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

Qin Ruoke brainstormed and quickly organized the information.

The plan has been moved up, okay, that's fine.

But the plan was moved up, and they promised I could come along...

It wasn't agreed that they could go together. The original agreement was that whoever had the higher college entrance exam score between her and Luo Xiaomeng could go.

But if it's tomorrow, the scores won't be out yet! Does that mean neither of them can go?!

Qin Ruoke simply couldn't hold back her grievances, even though she felt that asking the question might bother Yu Zhe, she still had to speak up.

She took a step forward, placed her right palm on her chest, and looked anxious.

"No...no, Yuzhe, you said at the beginning...that Luo Xiaomeng and I would compare our college entrance exam scores, but the scores haven't come out yet. Oh right...how about we find a different way to decide the winner! Even rock-paper-scissors will do!"

The greatest surprises are built upon the greatest anxieties.

Life needs a little spice; simply stating the facts in a calm manner always lacks a bit of fun.

Xiao Ruoke's life used to be dull, but now it should become richer.

Therefore, Yu Zhe chose to add another "seasoning"~

"No, don't say I'm not keeping my word. Of course I'll keep my promise, but Xiao Ruoke... think about it, if we're really comparing grades, Xiao Meng's chances of beating you are too small. You could tell when we were checking the answers this afternoon, right? She wasn't as consistent as you."

He paused for a moment, pretending to think, and then continued in a consultative tone.

"Xiao Ruoke, look at this... Xiao Meng has been really looking forward to this trip. She's been telling me for a long time that she wants to go, but I only have one spot left."

So...why don't you just give in to her? Let her come with me; consider it fulfilling her dream. I'm sure Xiaomeng will thank you for it.

That's all I have to say.

At the same time, Yu Zhe can also see it.

Xiao Ruoke fell silent.

She remained silent on the surface, but in reality, a storm was raging within her.

Her usually calm and composed heart had almost never experienced such extreme feelings of resentment and unwillingness.

Should we...give the opportunity to Xiaomeng?

Do you think this is like giving up some food at a restaurant or giving up a seat at a movie theater?

Yes, Xiaomeng did help Qin Ruoke a lot this year, including taking care of her at school and providing her with jobs when she was working.

Qin Ruoke was very grateful to her and would definitely give in to her if there were any problems.

But this is the only thing...

The only thing that matters is Yu Zhe.

It concerns her lifelong happiness.

She only had four words to say, and only four words she could say.

Not an inch will be yielded!

"do not want!"

"Whoa?! Hey?!"

Yu Zhe was terrified!

Because after Xiao Ruoke suddenly shouted, she actually pounced on him.

The force was so great that it knocked Yu Zhe to the ground.

In other words, Yu Zhe's agility was so good that he was able to protect both of them from injury.

Is this still the same Ruoke...? The most calm and rational person around me, she's actually...

Qin Ruoke pressed down on Yu Zhe, tears welling in her eyes as she refuted Yu Zhe's earlier decision.

"No! I don't want to! Why! I've been looking forward to this for so long too, I also want to go see the world with you, why did you choose Luo Xiaomeng so hastily! It's your freedom to choose her... but I... I..."

Could she really express her emotions so aggressively?

That makes sense...

Xiao Ruoke is just an ordinary girl. Even if her experiences are more complicated than most people's, her desire for love is the same.

No...it is precisely because they have experienced more hardships that their longing for love is probably even stronger than that of the average person.

Her current state is enough to prove this point.

Yu Zhe felt that he had given her enough seasoning, so he put away his slightly serious expression and put on a very gentle smile.

While still pinned to the ground by Qin Ruoke, Yu Zhe reached out and touched her pink hair, which was still slightly damp from her shower.

There was also a faint scent of shower gel around. To be honest, this was the first time Yu Zhe had ever felt Qin Ruoke's scent so closely.

Qin Ruoke was surprised to be suddenly patted on the head, but she longed for Yu Zhe to say something to her.

For example... change the decision you just made.

As she wished, although she didn't say it directly, Yu Zhe spoke up.

"You mean... you want to go too? Hmm... this is really a difficult situation. Xiaomeng has been talking about it and taking concrete actions to try and get there. Xiaoruoke, if you want to go, you should at least take some action, right?"

"action...?"

This is Qin Ruoke's biggest disadvantage: she never dares to, or is too embarrassed to, take any initiative.

But this time, she had to go all out.

Because she wanted to stay by Yu Zhe's side and didn't want to lose to Xiao Meng.

I don't want to lose to anyone.

She chose... the most extreme approach she could take at the moment.

Qin Ruoke remained in that position, lying completely flat on Yu Zhe's body, with her hands on Yu Zhe's chest, and slowly kissed him while lowering her head.

The soft touch of his lips made Yu Zhe's eyes widen involuntarily.

This... was a bit unexpected for him. He thought that at most, Xiao Ruoke would just give him a kiss on the cheek, but he didn't expect her to kiss him directly.

The kiss lasted quite a while, as if Qin Ruoke was worried that once they separated, they would be separated forever, and she wanted to shorten the gap between her and Xiaomeng.

And... shorten the distance between him and Yu Zhexin.

So much so that Yu Zhe could feel her cheeks rapidly warming up.

almost.

Yu Zhe grasped her shoulders and, just as slowly and gently, gestured for her to release her lips.

Then the two looked into each other's eyes at close range, and before Qin Ruoke could recover, Yu Zhe gave her a light peck on the lips.

Even though she was shy and didn't break down when she took the initiative, Yu Zhe's initiative made Qin Ruoke feel weak all over, and she once again slumped softly against Yu Zhe.

Too shy to look at Yu Zhe, she adjusted her breathing.

Qin Ruoke was so shy she almost fainted, and asked in a trembling voice.

"So... does this count as my action...?"

10. The strongest guarantee

"Yes, that's enough."

Yu Zhe responded to her very firmly.

Without a doubt, this action is more than sufficient.

After that kiss, Yu Zhe truly felt his heart pounding. This was different from the wavering and uncertain feelings he had when facing her before.

It was obvious that Yu Zhe was now certain that he truly liked her.

On the other side, Qin Ruoke, upon hearing Yu Zhe's affirmation, couldn't tell whether she was crying or laughing.

She suddenly felt completely relaxed.

It's so great that Yu Zhe changed his story...

But she had only relaxed for a few seconds when she remembered something and suddenly tensed up again.

Qin Ruoke braced herself against the ground on both sides to slightly lift her body. She looked at Yu Zhe with worry and apology in her eyes.

"But Xiaomeng... It's not that I don't want her to go, I just want to try my best... Oh, what should I do? If there's only one spot, Luo Xiaomeng will definitely be very disappointed, I..."

"puff..."

"Don't laugh, Yuzhe! Is there really no other way to bring her along?"

There is a way

"Oh, didn't we just say we'd give her your spot?"

"That won't do! But..."

"Haha, Ruoke, you're so kind! Your inner conflict at times like this is so cute!"

Yu Zhe smiled and gently stroked her cheek, showing great affection.

Qin Ruoke was completely baffled, and could only shyly look away: "Don't be like that... So, what about the trip...?"

At this point, Yu Zhe no longer needed to hide the truth.

"Cough, let me tell you what to do, but before that, Ruoke, shouldn't you get off me first? It's not that I'm heavy... but I feel like even if we're going to do it this way, I should be the one on top!"

"Feel sorry!"

Qin Ruoke finally realized the problem.

She was worrying too much and forgot that she had just been pressing down on Yu Zhe!

And then there's the feeling of pressing down on Yu Zhe from above... it really feels good.

Seeing her stand up in a panic like a little hamster, Yu Zhe also sat up and sat cross-legged on the ground.

Then he held up one index finger to explain.

"Ahem! Now I'll announce the solution to this matter. We'll all go together. That was my original plan, including you and Xiaomeng. Pack your bags, we're leaving the day after tomorrow, understand?"

"All...all of us can go? Phew~ That's great, I thought...wait, Yuzhe, what did you just say?"