Why are you all trying to win over me, the male supporting character?

"We've worked so hard to get to where we are today, and I don't want it all to fall apart."

Lu Chengzhou patted him on the shoulder.

If anyone didn't want the situation to collapse, it would definitely be Lu Chengzhou.

However, on the other hand, Su Qiaoman may have already discovered some clues, but simply kept quiet about them.

This woman is quite clever.

"In short, let's take it one step at a time. I'll cover for you if necessary."

Lu Chengzhou remained as sincere as ever.

It's not that he considers those two people true friends; he's just more interested in the system rewards.

Promoting their relationship and helping them show off, without harming his own interests, is something Lu Chengzhou has always been happy to do.

However, Lin Chen didn't think that was the case at all.

Lin Chen was so moved that his eyes welled up with tears.

"Brother Lu, you're so good to me."

With Brother Lu by my side, I feel so at ease!

……

a few days later.

The school holiday has been adjusted.

Lu Chengzhou met Lin Chen and Su Qiaoman at the library entrance.

Both of them were holding books. Lin Chen looked tired and yawned repeatedly, as if he had just come out of the room.

Su Qiaoman's eyes lit up the moment she saw Lu Chengzhou.

She wanted to call him, but the name "A-Zhou" lingered on her lips for a long time before she swallowed it back.

no way!

Meng Wanyu was with Lu Chengzhou.

"What a coincidence, Su! Long time no see!"

"We're seated in front of and behind each other, why are you saying it's been so long?"

Su Qiaoman's current attitude is completely different from her timid and submissive demeanor back then.

A hint of aloofness appeared on his face.

This pleased Meng Wanyu quite a bit.

after all……

Such interesting opponents are rare.

This can add a lot of joy to her boring life.

Meng Wanyu's thought process is quite different from that of ordinary women.

Even Lu Chengzhou wouldn't dare say that he could completely see through her when it comes to emotional entanglements.

Lin Chen then directly called out "Brother Lu".

"I have a three-day break recently, Brother Lu!"

Lin Chen was still thinking about the business in the food street, so he quickly came over.

"Brother Lu, shall we go take a look? Let's bring your little vanilla along, and it would be best if she brought her grandpa too!"

Upon hearing the name "Vanilla," both Meng Wanyu and Su Qiaoman's faces darkened.

However, out of consideration for Lu Chengzhou, the two of them tacitly remained silent.

Lu Chengzhou noticed the displeasure on their faces, but he decided to pretend he didn't.

He's not good at coaxing women.

Moreover, he felt that it was best not to comfort the person in the situation, as the more you comfort them, the worse the situation would become.

"Okay, I'll go get her right away."

After half an hour.

Vanilla rushed over in a hurry.

Her grandfather lives in the countryside and won't be able to come anytime soon.

But it's alright, there are still local specialties, she brought them with her.

Meng Wanyu took a handful of pine nuts from her hand.

Su Qiaoman ordered a chestnut, which was still warm.

After tasting it, their expressions softened.

It seems they are quite satisfied with the taste.

The three girls walked behind Lu Chengzhou, watching him and Lin Chen discuss business.

However, there were undercurrents and different thoughts among the three of them.

As they grew further apart from the boys, the undercurrents gradually came to the surface.

Su Qiaoman said sarcastically, "I didn't expect that even such a short person could be competitive. Azhou really isn't picky about food."

Meng Wanyu covered her mouth and laughed: "Look at what you're saying. You're not short, and you're not ugly, but you can't even get through people's doors. What's the use of that?"

Vanilla may be small in stature, but she is a proper adult.

She immediately realized that the two people, especially the one surnamed Su, were mocking her.

She snorted loudly and said, "Yeah, some people can't even get in the door, unlike me, I can sleep in Brother A-Zhou's bed~"

His ability to speak in a sarcastic and unsettling way far surpasses that of Su Qiaoman.

Upon hearing this, Meng Wanyu burst into loud laughter.

This is going to be a good show.

She moved closer to Vanilla, took her arm affectionately, and grabbed a handful of sunflower seeds from her pocket.

Su Qiaoman gritted her teeth, glared at her darkly, but didn't say anything more.

This displeased Meng Wanyu.

The sunflower seeds are all ready, are you two done fooling around?

Keep making a scene!

After crossing the bridge and seeing the food street sign, Su Qiaoman leaned close to Xiangcao and whispered in a voice only the two of them could hear, "Do you believe that you'll fall into the pool over there later?"

Vanilla shook her head.

Su Qiaoman then said, "Then let's wait and see."

After being threatened like that, Vanilla became wary and deliberately kept her distance from the pool.

However, Su Qiaoman did not make a move until both of them had walked past the pool.

But the smile on his face became even more pronounced.

As they entered a shop selling stir-fried mountain produce, she muttered a few words again in a voice only the two of them could hear: coward.

At that moment, Vanilla's resentment towards her reached its peak.

That stinky woman!

……

Lu Chengzhou and Lin Chen were talking business with the shop owner in front.

The girls sat on the sofa in the back, looking around at the store's decor.

The room was filled with the aroma of various roasted nuts and seeds.

Meng Wanyu sighed and said, "This tastes just not as good as the ones that Xiangcao brought."

This made Vanilla quite satisfied.

What she was most satisfied with were the local specialties her grandfather made.

So he started praising Meng Wanyu, half-jokingly and half-seriously.

Meng Wanyu listened and nodded, then said casually, "If we could reveal the formula and mass-produce it, we could definitely make money."

Vanilla paused for a moment.

I think I've heard this from Lu Chengzhou before...?

In fact, these two people do have some similarities in temperament.

Especially when discussing business.

This feeling of similar temperament can be described in another word: well-matched!

However, the thought that the two of them were a perfect match made Vanilla feel a pang of jealousy.

Could it be that I also have feelings for this annoying, smelly man?

No, no, no...

Vanilla quickly dismissed the idea.

Lu Chengzhou is hardly a good person.

She needs to stay away from him.

"We've almost finished talking. I'll hand over the formula within the next few days," Lu Chengzhou said. "However, even brothers have to be clear about money. Brother Lin, think carefully about how we should split the profits."

Upon hearing this, Lin Chen's smile noticeably faded.

However, thinking of their usual way of getting along, he forced himself to stay calm and said, "Don't worry, Brother Lu, I would never mistreat you!"

Lu Chengzhou nodded.

Back at Meng Wanyu's place, he looked at the three of them.