Chapter 16

It was another ordinary Monday, a Monday I didn't feel like attending. Bored, Ren Qiao'an scrolled through his phone during class.

You Ran Jian Nan Shan: What are you doing?

Go back: boring.

Youran Jiannanshan: Why don’t you play games if you’re bored?

Guiqulaixi: You won’t play with me again [hum]

You Ran Jian Nan Shan: I’m in class.

Of course Jin Xi knew that Ren Qiao'an was in class. Not only that, she was also sitting a few rows behind Ren Qiao'an and the others.

Guiqulaixi: Did you participate in this CP event?

Youran Jiannanshan: Yes, I participated.

Of course Ren Qiao'an had to participate. Not only did she have to participate, she also had to find a new love and forget her old love, and step out of the shadow of her ex, even though she was still happily being an "online friend" with her ex.

Youran Jiannanshan: When did the group leader say the news would be announced?

Guiqulaixie: Let’s do it tonight. There are more people participating this time.

You Ran Jian Nan Shan: Oh. God, please give me a beautiful girl with fair skin and long legs!

Go home: daydream.

Jin Xi thought that the little sister (Jin) with fair skin, beautiful face and long legs was not very excited when she was in front of Ren Qiao'an.

Return: What are your points?

You Ran Jian Nan Shan: I won’t tell you. What should I do if you covet my beauty and try to trick me? [Shy]

Leisurely See Nanshan: What are your points?

Guiqulaixie: My points are relatively high.

Leisurely Seeing Nanshan: [Calm Analysis]

No way. Ren Qiaoan suddenly had a bad feeling. Her score this time was six. Could it be such a coincidence?

"Xixi, why are you so happy?" It was not the first time that Tang Mu saw Jinxi smiling at the phone. It seemed to be happening more frequently recently.

Jin Xi put down her phone and looked forward, unable to help but wondering what someone's expression was like right now. "Thought of something fun." To be honest, it was not easy to trick You Ran into seeing Nanshan.

"Really?" Following Jin Xi's gaze, Tang Mu saw a familiar figure. These two people...

Leisurely seeing Nanshan: My buddy, are you there?

Old Master: What’s wrong?

Youran Jiannanshan: Did you participate in the CP event this week?

Lao Fuzi: It seems so.

You Ran Jian Nan Shan: What’s your score?

Lao Fuzi: Let me see.

Lao Fuzi: Five. What’s the matter?

Leisurely seeing Nanshan: [Wow] [Crying]

You Ran Jian Nan Shan: I am number six, why are we not destined to be together? [crying]

Old Master Q: You're crazy. Who wants to be paired with you?

You Ran Jian Nan Shan: I have a terrible premonition.

Old Master: [Calm Analysis]

Leisurely See Nanshan: Maybe I’ll be paired with the top star again?

Old Master: Hmm...

Lao Fu Zi: 99 I wish you happiness!

You Ran Jian Nan Shan: No! Is it too late for me to quit now?

Old Master Q: ???

Lao Fu Zi: What a crazy move you made.

Old Master: What are you afraid of? Are they a monster?

Leisurely seeing Nanshan: [Afraid] [Hold tight]

You Ran Jian Nan Shan: How about you tell me my fortune? [Seriously]

Old Master: ...

Ren Qiao'an was truly terrified, yet at the same time, he had a strong premonition that this might truly be his fate. Ren Qiao'an was truly terrified of it happening again.

This time, she might be sincere.

Youran Jiannanshan: What do you think about me quitting the event now?

Return: Hmm?

Guiqulaixi: Are you afraid of matching with me?

Leisurely Seeing Nanshan: A little bit.

Jin Xi's expression suddenly turned cold. She didn't expect You Ran to be so repulsive to Nanshan when she saw him.

You Ran Jian Nan Shan: Don’t you feel embarrassed?

Guiqulaixi: What's embarrassing? [laughs]

Youran Jiannanshan: It’s like we can still be friends after breaking up?

Return to the Past: Is CP equal to a romantic partner?

Leisurely See Nanshan: Of course not.

Ren Qiao'an feels that CP is more broad-minded and tolerant, and how can it be equated with a formal romantic partner? One is more playful and the other is more strict. There is an essential difference between the two.

Guiqulaixi: Or are you interested in me?

Leisurely seeing Nanshan: Pah. Wishful thinking.

Guiqulaixi: Then why are you afraid of pairing up with me? [Holding chin]

You Ran Jian Nan Shan: Who's afraid? Besides, I'm not so unlucky as to always be matched with you.

Guiqulaixi: Really? Then let’s wait and see. [Laughs]

After class that afternoon, Ren Qiao'an returned to his dorm room feeling apprehensive. The results were to be announced at 7:30, and Ren Qiao'an was feeling a complex mix of fear and a tinge of anticipation.

"What do you think of online dating?" Ren Qiao'an suddenly brought up a topic.

Wu Nianzhi is no stranger to online romances; she once had a romance through a game. "It wasn't very good," she said.

"That's unreliable." Yan Yiyi expressed her opinion. "Ren Qiao'an, you're not looking for an online romance, are you? No wonder you've been grinning foolishly while holding your phone lately!"

"Don't be silly, girl. Online romance is unreal, fake, and ethereal. Who knows, the person you're whispering to might actually be a shaggy-assed jerk." Wu Nianzhi and her in-game lover had a blissful three months of teaming up to kill monsters, level up, complete dungeons, and complete quests. Then, one day, her lover's profile picture went gray, and she never came online again. Wu Nianzhi no longer plays the game, and to this day, she has no idea whether her lover was male or female, young or old, alive or dead.

"I'm not in an online relationship," Ren Qiao'an said weakly. Even if she wanted to, she couldn't. "I just suddenly thought of this topic and wanted to hear your opinions."

"It should be reliable if you meet the right person." Qian Baoer knew that there were still many successful cases of online love.

"What does it mean to meet the right person?" This is what Ren Qiao'an is concerned about.

"Hmm..." Qian Baoer thought carefully about the sweet romance novels and TV series she had read. "For example, first, the other person has to be good-looking, second, the other person has to be rich, and finally, the other person has to be yours and she won't marry anyone else!"

"..." First of all, Ren Qiao'an didn't know what Gui Qu Lai Xi looked like. Secondly, Ren Qiao'an didn't know whether Gui Qu Lai Xi was a rich second generation. Finally, Ren Qiao'an knew that Gui Qu Lai Xi's emotional life was a bit complicated. He had an ex-boyfriend who he couldn't forget, a persistent pursuer, and a target of interest.

"Bao'er, are you dreaming or are you filming some melodramatic idol drama?" Wu Nianzhi sarcastically said, "If the person on the other end of the line is a wealthy person, I'd rather give up a sweet romance and just ask for that wealthy person to send me red envelopes every day."

Yan Yiyi continued to push: "Sisters, can you be more realistic? The rich are all looking for internet celebrities, how could they possibly be interested in you."

"Can you give me some more reliable and serious answers?" Ren Qiao'an needs reliable advice.

Since you asked sincerely, Wu Nianzhi said seriously, "To be more reliable, how much can you know about him through an Internet cable? His personal identity, personality, hobbies, family situation, etc. How much of his real information have you learned?"

Ren Qiao'an was silent. How well did she understand Guiqulaixie?

But based on some online communication and my own speculation, is it true or false, real or fake? Ren Qiao'an himself is a completely different person online, so how can he expect others to be authentic online?

Yan Yiyi continued, "The most important thing is what city the other person is in now and whether it's possible to meet. If we can meet, everything will be solved."

City M isn't far from City N; it only takes three hours by high-speed rail. The question is, why is she overthinking this? They're just online friends! Why is she dwelling on online romance? Why is she dwelling on distance? Nothing's happened, and the group hasn't announced the results yet. What the hell is she thinking?! Only then did Ren Qiao'an realize it was too early for her to be thinking this way! What the hell is she expecting?!

"Why do you have to fall in love online? Isn't it better to find a partner in real life?" Qian Baoer is not the type of person who knows how to fall in love online.

Yan Yiyi added forcefully, "Stupid. Look at Ren Qiao'an, how can he find a partner in real life?" He always has a serious face, like an old cadre. It's such a waste of that cute face.

"You act as if you can find it." Wu Nianzhi put the knife back for Ren Qiao'an.

"Damn! You're not as good as Ren Qiao'an!" If Ren Qiao'an has a naturally aloof temperament, then Wu Nianzhi is full of world-weary aura and has such a sharp tongue, no boy would dare to approach her. Yan Yiyi thinks she is much better than the other two. "Unlike me, there are so many people chasing me, but I just don't like them."

"Tsk." Wu Nianzhi couldn't complain about Yan Yiyi's popularity. "Big breasts and no brains."

Yan Yiyi counterattacked: "Oh, someone doesn't even have breasts yet."

"Okay, stop arguing." Qian Baoer acted as a peacemaker. "Yiyi is pretty and has a good figure, and Nianzhi is smart and good at studying. They each have their own strengths."

"What's there to fight about among a bunch of single guys?" Ren Qiao'an said.

"Damn it! Who was it that started this topic, Ren Qiao'an?"

It wasn't until Ren Qiao'an saw the results announced with his own eyes that his troubled heart became even more confused. Could this be fate?

She and Guiqulaixie were successfully matched again. In addition to them, there were two other pairs that were also six-day CPs, which meant that more than just the two of them had points of six. But why was it their combination? If it was anyone else, Ren Qiao'an would be able to deal with it calmly and would not be so upset.

The top card in this group: @小菜鸡, haha, my ex-ex CP, what a coincidence [chin-supporting]

Xiaocaiji: Please remove the word "ex-ex", my dear CP [smile]

Lao Fu Zi: Has the fun started again?

Durian-flavored candy: Eat melon in the front row.

The madam of this group: Melon seeds, cola, beer and popcorn are sold in the front row.

Xiaocaiji (sadistic): @This group’s top card, dear, I have already thought of this week’s character setting [laughs]

The top card of this group: ???

Lao Fu Zi: Wow, this is exciting. Please broadcast it live.

The madam of this group: The photographer is in place.

The Invincible Little Cutie in the Universe: The lighting technician is in place.

The old gong in this group: The prop master is in place.

Possible Night: The bed is made and it’s time to go.

Durian Flavored Candy: The audience is in their seats.