Standing by the entrance of the art academy, Jiang Mian, who had transformed once again, couldn't help but facepalm.

Why did it turn out this way?

It's all because he's too soft-hearted!

After hearing that He Yubai was going to attend the party that day, he did have the idea of ​​transforming himself to help.

But due to the difficult choice in his heart, he quickly dismissed the idea.

But He Yubai remained in a low mood in his dormitory, and it was unclear whether this gathering was important to him.

But Feng Jun told him, "This has nothing to do with how important the gathering is; this is a huge issue concerning a man's pride!"

face?

Is that stuff edible? Or can it be used as money?

Jiang Mian pursed her lips, indicating that she did not understand.

Feng Jun, claiming it was for the sake of his good roommate's reputation, announced that he would take He Yubai to the social event.

But He Yubai rejected her, saying that he valued feelings more when it came to dating.

There's no need to force yourself into a gathering just for the sake of appearances, like a duck being forced into a performance.

After He Yubai finished speaking, he stretched and leaned back in his chair, saying in a nonchalant tone, "So what if I don't have a boyfriend? At worst, they'll just laugh at me."

However, that bastard Yang He will definitely laugh even harder, and might even tease him about whether he is a virgin or not.

It seems we're definitely going to lose face at this gathering.

Hearing these words, Jiang Mian felt a sudden pang of guilt.

It shouldn't be that serious, right?

Then came He Yubai's faint sigh.

He suddenly felt that the fruit salad in front of him didn't taste good anymore.

After He Yubai remained depressed for a day, Jiang Mian finally couldn't take it anymore.

He's made up his mind!

It's just a party to save face, isn't it?!

For the sake of his good brother, good buddy, and good roommate's face, he went all out!

After deciding to transform himself to help, a sense of conviction to "go to great lengths for his brothers" inexplicably welled up in his heart.

But we still need to find a suitable reason.

"You said you have a cousin who goes to the art school next door?"

Upon hearing this, He Yubai raised an eyebrow.

"Uh-huh."

Now that she had found a reason, Jiang Mian said it without batting an eye: "I told her about your participation in the party, and she said she could help pretend to be your girlfriend."

Although everything was fabricated, his eyes were extremely sincere.

He Yubai retorted, "Is your cousin so easy to talk to?"

After all, pretending to be someone's partner is absurd enough in itself.

It seems even more absurd that the other party, who has no desires or demands, would agree to help.

Is it true that being suspicious by nature is a common problem among the children of the wealthy?

Fortunately, Jiang Mian had anticipated He Yubai's reaction, and so...

She further explained, "Of course it's not free. My cousin comes from a strict family, and her living expenses are controlled, so she has to find ways to make money."

Seeing He Yubai's gradually softening expression, Jiang Mian pressed on: "Besides, she has a strong sense of professional ethics. Once the money and goods are settled, she won't pester the person involved. You can rest assured."

Feng Jun, who was standing nearby, got excited and asked, "Is your cousin pretty?"

Jiang Mian nodded, and said with great seriousness, "She's not just beautiful!"

Feng Jun was intrigued: "Young Master Renhe is a pure love warrior. He believes in feelings when it comes to dating. He would definitely scoff at and look down on this kind of dirty money transaction."

“So,” Feng Jun chuckled, “Little Sheep, why don’t you introduce your cousin to me? Does your cousin play games? I’m a top-ranked jungler in the national server, I can carry her to victory in no time!”

Jiang Mian was speechless and wanted to refuse: "But my cousin is older than you."

Feng Jun, shameless as ever, said, "It's alright, a woman three years older than you is a lucky charm, you're a perfect match!"

Jiang Mian: "..."

He didn't say he was three years older than him, did he?

What happened?!

The purpose was clearly to solve He Yubai's problem, but Feng Jun took the opportunity to sneak in!

He pretended to ignore Feng Jun's expectant gaze and turned to look at He Yubai: "If you don't want to, I'll just go and refuse my cousin."

Feng Jun immediately waved his hand and shouted, "I do! I do!"

Jiang Mian wished she could kick him out the door. It's none of your business, why are you so happy about it!

"I didn't say I was unwilling."

He Yubai pushed Feng Jun's hand away: "But does your cousin really believe what you say?"

“Of course,” Jiang Mian patted her chest and said, “I’m her dearest cousin.”

Anyway, the cousin he was talking about was himself. She loves life and loves herself, so isn't she his dearest and most beloved?

"Oh? Then how come I've never heard you mention your cousin before?"

That's because...

Sure enough, once you tell one lie, you have to tell a million more to cover it up.

Jiang Mian hesitated, mentally drawing circles. He had really underestimated He Yubai's paranoia; he hadn't expected the other party to ask such detailed questions!

"Because our families live far apart, and after we went to university, we each had our own social circles and friends, so we didn't think about bothering each other. It just so happened that I had heard that she was doing part-time work to earn pocket money, so I just asked her casually."

Yes, that's right, that's it!

Jiang Mian thought she had successfully covered up her lie, but He Yubai had already sensed the flaws.

Since they are the closest and dearest cousins, even if their homes are far apart, their affection will not gradually fade away after they go to university.

Moreover, the neighboring art college is only a few kilometers away from their school.

But none of the people in his dorm had ever heard Jiang Mian say that he was going to visit his cousin.

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