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

Zhang Zhi leaned back on the bench: "So, what do you think about the other girls who are close to Senior Su Yuzhe, besides you? How are things progressing with him? Scouting the enemy and knowing yourself and your enemy is also an essential path to success."

"This..." Xiao Meng became even more disappointed when asked this question. "Everyone is so amazing... Not to mention Zi Xiao and the others, even Mo Lingyun, who recently appeared... It seems that she and Yu Zhe are childhood sweethearts who have known each other since they were little, and her fighting power is incredibly strong... Sigh, it's just unbelievable. Even Qin Ruoke, who has always kept a low profile, has recently been able to study with Yu Zhe. Only I... am stuck in the same place, sigh!"

Zhang Zhi was used to it. She saw this silly little girl sighing and lamenting about life. Every time the little girl asked her to come out for a talk, she was basically in the same state.

Should you say she's bad at cooking?

No, actually Luo Xiaomeng is not bad at all; it's just that her opponents are all too strong.

They're always calling themselves school beauties, transfer students, or rich heiresses; their abilities are just too overwhelming.

How can you expect a little girl to balance that? With her head?

So... Zhang Zhi initially thought that with Luo Xiaomeng's cute appearance and easy-going personality, she should be able to win over even the eldest son of the Su family.

But now... she has changed her mind.

Xiao Meng was still complaining: "Ah~ right, and our school's student council president, she seems to be having some trouble with Yu Zhe lately... Hmm? Zhang Zhi, what's wrong with you?"

As she spoke, she suddenly felt something was off. From the beginning, Zhang Zhi seemed to have stopped nodding in agreement and started looking at her with a somewhat sympathetic gaze, and then she sighed heavily.

"Senior Xiaomeng, I actually have the best advice, would you like to hear it?"

"Go ahead!" Xiao Meng's eyes lit up. Of course, she would listen to any good suggestions!

But seeing Zhang Zhi hesitate for so long, she didn't seem to have any sudden inspiration...

Finally, Zhang Zhi only said one sentence: "My best advice, Senior Xiaomeng, is that you should just give up."

"what?"

The words left Xiaomeng stunned.

"Give up?" Xiao Meng asked with a wry smile. "Zhang Zhi, what...do you mean?"

"I mean it very clearly. To be honest... I don't think you have much of a chance of winning, senior. Even if you carry out the plan tomorrow... you'll probably just get humiliated."

Seeing Xiaomeng keeping her head down and not speaking, she continued, "Since that's the case, why not stop now? The college entrance exam is almost here. You're different from them, senior; they're all rich girls who don't really care about their exam scores."

You don't have the same level of freedom as them. If you end up winning over Senior Su Yuzhe, nothing will happen, but what if you fail and it affects your college entrance exam? Wouldn't that be a huge loss for you?

Xiao Meng remained silent.

Zhang Zhi was a little embarrassed, so she could only continue, "And, besides, maybe your so-called liking is just a passing fancy? It doesn't necessarily have to be Senior Su Yuzhe. Maybe you'll forget about this and start a new love journey after you get to university? I... that's all I wanted to say. You can think about it yourself."

Regardless, Zhang Zhi felt that what she said was very factual.

Tell me, if Senior Su Yu doesn't like her, what will Senior Xiao Meng use to compete?!

Zhang Zhi felt that Su Yuzhe was surrounded by so many beautiful girls who could be described as stunningly beautiful, although in a sense Xiaomeng could also be described that way... but if Su Yuzhe wasn't a lolicon, then Xiaomeng would have absolutely no chance.

"It won't do if it's not Yu Zhe..."

"Huh? Did you say something, senior?"

Xiao Meng remained silent for a long time before finally speaking, but she mumbled something in a low voice, and Zhang Zhi couldn't hear what she said.

"I can't say it's not Yu Zhe!!"

"Ahhh! I heard you! Don't yell so loudly!"

This time I heard it!

Xiao Meng's loud shout caused many passersby to stop and look in their direction. Zhang Zhi quickly waved her hand to calm Luo Xiao Meng down.

Seriously, did I just light a powder keg?

When she looked at Xiaomeng again, she saw that this strong little girl was gripping her skirt tightly, and there were even a few tears in her eyes, which was rare for her.

"I won't give up... I'm not just acting on impulse... I..."

"Don't cry! Okay, okay, I take back what I said earlier. Don't feel wronged here!"

Zhang Zhi quickly tried to persuade him, her head throbbing with worry.

Don't actually cry! If you really shed tears here, people passing by will think I'm bullying a child!

Fortunately, Xiaomeng only experienced a slight emotional fluctuation and did not actually break down.

After about two minutes, she finally calmed down, took a deep breath, and then turned to look at Zhang Zhi and smiled.

"Thank you, Zhang Zhi. I acted impulsively just now. Your analysis was very good and objective... But there's one thing I must correct. My feelings for Yu Zhe... are definitely not just a passing fancy. I really like him... From that back view at the sports meet until today, his image appears in my mind every night before I go to sleep. Ah, I can't explain it, but feelings are really something that can't be explained. Only those involved know the truth, don't they?"

"This..." Zhang Zhi pondered for a long time before slowly nodding, "Senior Xiaomeng, you're right. Only the people involved truly know about matters of the heart... And yes, I shouldn't have made such a hasty judgment. I'm truly sorry..."

"Haha, it's nothing, it's nothing. Speaking of Zhang Zhi, haven't you ever had a moment when your heart fluttered or your soul was filled with joy? Even if it was unintentional, there must have been times, right?"

Hearing this question...

Zhang Zhi, who had no chance of being a "real person" at all, gradually lost the sparkle in her eyes, and her tone became full of resentment.

"Senior Sister Xiaomeng...were you showing off...or overestimating me...? Anyway, it just hurt me so much."

"Ah, I'm sorry..."

9. I'll talk to you for a second!

"Well, there's nothing more to say then."

Zhang Zhi sighed softly, stood up, looked down at Xiao Meng, and said, "Since you've made up your mind, let's proceed as planned tomorrow."

"Yes! That was exactly what I planned to do!"

"All I can say is... if you fail and are rejected by Senior Su Yuzhe, please don't cry. It seems like it's going to be a terrible situation."

Xiao Meng also stood up from the bench, bent down and patted the folds on her skirt with both hands, looking at Xue'er who was jumping around on the tree.

"No problem, even if I get rejected, it doesn't mean I have to give up. As long as I persevere, I'll eventually succeed..."

"What do you mean by 'persistence always leads to success'... Do you think this is about studying to improve grades and pass exams?"

Sigh... Zhang Zhi couldn't bear to continue. This kind of love confession doesn't feel like an exam at all, but more like the college entrance exam.

No... this is different from the college entrance exam. You can retake the college entrance exam, but if you fail this, you won't have any more opportunities.

There is only one chance.

That's all for now; Zhang Zhi has done her best.

She turned around and waved to Xiaomeng: "Then, senior, I'll be going now. Good luck."

"Okay, wait a moment, here you go."

"What...tsk!!"

What Xiaomeng is holding is a stack of 90% off coupons for her family's bakery.

It's 90% off!! That's practically free!

"This...this is too much of an honor!"

While she was saying this, Zhang Zhiren had already taken all the coupons into her hands.

And pretend to look at the scenery in the distance.

Xiao Meng smiled and said, "It's okay. I've been so grateful for your help all this time. Is this a small reward? Not really, it's more like treating a friend to a meal."

"Senior Sister Xiaomeng..." Zhang Zhi was deeply moved!

She quickly clutched the coupon and put it in her pocket, thinking, "Don't go back on your word later!"

But she was actually very grateful: "Then I'll say it again, I wish you great success tomorrow, senior!"

"Haha, that sounds so comforting."

"That's too much! Okay, okay, it's getting late, let's go back and eat."

"learn!"

As soon as she finished speaking, Zhang Zhi left with gratitude in her eyes.

Let's have dinner at Xiaomeng's bakery!

Xiao Meng felt that although Zhang Zhi hadn't offered any truly useful advice from beginning to end, at least she had supported her, and for that reason, she should be grateful to her.

Watching Zhang Zhi's departing figure, Xiao Meng knew one thing.

That is, this might be... the last time I complain to her like this.

Or rather, from now on, there will probably be no more opportunities to borrow the wisdom of this "love strategist".

Because tomorrow, Xiaomeng will have to settle things on this "battlefield".

The outcome depends entirely on tomorrow's battle.

Yu Zhe... Although this might be wishful thinking on my part, or just my unrealistic hope...

But I've truly, more than once, fantasized about that moment when you'd nod and smile...

Xiao Meng looked up at the completely dark night sky, and the fairy tale fantasy of a prince and princess that she had since childhood seemed to be shining brightly in her heart at this moment.

They were extremely worried.

....................

"Ah, finally we're out! This dinner was exhausting!"

Sitting in the back seat of the car driven by Lu Ling and Lu Yao, heading to the company, Yu Zhe leaned against the back of the front seat and uttered this sigh.

"Young Master? Did you not enjoy your dinner? I saw you ate quite a lot."

Lu Yao added, "A whole...big bowl of fish..."

"I ate quite a lot, but you all saw what happened just now, right?" Yu Zhe recalled the situation. "Zi Xiao was on the left, and Yun'er was on the right. Even though the sweet and sour fish they made was so delicious, they just wouldn't eat it themselves and insisted on making me eat it! And the way they served the food was ridiculous! They just put the whole fish body in my bowl, and then there was a whole fish head! How could anyone resist that!"

Lu Yao muttered to herself, "I want to... pick up some food too..."

"Cough cough!"

Lu Ling quickly coughed twice to interrupt her sister's disrespectful remarks, and then analyzed for Yu Zhe: "Young Master, you should get used to it. This is a sign that you are popular. The young ladies care about you, so they are so... uh, should I say enthusiastic? Anyway, it's a good thing!"

"It's definitely a good thing... but you have to understand what 'too much of a good thing' means. They're competing... If they're allowed to do this every day, and I end up in the hospital one day, it'll definitely be because I ate too much and got sick."

"I'm not going to the hospital..."

Sitting in the passenger seat, Lu Yao held onto the armrest, turned around, pouted slightly, and said those four words with a hint of displeasure.

Lu Ling thoughtfully explained for her, "Young Master, what my sister is saying is, please don't say things like 'go to the hospital,' it's bad luck... As long as we take good care of our health and recuperate, we'll never need to go to the hospital."