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

In other words... Yu Zhe himself is also a little undecided?

No... not necessarily. Maybe they just went easy on her because they have a good relationship?

But whether we're sure or not, we have no choice but to take the gamble now, right?

Xiao Meng, fighting back tears, bit her lower lip and made this firm declaration.

"I...I won't give up! Even if there really is a wall between us, I'll drill a hole in it and I'll drill my way through!"

Yes... I'm short, so I might not be able to climb over walls, but being petite has the advantage of being able to squeeze through holes!

I'll squeeze through any opportunity I have...

"what?"

Yu Zhe's eyes widened slightly, clearly surprised.

After waiting for a long time, Xiaomeng's answer was truly beyond Yuzhe's expectations.

Although her words seemed rambling, Yu Zhe understood perfectly what they meant.

He shook his head, somewhat incredulous, and said, "Xiao Meng... do you know what you're saying? You probably just blurted it out in the heat of the moment. You need to consider a lot of real-world issues..."

Before Yu Zhe could finish speaking, Xiao Meng chimed in.

"It wasn't a spur-of-the-moment decision. I've been seriously considering it for a very long time. And Yu Zhe, I know about the issues you just mentioned. I've never dared to hope to surpass Zi Xiao and the others. All I want is to have a special place in your heart, just like they do!"

There was no lying; Yu Zhe could see that her words were filled with determination and a resolve to persevere.

This is troublesome...

With no other option, Yu Zhe had to resort to his trump card: "reality."

“Okay... I understand your determination, but, Xiaomeng, even if you are willing, you have no objections, and you can accept it, what about your parents? That's a problem you can't overcome... You're just a child from an ordinary family, and your parents usually spoil and protect you so much... How could they allow you to be with someone like me? I have many girls around me, and they would only think that it would ruin your life.”

"I'll try to persuade you... No matter how difficult it is, I'll do it."

"It's something I have to fight for myself... Ah, anyway, Yu Zhe, don't worry about this! Just tell me, do you want me or not!"

"I..."

Yu Zhe is rarely stumped by questions like this.

But he was truly in a difficult position today.

My feelings for Xiaomeng are ambiguous; it's hard to define whether they're friendship or love.

I thought that after saying so much, it would be fine if she gave up, but... she actually persisted until now and is asking me a question in return.

For the time being, Yu Zhe couldn't give her a definite answer.

Because a vague answer told her that it was not only irresponsible to herself, but also to Xiaomeng.

Yu Zhe looked away; he didn't know how he felt.

"Do you want me... Xiaomeng, don't talk like you're some kind of object. You're very precious, actually a very charming girl, you know? I'm serious, but as for the answer... well, to be honest, I don't know either..."

Bet right.

Even without an answer, Xiaomeng felt that the breeze was even gentler now.

The depression in my heart has also dissipated a lot.

At least... Yu Zhe wasn't completely indifferent to her!

Seeing the little girl's smile, Yu Zhe felt somewhat worried.

He turned his gaze to the distance, looking beyond the campus to the horizon, and slowly asked a question.

"Xiaomeng, can I ask you a question?"

"Speak! I'll tell you everything I know!"

"Why...why can you accept me? Don't you think I'm despicable? I can't let go of any of these girls, and I'm thinking of getting together with them all. If we put it another way...well, right, don't you think I'm a scumbag who cheats on his girlfriend with several women at the same time?"

"Yu Zhe, you're not allowed to say that anymore! What are you doing! It's not like you at all!"

"I..."

Well, okay, Yu Zhe was just speaking his mind today. Once he opened up, he couldn't hold back the things he'd always wanted to say.

He knew that the girls around him had no complaints about his actions, and were even very supportive and understanding. Yu Zhe would be grateful for this for the rest of his life.

At the same time, he knew that outsiders would definitely not understand his actions. He didn't care what outsiders thought, but what about his friends?

He previously considered Xiaomeng and Qin Ruoke as friends. Now that they know his feelings, do they think he's despicable...?

After all, they are ordinary people, unlike Yu Zhe and the others who were born into large families from a young age, and their values ​​are completely different.

But to his surprise, Xiao Meng only thought for a moment before standing on tiptoe, raising her arms, cupping Yu Zhe's beautiful face back to face him, looking seriously into his eyes, and telling him her true feelings in detail.

"Yu Zhe, you're not a scumbag! You need to understand the meaning of that word, don't talk nonsense!"

"Isn't it...?"

"Yeah! A scumbag is someone who deceives a girl's feelings and is irresponsible to everyone. But what about you? Don't you have the same love for Zixiao and the others, no matter who they are? Those feelings are real! In fact, if you say you've given up on someone, then I'll look down on you!"

"..."

Yu Zhe stared blankly into Xiao Meng's big eyes for a moment.

Those pale blue eyes held an indescribable tenderness and resilience. How could two seemingly contradictory elements be harmonized like this?

Soon after, Yu Zhe couldn't help but chuckle softly.

"puff..."

"Hey! Yuzhe, don't laugh all of a sudden! I'm trying so hard to talk to you while I'm feeling incredibly embarrassed! Doesn't your laughter make me look like a complete idiot?"

Xiao Meng's face turned bright red. She released Yu Zhe's cheek, looked left and right, as if she wanted to jump into a hole.

"Sorry, sorry, haha..." Yu Zhe laughed until tears streamed down his face. He wiped them away with his hand and said, "Well... today has exceeded my expectations. You're more interesting than I thought."

"Hmph, I've always been like this, you just haven't noticed!"

"Yes, I've found it now."

18. Do you like me even a little bit now?

Row.

Yu Zhe now felt much better. Even though the problem that had been weighing on his mind all night hadn't been fundamentally resolved, he felt much more relaxed.

Oh right, I don't think I've answered Xiaomeng's question yet?

Yu Zhe abandoned his previous attempts to persuade her to give up, and instead used the most concise language to express his own feelings.

The stunningly handsome silver-haired boy, pressing down his silver hair which was slightly ruffled by the wind, smiled and looked into Xiaomeng's eyes as he spoke.

"To be honest, I'm not sure whether I should accept your confession or not. But, Xiaomeng, you just said that even if there's a high wall, you'll still find a way to get through, right? So prove it to me... There are still a few months left. Make sure I'm sure I have feelings for you, and then I can say yes."

It is neither acceptance nor rejection.

It's neither irresponsible haste nor hesitant procrastination.

Yu Zhe made it very clear.

Since you've put it that way, I'll nod in agreement to your confession, but only if one very basic condition is met.

That's to make me sure I like you.

It's not difficult, but it's not easy either.

Xiao Meng suppressed her excitement, took a deep breath, and smiled naturally: "Yu Zhe, you said it! If I succeed, you can't go back on your word."

! ”

"Let's talk about success first." Yu Zhe gently flicked her forehead and asked another question, "By the way, wasn't your original plan for today to confess so directly? Or did you have other arrangements? Was it a last-minute change?"

Xiao Meng's eyes widened: "What the hell... Yu Zhe, are you a god? How did you know?!"

Suddenly, you bring up something Xiaomeng never mentioned before—can you read minds?!

Yes, Xiaomeng did change her plans at the last minute, turning her original plan into a direct and straightforward confession.

Yu Zhe closed one eye and said, "Isn't it simple? Yesterday you were acting all mysterious, and I was wondering what kind of trick you were up to. It turns out it was just a traditional confession. I'm not saying it wasn't creative... I just said it was a bit unexpected, so I guessed you changed your plans at the last minute. So, I'm quite curious, what were you planning in the first place?"

As for Yu Zhe, Xiao Meng now feels there's nothing she can't say.

To win someone's favor, the first thing you should do is treat them with sincerity and without reservation; this is the most basic requirement.

Xiao Meng recalled her and Zhang Zhi's plans from a few days ago and told Yu Zhe the truth.

"Actually... the initial plan wasn't very creative, and now that I think about it, it was really stupid... Zhang Zhi told me that I should just stand on the podium in the classroom and confess to you directly. That way, everyone would be listening, and you wouldn't beat around the bush. You would just say yes or no based on the situation. She said that this would increase the success rate of the confession."

Xiao Meng paused for a moment and continued, "But I thought about it last night and decided against it... I want to confess, it's my own business, it has nothing to do with anyone else, and it would cause trouble for you, Yu Zhe. You'd be in a difficult position, wouldn't you? I don't want that. I want to be able to say it openly and honestly, that one day I'll hear you say you like me, and that would be wonderful..."

"..."

It turned out to be the case.

More than the success rate of her confession, Xiaomeng was thinking about Yuzhe.

True love is about putting yourself in the other person's shoes and considering things from their perspective, rather than thinking about what you can get out of it.

Xiaomeng did just that.

Having learned everything that had happened today, Yu Zhe felt that the conversation could end now, and he was quite satisfied.

So he nodded and gently patted Xiaomeng's shoulder: "Go back, class starts soon, there's still plenty of time. As agreed, if you want to work hard for the next six months, then work hard!"

"Okay! Wait a minute!"

"Hmm? What's wrong?"

Just as Yu Zhe was about to lead her down from the rooftop, she suddenly called out to him.

I stopped and turned around. The little girl seemed hesitant, swaying from side to side, and her hands gripping her skirt looked very nervous.

Is there anything else you'd like to say?

Yu Zhe leaned closer to her, seemingly unconcerned about the upcoming class, and asked with concern, "Xiao Meng?"

It was this gentle call that gave Xiaomeng endless courage.

She suddenly raised her head, her eyes so clear they seemed to rival the pale blue of the sky.

"Yu Zhe! You told me to work hard, right? Well, can I tell you something now that will definitely be a key to my victory!"