I turned reality into a romantic comedy.

What happened to the invincible head pat?

However, what Chen Junqian didn't know was that at the same time Chen Xi felt the warm touch on her head, an indescribable sensation was already flowing down her scalp. It wasn't just a feeling, but a real magic, that made her body instantly enveloped in a warm current. In an instant, she recalled the scene of someone brushing her teeth on a certain day in a certain month of a certain year, and that's why she immediately dodged away.

"Brother, you can touch me as much as you want."

"Go back to your lecture, and also, put your head on, or I'll be in big trouble if my mom hears me."

Chen Junqian, somewhat helplessly, pushed Gu Linguo, who had leaned closer, back to the whiteboard. Gu Linguo cleared her throat and continued her sermon:

"If it's just the beginning stage, the male and female leads would blush if they accidentally touched hands on the plane. But if they really wanted to touch hands, they could do it in a movie theater, where it would be even darker. So for my brother's current progress, I think we can skip directly to the scene where they fall asleep on each other's shoulders. That's what I think is the most sacred scene in the whole airplane episode."

"I'm going to talk about this seriously, so please listen carefully. The plane reached a stable flight state, the lights dimmed, and the noise in the cabin gradually subsided. The female protagonist, whether from not sleeping well the night before or from the fatigue of the journey taking hold, gradually began to feel sleepy. She had been leaning against the window with her head resting on it, but at some point, her head slowly shifted, slowly, slowly turning to the right, towards the person sitting next to her—"

Then, gently, she leaned on his shoulder.

The male protagonist noticed the weight, but he didn't frown, push her away, or gently shake her shoulders to wake her up. He just sat there, frozen, even his breathing became soft, afraid that any loud noise would wake her.

At this moment, the flight attendant pushed the cart over, bent down and smiled, and asked, "Sir, would you like a drink?" The male protagonist would gently wave his hand and maintain the position of being supported by a pillow, without moving his shoulders or body, and without even daring to turn his head. He stayed with her like this from halfway through the flight until she slowly woke up on her own.

Finally, the female lead woke up, groggily opened her eyes, and met his profile. Realizing where her head was resting, she immediately jerked away with lightning speed, her ears turning red to her neck. She frantically stammered a string of apologies. At this point, the brother should have said—"

"Is it my turn?"

"It's definitely 'it's okay'! Even if the female lead has to bring it up herself, it would be nice if the two of them slept head to head together."

"But is Sister Lin Mu really tall enough to reach my brother's shoulder when she's sitting there?"

"You can lean on his chest, actually your pectoral muscles are quite impressive, you have a good figure, and it's quite well-developed. But it's still a bit of a hassle to fasten the seatbelt there. It's a pity that Sister Lin Mu isn't the kind of clueless, naturally stupid person, otherwise you could help her fasten the seatbelt."

After babbling on and on, Gu Lingguo suddenly had a bright idea:

"Listen to me, listen to me. Actually, the suspension bridge effect can easily occur on airplanes. For example, if you suddenly encounter turbulence, a very important narrative logic in romantic comedies is that strong people need to expose their weakness at certain moments. This has always been a catalyst for the development of the relationship. For example, you can give the female lead, who is usually independent, calm, and can handle everything on her own, a weakness like being afraid of heights."

"Mu Mu isn't like this, is she?"

"It's okay, the soft and sweet will be even softer at times like this. The plane encountered turbulence and started shaking violently. Someone in the cabin gasped softly. The flight attendant calmly announced over the intercom that everyone should fasten their seatbelts. Then the female lead's face changed instantly, turning deathly pale. She gripped the armrests tightly with both hands and trembled all over. The male lead saw this and placed his hand on the back of her hand, whispering comforting words like 'I'm here' and 'Don't be afraid,' which really added to the charm."

Then, Gu Linguo made a summary statement:

"Because an airplane is a space that floats outside of reality, once it leaves the ground, it also leaves the school, and those daily identities and rules. In that enclosed space suspended in the clouds, the two people are also removed from their respective daily routines and placed into the same inescapable little world."

On the ground, you are classmates, you are friends, and there are all sorts of distances to maintain and all sorts of decorum to consider. But on an airplane, when there is turbulence, when drowsiness comes, and when those carefully maintained distances are quietly broken.

Moreover, airplanes offer a subtle sense of exemption from liability, as if everything said and happened here can be pretended to be just a dream during the journey once landed. It is precisely because of this exemption that feelings that are usually unspoken can gently seep out at 30,000 feet.

"That was pretty well said, let's give them a round of applause."

Chen Junqian, showing great emotional value, took the initiative to applaud Gu Linguo, while Chen Xi clapped along with a thoughtful expression, seemingly pondering what Gu Linguo had just said.

Gu Linguo himself raised the corners of his mouth with a hint of smugness:

"Actually, I've always wanted to take a long-haul flight since I was little, and this time my wish has come true. I'm very satisfied."

But I've always wanted to experience any of those parts during a long-haul flight.

Either one is fine.

Moreover... the girl who actually sits in that position would never want to do such a thing.

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Chapter 108: Must-Eat List for Summer Romantic Comedies (4k7)

"Alright! Although the setup was a bit long, I'm going to explain to you, Xiaoxi, just what makes this super-large DLC event, the summer beach camp, so appealing. A heads-up: many of the things below are things that my chuunibyou (middle school syndrome) wants to do but can't bring himself to say, so only I can cooperate with him. But since Xiaoxi is my good friend, I'll just consider it a bonus."

Actually, their relationship isn't that close. It's mainly because they're like siblings. Compared to their domineering presence in romantic comedies, the younger sister's role in this mid-stage of the story, like a beach getaway, is just another sideshow. After all, many of these events are already just ambiguous little games between couples, something that can be said out loud without worrying about Chen Xi learning it, and her unique niche won't be broken.

With this in mind, Gu Linguo smugly struck a pose like a seasoned veteran of anime and manga when she looked at Chen Xi, who was listening attentively, and also casually mentioned Chen Junqian, who was auditing the class.

"Well, actually I don't really want to do it. I have to consider the reality."

"Yes, yes, I know, that's part of what makes you so adorable."

No matter what, Gu Lingguo would only reveal a mysterious smile that she understood everything, which made Chen Junqian begin to suspect that the many seaside achievements that had already lit up in his mind were all her work.

"Well then, before we officially begin this topic, I want to explain why beach training camps are so important. First of all, the beach means swimsuits!"

"Say that last word out loud, and people will just think I'm a pervert..."

"A senior who only accompanied Sister Lin Mu to buy a swimsuit has no right to say such things. However, although this means you missed the opportunity to go swimsuit shopping with Xiao Xi, it also guarantees you a sense of surprise. If the senior really had such a ulterior motive, then I think it's too much for Sister Lin Mu."

"Why are we talking about Mu Mu again?"

"Because it's practically like saying they're not looking forward to her swimsuit at all. The swimsuit segment is the most important opening part of the beach camp, so the illustrator absolutely has to draw a color illustration!"

"But on the other hand, Sister Lin Mu was also the first person my brother saw in a swimsuit, so what?"

"Um, isn't it cute?"

"Sigh... I knew they'd use the adjective 'cute' instead of 'pretty'."

"Lin Guo, you're not allowed to mimic Mu Mu's voice."

"I'm just dubbing Lin Mu's thoughts. Anyway, you're not allowed to use the same adjectives on me again. Sincere praise has a special effect on the female lead. And it won't just make her blush, maybe other parts of her body will turn red too."

"Are you a crab, huh?"

"Whoa, I'll squeeze you to death!"

Seeing Gu Lingguo about to transform into a Baltan and charge at her again, Chen Xi once again showed her determination not to let the other party cross the line, pushing her best friend back to the whiteboard once more:

"Stop interrupting, get back to the lesson."

"Waaah, Xiaoxi's swimsuit is so pretty too, and we're the same height, so why is it yours..."

"Say it again and I'll kill you."

Faced with her best friend's rather impolite gesture of striking with her hand, Gu Linguo had no choice but to swallow the rest of her words and continue her lecture on the romantic comedy of a beach camp:

"The beach means swimwear, and swimwear is the first layer of visual impact. Visual impact means that a side that is not usually seen is revealed. School uniforms and casual clothes are everyday outfits, but swimwear is different. It presents a completely different image. That's the first layer. Secondly, a dormitory means staying overnight, which means being together from morning to night. It means there will be opportunities for heart-to-heart talks late at night, and it means that daily defenses will slowly crumble in the fatigue and relaxation. That's the second layer."

Combining these two elements creates the perfect catalyst for romance: an unusual environment, extended time spent together, reduced physical distance, and lowered psychological defenses. This is why beach camps are considered the golden chapter in romantic comedies—doesn't that make perfect sense?

"It feels like the airplane I mentioned earlier; it's the unusual environment that makes it easier to deepen feelings."

"Because daily life is about accumulating feelings, which is what is called quantitative change. Quantitative change will lead to qualitative change, and all kinds of romantic comedy events are the best opportunities, such as a beach camping trip."

After tapping the whiteboard, Gu Linguo continued talking about swimsuits:

"And the male protagonist's reaction after seeing the swimsuit is also very important. Please listen carefully to this, senior. You can stand there stunned for a while, and then unconsciously look away. In short, it will take you a while to recover. You can't just glance at it and say 'It looks good' and be done with it. Don't worry, I will definitely blush and pretend to be angry and say 'What are you looking at?' Hehe, that's how you become a tsundere."

What is tsundere?

"Well, if I had to explain it, it would probably be like saying one thing and meaning another? She might actually like someone a lot, but she'll say she doesn't like them. I hate that kind of talk, but she'll also show her cute side a lot of times. So don't think that girls who say they hate you are just being a tsundere."

"The explanation of the word 'lin guo' is surprisingly serious."

"Because this attribute is not common in reality. There are many people who like someone but don't show it. But this is just a simple crush."

After explaining the term "tsundere," Gu Lingguo continued:

"Then, of course, is to apply sunscreen. That's why I insisted on buying this when I went out with Xiaoxi a few days ago. After all, it's so sunny at the beach, just applying it to your face is definitely not enough. You also need to apply it to the exposed parts of your body. But you can't reach your back, so you can only ask our male lead for help."

"...Can't we help each other out?"

"There's no such option on the set of a romantic comedy. Even if there were, I wouldn't choose it. Of course, the female lead could ask her best friend for help, but the plot wouldn't let her do that. The plot would only arrange for the best friend to be absent, or for the best friend to be there encouraging her to ask the male lead for help."

So the female lead, blushing, took the sunscreen, walked up to the male lead, and whispered, "Um, could you help me apply this to my back?" She then turned around, bent over, swept her hair to one side, revealing her smooth back. "If you want it even more tantalizing, you can even untie the straps..."

In fact, before Gu Linguo could finish speaking, Chen Xi had already leaned back strategically. It seemed that she had never been familiar with this scene before. After all, in the only anime she had ever watched, the female lead's swimsuit was a school swimsuit with no back exposed, let alone sunscreen.

"By the way, since someone is so rich that they've booked the whole venue, the issue of feeling shy can be avoided. Although this means there will be fewer scenes of people hitting on you and asserting their dominance or playing the hero, the senior doesn't need such events to boost his popularity anymore. So it's actually better this way, and everyone can be more relaxed. After all, if it weren't for this, I would only be able to secretly admire the senior in a swimsuit in the hotel."

"I just felt that booking the whole place would make everyone more comfortable, including myself."

"Senior's masculinity is on full display! Actually, the materialistic little devil is a classic character design. Should I switch careers and cosplay him now?"

Seeing that Chen Xi was about to explode again, Gu Linguo restrained herself and quickly steered the conversation to the next step:

"After applying sunscreen, it's time to start exercising. Since we're going with a large group, my top recommendation is beach volleyball. It's a standard activity at beach camps, just like table tennis after a hot spring or baseball after Jun Maeda."

"Volleyball, I feel like all I know is how to pass, I've never really played it properly."

In response to Chen Xi's concerns, Gu Linguo simply smiled and added:

"It's actually very simple, and nobody knows how to play volleyball. The beach is a place where you won't feel anything if you fall down. And since nobody knows how to play volleyball, all sorts of romantic comedy events will happen. For example, you keep looking at the ball flying towards you and want to catch it, but you don't see the male lead in front of you and you fall headfirst or bump into him. The feeling of a girl in a swimsuit hugging you is completely different from usual."

Chen Junqian, who had already experienced this sensation, gave it a thumbs up. However, Gu Lingguo seemed to interpret it in a different way and even winked at him with a smile.

"Next is watermelon smashing, which is a classic Japanese game. It involves blindfolding one person, giving them a stick, and having them smash a watermelon under the direction of their partner. This part is usually the comedic highlight, but it can also create a romantic atmosphere."

Because the female lead was blindfolded and completely disoriented, her only support was the male lead's voice when he directed her to go left or forward. The same applied to the male lead; the others could even egg him on, making it difficult for him to distinguish directions, and it was quite possible he would stumble and fall down in front of someone.

"I feel like I've seen this scene somewhere before... Isn't this a scene from Wen Yun's new book? It's when the male lead and the two female leads were in the same after-school care program in elementary school, and they were playing blind man's bluff, and then they all fell down together."

"Children who haven't gone through puberty are completely different from high school students who have already gone through puberty!"

"It would be more appropriate for Sister Wenyun to say that. As for Lin Guo, she already saw it when she bought the swimsuit."

"Xiao Xi is only slightly better than me."

"That's good too, and I'll still grow."

Feeling that the topic had shifted to a strange direction again, Chen Junqian kept his eyes down and showed no intention of participating in the discussion. He was already thinking about what other words were similar to "cute" in his mind. After searching through the beach speeches of his seniors, he suddenly thought that phrases like "very suitable for XX" or "has a very well-proportioned figure" would be quite good.

"And then what happened? All sorts of crisis events."

"A crisis at the beach: drowning?"

"Drowning is certainly a common occurrence, but how one can drown can be divided into many different situations. Here, I still recommend the most cliché but most effective hero-saves-the-damsel-in-distress scenario. When the senior collapses from exhaustion, I will definitely be the first to come and give you CPR."

So, the achievement related to artificial respiration is yours, huh?

Just as Chen Junqian was thinking this, Gu Linguo quickly changed her mind:

"However, this kind of thing is still too dangerous. In fact, many of the crisis events in romantic comedies are psychological or social. If I had to give an example, it would be that my swimsuit is suddenly washed away in the sea, and I am forced to hide behind a reef or some corner. My senior has to find me and help me find a new swimsuit while protecting me."

"Hey, hey, hey, it feels like since we've booked the whole place, as long as my brother isn't in the front, Lin Guo, you can just walk out here and change your clothes without any problem."

"Then you can just throw away your brother's swimsuit."

"It's possible for a girl's swimsuit to be washed away, but how do you expect a guy's pants to be washed away by the waves? Is this a tsunami? Forget about the swimsuits, let's get out of here first."

"Well, anything can happen in romantic comedies, so don't worry, senior. I'll definitely protect your reputation in society."

"I feel that if something like this really happens, then we've already said goodbye to being social."