Chapter 12

When Su Wenxing arrived at the school gate with his things, Qin Lian was already waiting for him in his car.

Seeing that he looked a little unhappy as he came out of the school, Qin Lian got out of the car and opened the passenger door for him.

Qin Lian: "What's wrong? Did something unpleasant happen?"

As Su Wenxing got into the car, she held up the things she was carrying.

"Someone asked me to give this to you. I felt I shouldn't help, but I can't return it now."

Qin Lian didn't seem to care much when he heard this. "Given to me? Then just put it aside. I'll find a way to return it to you during class tomorrow."

Su Wenxing felt a little embarrassed when he heard Qin Lian say that.

“I definitely won’t answer next time. I didn’t realize it this time. Given our current situation, it’s not convenient for me to play matchmaker for you. It’s not that I’m unwilling to help, but you and I are having a bit of an ambiguous relationship right now. If I help you find someone now, it would be really unfair to them. Although we both know we’re not really a couple, feelings shouldn’t be mixed with anything else. Let’s wait until I’ve sorted things out, and then you can find someone you like.”

After listening to Su Wenxing's explanation, Qin Lian said while driving, "You don't need to feel pressured. I have no plans to find a partner. Even without your involvement, I wouldn't be in a relationship right now."

Su Wenxing laughed upon hearing this, realizing that Qin Lian's words weren't meant to make him happy.

Qin Lian has always been rather aloof, and he doesn't particularly like either girls or boys.

Now that he's been in university for three years, he still doesn't have a romantic interest in anyone, which shows how solitary he is.

Su Wenxing dared to ask him to do a mission because he knew Qin Lian wouldn't date; otherwise, he wouldn't have felt so at ease.

Hearing Qin Lian's confident answer, Su Wenxing felt even more at ease.

"Alright, I owe you for helping me with this mission, and I'll repay you properly in the future. If you can't find a partner in the future, I can introduce you to someone."

Qin Lian didn't continue the conversation, but instead asked him what he wanted to eat that night.

What would you like to eat?

I want to eat barbecue.

"Barbecued meat is unhealthy, let's get something else."

"Hmph, you asked me what I wanted to eat, and I gave you an answer, but you weren't happy about it."

"It's not that I'm unwilling, it's just that it's really unhealthy."

"Then... let's go get some congee. I heard there's a really good congee shop that opened nearby."

Drinking porridge is indeed healthier than eating barbecue.

Qin Lian nodded upon hearing this, asked for the location of the porridge shop, and then led Su Wenxing there.

It's only five or six in the evening, and there aren't many people eating yet.

When the two arrived at the porridge shop, there was only one other customer in the entire shop.

This time they didn't ask for a private room, but instead chose a seat by the window.

Su Wenxing ordered two bowls of porridge, both in infant portions.

He has a small appetite, and he wants to try another flavor, so the baby portion would be just right.

He ordered two bowls of porridge, one with shrimp and one with oats.

This shop mainly sells porridge, but also offers a variety of other delicious snacks.

For example, side dishes, desserts, juices, etc.

Su Wenxing then ordered two more side dishes, along with two small steamed buns made from mixed grains.

Qin Lian doesn't really like drinking porridge, and he has a big appetite, so none of the food at this restaurant suits his taste.

Because he had to have dinner with Su Wenxing, Qin Lian ordered a bowl of savory porridge.

He planned to have some porridge first, then go out and buy some other food.

While the two were eating, Su Wenxing talked about what had happened at school that afternoon.

Su Wenxing: "Did you know that something happened at school this afternoon?"

Upon hearing this, Qin Lian vaguely guessed what he was going to talk about, probably the incident that happened that afternoon.

Su Wenxing: "There's a couple at our school who are breaking up. The guy is a super-strong guy. He doesn't want to break up with the girl, so he hit her in public. Now the whole school is in an uproar."

Qin Lian didn't respond immediately. Instead, he finished his porridge and drank two sips of water before speaking.

"I know."

"Yeah, I heard that guy even choked her. Tsk tsk, people these days are so fragile. They act like they're going to die just because they broke up with someone. Luckily, I'm not in a relationship. With my small frame, I can't afford to be in one."

If Su Wenxing were to encounter a man like that, she wouldn't need to be choked; just two hits from him would be enough to kill her.

"It's better not to be in a relationship. People these days aren't suited for romance. If you break up, you'll get beaten up, even killed. If you get divorced, you'll get beaten up, even killed. It's better to be single; being single ensures safety."

Perhaps not expecting Qin Lian to say that, Su Wenxing glanced at Qin Lian's strong physique.

"You're so healthy, so tall, and so strong. You shouldn't be worried about getting killed if you date someone, right?"

Qin Lian lowered his eyes. "Yes, I will. No matter how strong I am, I will fall asleep sometimes. And my partners are my bedmates. It would be very easy for them to kill me."

"But... if you don't experience love in your life, it always feels like something is missing."

If it weren't for Su Wenxing's poor health, she would really want to be in a relationship.

Unfortunately, he was in poor health, and he was too embarrassed to find a partner to burden her.

Before Su Wenxing could even begin to lament the passing of spring, she met Qin Lian's beautiful eyes.

Su Wenxing suddenly laughed and said, "Actually... I'm not that miserable right now. I'm dating the campus heartthrob of L University. I wonder how many people want to date the campus heartthrob of L University. Looking at it this way, I'm actually quite lucky."

Qin Lian shook his head helplessly when he heard Su Wenxing say that.

Their situation is different from that of normal couples.

They were kissing and hugging, mainly for the purpose of completing the mission.

Unlike other couples, they get closer to each other because they are attracted to each other and like each other.

There is still a significant difference between the two.

"By the way, let's go back and do the mission today. This mission isn't too difficult; the only challenge is you."

"What's the meaning?"

"This mission involves the two of us kissing. I think this mission is very simple, not difficult for me at all. But you're different. If you're not moved, I won't be able to use my magic, so... you still need to work harder."

Afterwards, the two went out and bought some more food before calmly returning home together.

When Su Wenxing got home, she went to take a shower.

Qin Lian ate while feeling a slight headache.

He didn't find it difficult to kiss.

He's already kissed Su Wenxing, so it's not a big deal at all.

But... making him fall for you is indeed a very troublesome thing.

After taking a shower, Su Wenxing immediately settled on the sofa and started browsing shopping apps.

He remembered that he wanted to buy a computer. Seeing that Qin Lian had almost finished eating, he asked Qin Lian to come over and help him choose a computer.

Qin Lian: "Wait a minute, I'm going to wash up."

While Qin Lian was washing up, he suddenly had a good idea.

Since he couldn't feel any worldly desires for his childhood friend, he decided to stop treating Su Wenxing as a childhood friend and start treating him as his boyfriend from this moment on.

It was like playing a role-playing game; from then on, he was Su Wenxing's boyfriend.

Then when he does something intimate with Su Wenxing again, he won't consider whether it's right or wrong, or whether it's feasible.

They are a couple, and it's only natural for them to be intimate.

After thinking it through, Qin Lian went out and found Su Wenxing, telling him his thoughts.

Su Wenxing's eyes lit up upon hearing this. "That's right! We can play house. You'll be my boyfriend from now on, and we'll be like a real couple. Then, naturally, we'll start to fall in love."

At this point, Su Wenxing frowned.

Even if you feel a spark, don't actually fall for me. I don't want to waste your whole life on me.

He didn't want to corrupt Qin Lian, who was so outstanding, otherwise the Qin family might hate him.

"I know what I'm doing."

Since they were now a couple, Su Wenxing changed her attitude when she asked Qin Lian for advice.

"Baby, come quickly and help me take a look. I want to buy a computer."

When Su Wenxing called out the word "baby," both he and Qin Lian got goosebumps.

Qin Lian suppressed the fleeting discomfort in his heart and then sat down next to Su Wenxing.

Su Wenxing leaned closer affectionately and shoved her phone in front of him.

"Our major requires computers, can you help me choose which one?"

What software do you learn?

"3D, Photoshop, and the like."

Qin Lian took his phone, intending to carefully select something, but then felt that his current behavior seemed inappropriate.

True couples seem to like being together all the time.

He glanced at Su Wenxing beside him, then reached out and pulled her into his arms.

He is tall, with long arms and long legs.

Su Wenxing was held in his arms as if he were holding a small doll.

Su Wenxing hadn't expected Qin Lian to suddenly hug him. Nestled in Qin Lian's arms, he coughed awkwardly.

Then, remembering their current identities, he leaned against the person behind him.

Oh well, Qin Lian is his boyfriend, so it's fine if he hugged me, it's not a big deal.

The two sat together on the sofa, the larger Qin Lian holding the smaller Su Wenxing, both looking at the same phone.

Qin Lian analyzed the performance of different computers for him, but instead of helping him decide which one to choose, he let him make the decision himself after the analysis.

As Su Wenxing listened to Qin Lian's deep and patient voice, she suddenly felt like laughing for some reason.

He held it in for a long time, but finally couldn't help laughing.

Qin Lian: "What are you laughing at?"

Su Wenxing: "No, no, it's just... I just think you're such a gentle boyfriend."

Qin Lian: "I usually talk to you like this, the only difference is that I don't hug you."

Su Wenxing looked completely bewildered. "Really? How come I didn't notice how gentle you were back then? Oh no, oh no, am I just a hopeless romantic?"