All my teammates online are my girlfriends

"Will it be particularly difficult to beat, since it's based on a shrewd businessman?"

Just as the three were talking, Ze Zhi also came over and asked eagerly.

"Don't worry, it's been balanced. Although the gameplay is a bit torturous, the characters have very low health, so it's still easy to defeat."

"If you put it that way, I'm going to have to hit you hard."

"Why do you look so excited? Don't forget you're part of the team too, or you'll get even worse treatment."

Lin Qiu couldn't help but glance at this guy sideways. What kind of grudge could he hold onto like this?

However, Ze Zhi snorted coldly, "Don't you know why I'm so excited?"

However, as the three of them sat together, Lin Qiu became somewhat uncomfortable. The chilling gazes from everyone in the class made him feel a cold sweat run down his back.

"What's wrong, you shady businessman? You're sweating quite a bit."

Noticing his odd behavior, Ze Zhi teased, "You usually seem so lazy and indifferent, but now you're acting all awkward, huh?"

"Ahem—with the three of you all together, both the boys and girls are staring at me, so I'm feeling a bit pressured."

Lin Qiu scratched his face. If it were just Qin Yunmo and Ze Zhi, it would be fine if their gazes were occasionally sharp.

But Qi Xi's self-introduction today was full of sarcasm, which suddenly put a lot more pressure on me.

"You'll get used to it. You've gained a childhood sweetheart now, isn't that great?"

Xiao Xi chuckled and rested her chin on her hand. Her identity was already a bit troublesome, but being tied to Lin Qiu would save her a lot of trouble.

"Come on, this is all fake, it doesn't hold water. I used to have a childhood sweetheart, after all."

Lin Qiu rolled her eyes, but the image of a certain tender little face still surfaced in her mind.

It's been several years since we last met. I wonder how you've been doing.

"Wow, you really do have a childhood sweetheart? Who is it? Tell us!"

Qi Xi looked at Lin Qiu with some surprise, and even the class monitor, who was flipping through a book next to her, couldn't help but prick up his ears.

I've never heard this guy mention it before, so how come he suddenly has a childhood sweetheart?

Are they still in contact?

“It happened a long time ago. I was still young then. There was a little girl named Chen Xiao who lived next door to me. She often dragged me to play house.”

"Wow - is this the typical childhood way for young couples to play?"

"No, every time she plays house, she wants to be my dad and makes me call her Old Chen."

"..."

"You guys are playing house... and it's pretty wild."

Ze Zhi's lips twitched. Why isn't the plot going according to the script?

Is this how normal kids play house?! Can't you leave some good memories of childhood?!

"And then? Was there any arranged marriage or anything like that?!"

"You've been reading too many novels, how could that be possible?"

Lin Qiu flicked Ze Zhi and Qi Xi's foreheads in annoyance, making them wince in pain.

"Later, her mother passed away from illness, and she seemed to suddenly become taciturn. The smile on her face disappeared, and she often had conflicts with her father. Every time the conflict escalated, she would hide at my house."

"Later, when she was in fourth or fifth grade, her family moved away because of her father's work, and I never saw her again."

After listening to Lin Qiu's explanation, everyone fell silent, not expecting such a thing to happen.

Qi Xi glanced subtly at Qin Yunmo and Ze Zhi, who were secretly relieved, and her lips twitched. Did you still think that your childhood sweetheart staying would threaten you?

"Didn't they leave any contact information?"

"No, the move was quite rushed. How could I have imagined that we would suddenly separate? If I saw you now, I probably wouldn't even recognize you."

Lin Qiu helplessly shrugged, wondering what was wrong with his neighbors. It seemed like people were moving in all the time.

First, Old Chen moved away. Then, when Qianhui was in kindergarten, a new family moved in and had a little girl to play with. The two got along quite well, so they moved away again.

Even my current neighbors only moved in a few months ago.

Could it be that over there is some kind of inauspicious place according to feng shui?

"Oh, that's a pity. I'd really like to see what your childhood sweetheart is like."

Qin Yunmo said it casually, but didn't take it too seriously, since they wouldn't see each other again.

The focus right now is still on Zezhi, the philanderer. It's one thing for her to meddle and help out, but it's a bit strange that she also has thoughts of cheating!

146-Food grabbing and food protection

"Ugh—I can't take it anymore, it's making my head spin."

A listless muttering echoed softly as Ze Zhi slumped onto the table, utterly dejected.

Although I told myself to listen carefully before class, I couldn't stay awake for more than five minutes.

Should I record this lecture and listen to it as a lullaby when I get home?

"Sawari, if you don't listen carefully, you'll fail the next exam."

Seeing her best friend's dejected state, Ya Ya couldn't help but shake her head.

This guy isn't stupid, so why can't he learn?

Lin Qiu on the other side was in the same situation, listlessly rummaging through the notebook on the table like a salted fish, his eyes devoid of any sparkle.

Xiaoxi didn't seem to pay much attention in class, so how come there's such a big difference?

"You don't seem to be very good at studying."

Qi Xi stared at Lin Qiu with amusement. She thought this guy was just as good in real life as he was in the game, but she didn't expect his weaknesses to be so fatal.

"I just messed up my skill tree, so stop laughing at me. Let's get ready for lunch."

Lin Qiu rolled her eyes at her, annoyed. This little one, like the class monitor, was practically an all-around genius.

However, the class monitor is not good at cooking, and it's unclear what Qi Xi's shortcomings are.

"Oh - I haven't tried the school cafeteria lunch yet, you guys eat later..."

Before Qi Xi could finish speaking, her gaze was fixed on the lunch boxes that Lin Qiu and Qin Yunmo had taken out at the same time, and the rest of her words were stuck in her throat.

After a long pause, she finally managed to squeeze out a sentence, her lips twitching—

"Is this how you usually are?"

"Pretty much. The class monitor gets a lot of attention, so she doesn't go to the cafeteria much. I also don't really like the food in the school cafeteria, so I cook for myself."

Lin Qiu explained with a smile, even opening the lid of his lunchbox as if showing off.

The moment it was opened, an enticing aroma of beef wafted out, accompanied by a faint fragrance of rice and a strangely appetizing sour taste, making Qi Xi's mouth water.

Looking at the beef flowers arranged on top of the white rice and the abundant side dishes on the side, Qi Xi could hardly help but clench her little hands.

But when she looked at Qin Yunmo's lunchbox, her gaze froze, and she stared at Lin Qiu with some suspicion—

"Why are yours the same?"

“The class monitor stayed at my house last night, so I cooked lunch for her. This way, it saves her the trouble.”

"You made all of these yourself?"

"This beef was cut by the squad leader; his knife skills are amazing, aren't they?"

"hiss--"

Qi Xi looked at Lin Qiu in a daze. She had thought he was just talking, but she didn't expect him to actually be able to do it.

And it smells pretty good too, almost as good as the chefs in my company cafeteria!

Qin Yunmo didn't say anything and silently began to enjoy his lunchbox in front of the little guy.

The moment Qi Xi picked up the beef with her chopsticks, she could feel its springy and tender texture, as if the juices contained within it were about to burst out.

Watching the beef get closer and closer to her red lips, Qi Xi couldn't help but swallow hard. Only after Qin Yunmo had completely bitten into her mouth did she tentatively ask—

"Is it tasty?"

"Ah."

With a concise and clear response, leaving her no room to refuse, the class monitor picked up another piece of beef and stuffed it into her mouth.

I helped out this time, and with Lin Qiu's superb cooking skills, it's absolutely impossible for it not to taste good!

Seeing that her hints weren't working on Qin Yunmo, Qi Xi looked pitifully at Lin Qiu again—

"Does it smell good?"

"Of course it smells good, you can smell it if you don't believe me."

Lin Qiu held a piece of beef between her fingers and waved it under her little nose, but the next second she stuffed it into her mouth, making Qi Xi's eyelids twitch.

Damn, that's going a bit too far!

"Okay, okay, I won't tease you anymore, ah—"

"Ah—woo-"

One second she was puffing out her cheeks in anger, but as Lin Qiu brought her some beef, Qi Xi immediately broke into a cheerful and adorable smile.

Lin Qiu was stunned by the terrifying speed at which the person turned on him.

Qin Yunmo stared intently at the way this guy was holding Lin Qiu's chopsticks in his mouth, the chopsticks in his hand making a cracking sound as he gripped them.

"Hmm? What's wrong, class monitor?"

Noticing the commotion on Qin Yunmo's side, Lin Qiu asked with some confusion.

"nothing."

Qin Yunmo muttered to himself, realizing his own unusual behavior, and lowered his head as if he knew nothing.

As she grew angrier by the thought, her pretty face puffed up slightly.

Lin Qiu looked at Qi Xi questioningly, but the little guy obviously didn't pay much attention to that. Instead, he smacked his lips as if he hadn't had enough.

Who knew Lin Qiu's skills were even better than I imagined!

"Lin Qiu, did you learn this skill from your mother? It's quite impressive! Would you be interested in working for us after graduation? We provide meals and accommodation, social insurance and housing fund, and the salary is negotiable!"

"What are you thinking? I'm only in high school, and I have no plans to become a chef."

Lin Qiu pinched the boy's cheek. He thought that becoming a novelist like his father would be more suitable for him than being a chef.

Qi Xi clicked her tongue in regret upon hearing this, but she didn't insist. She could always ask him again after he graduated from university!

Seeing that Lin Qiu rejected Qi Xi's suggestion, Qin Yunmo's expression softened considerably.

Although this little guy poses no threat, we still need to be careful!

Before she could continue picking at her own lunchbox, she saw Lin Qiu put a piece of beef into her bowl, and she was immediately stunned.

A little bit of flattery won't work!

Qin Yunmo glanced at him and also felt Qi Xi's furtive gaze, then decisively stuffed the piece of beef into his mouth.

This is mine! Don't even think about it!

Seeing how possessive this guy was of his food, Xiaoxi's lips twitched, and she could only shift her focus back to Lin Qiu.

Yunmo, isn't your vigilance a bit excessive? It's not like I'm fighting with Zezhi for a man, why are you so nervous!

"You swindler, can I have one too? I'll trade you this little sausage!"

Just then, Ze Zhi strolled over with her lunchbox in her arms, staring longingly at Lin Qiu's much more lavish meal.

If it weren't for some reservations, I would have loved to move into this unscrupulous merchant's house so I could enjoy delicious meals every day!

"Okay, okay, there's still plenty left, I'll give you another one."

"Oh, you shrewd businessman, it's rare for you to be so generous—I was wrong, forget I said anything, don't take it back!"

Seeing that Lin Qiu was about to take the beef away, Ze Zhi decisively took a bite...