to digest your food properly."

Zhong Yin glanced at Han Zhou. Actually, she wanted to say that if they really wanted to digest their food, they should go for a walk. However, since it was her sister's request, she wouldn't say anything more.

Zhong Ling seemed very happy. She got up, filled two glasses of water, and handed them to Zhong Yin and Han Zhou. Actually, she wanted to continue playing the listening game. It felt really good to be responded to by someone other than her sister. However, her sister had already returned the phone to her, and she didn't know what to say.

Han Zhou saw through her thoughts, and suddenly a brilliant idea flashed into his mind: a perfect way to complete two daily tasks at once.

He suggested, "Sister Yin, I suddenly remembered an interesting game. Why don't you join us?"

Zhong Yin ignored him while drinking water, clearly not very interested. If it weren't for Mo Yixia being there, and her desire to take the opportunity to drag this guy to clean the yard, she probably wouldn't have gone to play Texas Hold'em.

Games? That's so childish; only immature kids would enjoy playing them.

Seeing that she didn't react, Han Zhou showed a regretful expression and said in a drawn-out tone, "You're not going to play? That's a real pity. I heard that this game is specially designed to test the tacit understanding between sisters. I was thinking that Sister Yin and Senior Sister would be a perfect match."

Zhong Yin paused, then immediately drank the water in one gulp, put down the cup, and expressionlessly moved a stool to sit next to Zhong Ling.

Seeing that Han Zhou was not moving, she frowned and urged, "What are you still standing there for? Stop dawdling and tell me the rules of the game."

Han Zhou almost burst out laughing. This woman's heart is really completely devoted to her younger sister. If she can get along well with Zhong Ling in the future, wouldn't she be able to manipulate this guy at will?

Madam, you wouldn't want your sister to be unhappy, would you...?

He quickly dismissed those random thoughts and said seriously, "It's actually just a question-and-answer test game. I'll ask the questions, and you'll answer them."

"Hmm... The question is a bit abstract. If you say yes, answer 'yes'; otherwise, answer 'no.' You must answer immediately and don't look at each other's mouths. Sister Yin, you need to keep your voice as low as possible, I can hear you."

Zhong Yin frowned slightly and asked, "What does it mean to express affirmation? And why use 'yes' and 'no' in the answer?"

"To express affirmation means that you approve of it, you think it's feasible, you like it, or you can accept it... In short, it's a subjective feeling from the heart. If you feel affirmed, then it is affirmed."

Han Zhou spoke nonsense with a straight face, "After all, there are no clear answers to these questions. Just follow your heart. This way, you can see if the two of you are in sync enough. As for why you should answer with 'yes' and 'no,' it's the same principle. You can't think when you answer. The answer that comes out of your mouth is the one that best reflects your heart."

Zhong Ling sat up straight, moved her lips, and asked in confusion, "Then what is an abstract question?"

"What is an abstract problem?"

Han Zhou deliberately repeated himself so that Zhong Yin would know what his sister had asked, and replied, "Simply put, these questions are different from questions in the conventional sense. They don't have any inherent logic and can only be effectively interpreted from a psychological perspective. Even if you think about them carefully, they are not very meaningful."

He spoke eloquently, as if it were the truth.

Zhong Ling nodded as if she understood, but Zhong Yin was a little suspicious, feeling that this guy was being deliberately mysterious, and asked, "Did you major in psychology in college?"

"No, I studied e-commerce, but Yixia does have some knowledge of psychology, and she's the one who told me about this testing method," Han Zhou said without batting an eye.