Even as a "normie," I'm completely oblivious to it.

This means that Yu Zhe basically didn't go to school this week!

Why go to school at a time like this? As long as I'm not in the vortex, even the biggest waves won't affect me.

Indeed, these past few days have brought back memories of the paralyzed, stay-at-home life he led, sleeping until noon and spending all his time in bed except for meals. It was so pleasant, but also undeniably boring.

He doesn't really matter much, but he hasn't been to school for three days, which has made several girls who are eager to see him feel bad.

Qin Ruoke is alright; she lives next door, so she can come over for a meal whenever she wants.

Xiao Lizhi would occasionally come to this apartment with Zixiao, so she would always be able to see Yuzhe.

But what about Luo Xiaomeng? Luo Xiaomeng is almost obsolete in the current version!

I never knew before that being in love could be such a fascinating yet troublesome thing.

Just looking at that empty seat often makes me lose focus and daydream; I just really want to see him.

Even though she used her duties as class monitor as an excuse to ask Qin Ruoke about Yu Zhe's situation every day, she still felt like she had cat claws scratching at her heart, and it was so uncomfortable.

She felt a little better after learning that Yu Zhe was only temporarily unable to come to school.

So, at noon that day...

As before, Luo Xiaomeng found an empty bench in the school, leaned against a big willow tree, and took out the lunch she had prepared in the morning to eat.

It's tough as it is, but those who work hard are the ones who are superior!

After you finish eating, lean against a tree and take a nap... it's the best way to distract yourself.

But before she had finished her meal, she heard shouts of encouragement and cheers coming from not far away.

It's a regular training session for the sports department. This place isn't far from the sports field, so it's normal for them to train there at noon.

Training is fine... but as soon as Xiaomeng heard those slogans and cheers, she recalled Yuzhe's heroic figure on the field during the sports meet.

"..."

Put it down gently before eating.

Seal the lid of the lunchbox.

Sometimes, even plain rice doesn't seem to taste that good.

Little Meng rested her chin on her hand, basking in the lazy winter sun, gently shaking her head as she drifted off into thought.

I have no idea what she's thinking.

After a long while, a familiar figure seemed to suddenly appear in my field of vision.

Huh? Isn't that Zhang Zhi, the strategist who walks on the pebble path, the one working at the fortune-telling shop... cough cough, the one who can do love fortune-telling and give Xiaomeng advice?

I've finally caught you!

Despite Xiaomeng's extremely poor athletic ability, in situations like this, her short legs can move faster than anyone else.

"Over here! Zhang Zhi!! Are you free now?"

From afar, Zhang Zhi, who was drinking a box of strawberry yogurt, turned around and saw a little girl running towards her.

She was so frightened that she trembled all over and almost dropped her yogurt on the ground.

It's you again! Luo Xiaomeng!

It seems like it was the same last time. Last time she brought a big dog, which scared her half to death.

"Hey, why are you running?!" Xiao Meng was exhausted from chasing him, but she didn't slow down at all.

Zhang Zhi was on the verge of tears: "How could I not run when you were chasing me! I didn't even know if you had a dog with you!"

"No! The school can't take care of Xue'er. Anyway, wait a minute! I have something to say!"

Neither of them stopped, but their athletic abilities were about the same.

The chase lasted less than three minutes before they both limped, supporting themselves on their knees with their hands, and stopped almost simultaneously next to the art building, panting heavily.

This is equivalent to a year's worth of exercise for both of them.

Zhang Zhi looked at the strawberry yogurt in her hand with heartache, having spilled quite a bit along the way: "Waaah... What are you doing? Are you bullying me? I only tricked you once, and even if I take a step back, the love fortune telling didn't really trick you."

"No... phew... I'm exhausted... listen to me." Xiao Meng took two steps forward and stood in front of her. "Tool... no, strategist... oh wait, Zhang Zhi! I have something I'd like to ask you, the great master of love!"

Zhang Zhi thought to herself, "When did I become a 'love guru'?!"

She finished the rest of her strawberry yogurt in one gulp, threw it in the trash, and then Zhang Zhi returned, saying helplessly, "Fine... ask away. It's always about love anyway. Honestly, why do I have to answer your questions?"

Every time, the chase begins first, followed by questions. Under intense mental pressure, Zhang Zhi always felt she should answer the questions. Damn it, Luo Xiaomeng, was this part of your plan?!

"Also... just call me Zhang Zhi. I'm not in your high-level class, adding 'classmate' makes me feel awkward."

Xiao Meng nodded in agreement.

With her back aching, Zhang Zhi found a chair nearby and sat down with difficulty: "So, Senior Luo Xiaomeng, what do you want to ask this time? Ouch, ouch, ouch, my old back!"

Although Xiaomeng is a year older than her and is her senior, she is now asking for advice with a very humble attitude. When it comes to love, Xiaomeng is probably not even as good as a child.

"It's like this." Xiaomeng sat on the other side of the bench. "Thanks to your advice last time, I felt like we were getting a little closer. But lately, the person I like often doesn't come to school, and I haven't seen him for a long time, um, more than two days... I'm feeling really bad right now, so I wanted to talk to a master..."

Is two days considered a long time since we last met...?

Of course, Luo Xiaomeng was praising Zhang Zhi on purpose; everyone likes to be praised.

Zhang Zhi was no exception. She really enjoyed being called a master, even though she had never been in a relationship and all her skills were learned online.

But Master Zhang Zhi understood something: "Oh, I see. The person you like is Su Yuzhe, isn't it?"

"How did you know?!" Luo Xiaomeng didn't deny it, but she was very surprised.

“You’re asking me how I know…” Zhang Zhi shook her head. “Su Yuzhe hasn’t been to school lately, isn’t that big news that everyone in the school knows? His whereabouts are a hot topic on campus. You said you haven’t seen the person you like for two days, so there’s a high chance it’s Su Yuzhe, right? You two are even in the same class.”

"Also, last time you said that the person you have a crush on might not like you back. I was wondering about that at the time. With your great qualities, who wouldn't be interested in you? But if it's Su Yuzhe, then I understand. To be fair, that young master must have very high standards. Well... although he himself is the epitome of good looks."

"But if that's the case... you'll probably have a lot of competitors."

Xiao Meng was convinced by this analysis: "Yes... Yu Zhe is too outstanding, but Zhang Zhi, can you help me think of a way? I really don't know how to make progress."

After thinking for a moment, Zhang Zhi asked, "Have you two had any interaction lately? I mean, have there been any opportunities for you to spend time alone together?"

"Yes!" Xiaomeng said excitedly, "Yuzhe promised to come to my house on Christmas Day at noon. It's the day after tomorrow!"

"..."

Zhang Zhi had come up with a bunch of feasible solutions, but Luo Xiaomeng's words completely negated them all.

What? Su Yuzhe is coming to your house the day after tomorrow? Or even on Christmas Day?

You have such a great advantage!

"Then why are you panicking?!"

35. Do you also use sarcastic or ironic language?

Zhang Zhi was speechless. Seeing how anxious she was just now, anyone who didn't know better would have thought she and her sweetheart were separated by the ends of the earth.

So, they're supposed to meet you the day after tomorrow, and they're even coming to your house?

So that's how it is. No wonder Luo Xiaomeng consulted her about this fake relationship.

Master Ai, so he doesn't know anything at all!

"Listen," Zhang Zhi, the dating guru, immediately offered advice. "You have an opportunity right in front of you. It all depends on how well you can seize it. As far as I know, there are only a handful of people in the entire Fenghai City who can invite Su Yuzhe to a banquet, let alone invite him to their home. There's practically no one like that. So do you know what this means?"

"Wouldn't I be incredibly honored?!"

At first, Luo Xiaomeng didn't think much of it, but after hearing what she said, she suddenly felt incredibly flattered that Yu Zhe had accepted her invitation.

"So, this means that Su Yuzhe has some feelings for you," Zhang Zhi concluded.

"But I don't think so... because I don't have anything that would make him like me..."

Why are you so slow to understand?

Zhang Zhi simply pointed at herself and asked, "Then tell me! If I were to invite Su Yuzhe, would he agree?"

"Of course not."

Ugh, even though it was the obvious answer, Zhang Zhi felt so hurt in her self-esteem.

She suppressed the urge to cry and asked back, "Then that settles it. Why can't I do it, and why can't everyone else? Isn't the cause and effect obvious? Even if it's just a small thing, you must have some qualities that attract him."

Traits?

Upon hearing this word, Luo Xiaomeng suddenly felt a sense of realization. She had inadvertently mentioned to Qin Ruoke that Yu Zhe had helped her back then, seemingly because of some of Qin Ruoke's qualities, such as persistence and conscientiousness.

Do I, Luo Xiaomeng, also possess such a strength?!

Does being cute count?

"Well, I think I understand a little bit now." Xiao Meng nodded. "But even so, it's just a chance. Does the master have any guidance on how to do it specifically?"

Zhang Zhi was speechless at the question: "Do you think I can predict the future? I'll have to adapt to whatever happens. But I do have a strategy for now."

"Strategy!" Xiao Meng's big eyes lit up instantly.

Without keeping her in suspense, seeing how expectant she was, Zhang Zhi confidently said, "I'll say it again! He's going to your house, right? Take him to your room, and then you two can start by chatting casually to create a romantic atmosphere. When the time is right, just lock the door, pounce on him on the bed, and make it a done deal. It couldn't be simpler. If it works out, wouldn't you be taking a shortcut?"

I think I said the same thing when I gave her advice last time. Even though it was rejected, Zhang Zhi still thinks this is the most reliable one.

If you want to pursue that kind of lofty, godlike figure, how can you possibly get him without directly "bringing him down to earth"?

After rambling on and on about her suggestions, Zhang Zhi nodded with satisfaction, but received no response.

Dissatisfied with this plan?

Helpless, she added on her own: "Also, it would be best to send your family members away. A quiet environment is necessary for this kind of thing."

Still no response.

strangeness.

Zhang Zhi stopped her long-winded explanation and turned her gaze to Luo Xiaomeng. Wasn't everything alright...?

wrong!

Although she was looking up at the sky at a 45-degree angle just like before, the lack of light in her eyes clearly meant she was no longer able to think!

"Hey, hey, hey!! Wake up! You, why are you daydreaming while asking for advice!"

Zhang Zhi clapped her hands a few times in front of her before finally pulling Luo Xiaomeng out of her mental turmoil.