Tea-flavored Romance

"Ok?"

Don't you eat pineapple?

"..."

Gu, the most beautiful girl in the department, felt a little restless. She wanted to help Xu Ping wash the dishes, but Xu Ping absolutely refused to let her touch the water... Now, with nothing to do, she could only conduct human observation.

The subject of human observation was naturally Master Ning. His series of bizarre actions had left Gu, the most beautiful girl in the department, somewhat puzzled… If he seemed to like her, the smile on his face didn't seem forced… but if he didn't like her…

If he didn't like me, would he be so devastated? His behavior has become strange!

"that……"

"Ok?"

"I have something to do later, so I have to go back to school now... Do you want to come back with me?"

"Oh, okay." Ning Yuan picked up a piece of fruit with a toothpick and put it in his mouth. He took out a tissue to wipe his hands and called out to the kitchen, "Mom and Dad, Xiao Gu said she has to leave later... I'll go with her since we're going the same way."

"So soon!" Xu Ping poked her head out from the kitchen. "Aren't you staying for dinner?"

"No, Auntie, something's come up in the department. I haven't handed in my assignment for this week yet, so I'll probably have to go back to the library for a few days."

"I see... Indeed, studying is more important... That's alright, come visit again next time, Xiao Gu... Auntie will always welcome you."

"Xiao Yuan, see them off. Take good care of them on the way. Don't keep looking down at your phone."

"I was just about to take her home." Ning Yuan waved his hand. "I'm off now. I'll come back in two weeks."

"Slow down, watch out for the cars on the road."

"Know it."

"Why are you interrupting me when I'm talking to Xiao Gu..."

Ning Yuan: "..."

Wearing a clown mask on your face, looking like a joker, who would love that?

"Okay, Aunt Xu... I'll come watch you dance again when I have time."

Gu Guanxue waved to the two of them, then turned and walked into the elevator with Ning Yuan.

The door slowly closed, and once again, only he and the girl beside him remained in the small space. Unlike his earlier wariness and suspicion, Ning Yuan's attitude towards Gu Guanxue now was one of utter deference, treating her with utter tenderness and care…

What does it mean to be a treasure girl? This is a treasure girl!

It's a treasure trove yet to be discovered!

Chapter Twenty-Nine: We've Fallen for the Trap!

Gu, the most beautiful girl in the department, started secretly looking at him again.

As the elevator slowly descended, Ning Yuan glanced at the LCD screen displaying the current floor, while also taking a moment out of the corner of his eye to observe Miss Gu Guanxue, who was redefining the term "treasure girl."

The building wasn't tall, so the descent was very short. Ning Yuan reached out and pressed the button, very gentlemanly letting Gu Baozang go out first.

"Gu, be careful."

The girl looked at him with concern, hesitated before stepping out of the elevator. The two of them left the building together and strolled slowly out of the community.

"The weather seems nice..."

"Hmm, not bad," Ning Yuan replied casually. His attention shifted back to the prize pool description he hadn't finished reading... Although it seemed that only these two could be redeemed with the Greed Card, it wouldn't hurt to take a look at the other series of redemptions in advance to whet his appetite.

For example, this... lust card...

[A person of the opposite sex of the right age who has feelings for you is more likely to fall into a state of emotional attraction. When in this state, your rationality decreases by 50%, and the cooling-off time depends on the other person's will.]

Master Ning: ?

A walking, breathing aphrodisiac, huh? I can't accept that!

Can't this system be a little more serious?! (I need to figure out a way to get this "friend zone" card.)

"Ning Yuan?"

"Ok?"

Gu, the most beautiful girl in the department, interrupted Master Ning's ambitions, blinked, and asked, "Do you want to pursue Xiao Manyue?"

"..."

Ning Yuan was stunned for a moment, then looked speechlessly at Gu, the beauty of the department who exuded an aura of treasure. He thought to himself, "Is the bond between you department beauties just about pushing each other onto me? What kind of fake sisterhood is this? You two must have a grudge against each other, right?"

Hmm? No, wait, I'm so handsome, how can Gu Guanxue pushing me to Jiang Manyue be considered as having a grudge against her?

That is... feeling that she is not good enough for me, so she wants to save the best for her best friend?

Ning Yuan was moved by the deep sisterly affection between the two women. She thought to herself, "Why are you two being so modest? After I've developed both of you, we can consider living together. Jiang Manyue on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays; Gu Guanxue on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays; and the weekends for relaxation and recuperation..." A perfect arrangement.

I originally wanted to interact with you all as a righteous protagonist, but I didn't expect to be betrayed by the system. I'm not pretending anymore, I'm a pervert, I'm coming clean!

A certain low-wall system: ?

I'm sorry!

Of course, such a wonderful world line can only be seen in dreams... Ning Yuan sighed with regret, and then answered Miss Gu Guanxue's question seriously.

Are you talking about classmate Jiang?

"Yes."

"You want to set me up with her?"

"No." Gu Guanxue shrugged. "I just felt like something was off about you, so I thought I'd have her help you get out of your daze."

"..."

"Is Jiang Manyue just your tool?!" Ning Yuan exclaimed in shock. "Do you say this to every boy you give a 'friend card'?"

"How could that be?" Gu Guanxue blinked her beautiful eyes again, the red highlights hidden in her hair making her look exceptionally charming: "Other people don't look as strange when they get hair clips as you do."

"I'm saying... Ning Yuan... you wouldn't be using this method to play hard to get..."

"No," Master Ning said firmly, "How could I possibly be the kind of despicable person who thinks of making a comeback after failing!"

"We agreed to be friends, and that's what we'll do... If you have any ulterior motives towards me, I'll get angry!"

"..."

Something doesn't sound right about that. It's like I've been rejected?

The treasure girl, Gu Guanxue, shook her head and breathed a sigh of relief: "Well... this is the best ending after all. Let's just be friends. I'm a very easygoing person."

"I know."

"So, you really did like me before?"

"..."

"Huh? Really? We've never met before, have we?" Gu Daxi's eyes lit up, her face full of curiosity. "Tell me, how did you fall for me? Just from the photos?"

"Don't worry, I promise I won't tell anyone."

"We're all friends, why would I betray you?"

The girl solemnly raised four fingers, which puzzled Ning Yuan.

Did Jiang Manyue say something similar to me before?

Without delving too deeply into the memories, Ning Yuan was trying to squeeze out some sadness to make himself appear melancholic, but he was immediately warned by Gu Guanxue.

Look into my eyes~

Gu Guanxue stopped and turned around, staring at him with her clear, black and white eyes without blinking. Ning Yuan felt immense pressure from her gaze and had no choice but to surrender, abandoning his idea of ​​showing off his superb acting skills.

"It'll probably just be looking at photos..."

"Oh~ lust at first sight." Gu Guanxue nodded, suddenly realizing.

Master Ning felt embarrassed and suggested tactfully, "I think you could use a different word... for example... the attraction of first sight."

Gu Guanxue ignored him and continued to ask with interest, "Since you're obsessed with looks... why don't you collect Xiao Manyue?"

"Do you also feel like you can't figure out what she's thinking, so you're afraid to get close to her?" Gu Guanxue gestured with her small hands, "It's like you can never get close to her, always keeping her at arm's length, not knowing what she's really thinking?"

"..."

From Gu Guanxue's description, Jiang Manyue sounds like a super manipulative woman. Did she seduce Gu, the most beautiful girl in the department, before? Is that why the two of them have such a complicated, fake friendship?

Could it really be that love turned into hate?

"Almost, nearly..."

Ning Yuan thought for a moment and realized that he couldn't stay on this topic any longer, so he quickly changed the subject.

"By the way, when were those photos of you on the school forum taken? You've changed so much!"

"Isn't it common for girls to change...? Can you be honest with me, does she even have feelings for Man Yue?"

"Children shouldn't be curious about this..." Master Ning said seriously, "Jiang and I are completely innocent, just good female friends."

"I'll trade you photos?"

"What photo?"

"These are photos that most girls would be too embarrassed to show to others," Gu, the most beautiful girl in the department, said in a low voice. "So, do you want to exchange them?"

Photos that girls are usually too embarrassed to show to others? Masaka!?

Is this girl really that brave?

Master Ning hesitated for a moment, instinctively feeling that this matter wasn't so simple. However, his lecherous nature burned fiercely, extinguishing what little clarity he had left. He sighed, waved his hand, and said, "Alright, alright, since you're so eager to know my feelings for Jiang... I can't keep putting my friend in such a difficult position..."

"I think Jiang is actually quite pretty..."

"The kind of attractiveness that arouses lust at first sight?"

"Cough cough...more or less..."

"Oh, I see." Gu Guanxue, having satisfied her curiosity, nodded with a smile and said, "I understand."

Ning Yuan: ?

that's it?