Chapter 5

Good morning~ my dear CP~

Good morning, my body is hurt~

Phew… Aside from that inexplicably embarrassing name, Ren Qiao'an had actually been enjoying herself these past few days. She'd chat with Gui Qu Lai Xi, her beloved couple, whenever she could, and she'd surprisingly been quite responsive. This surprised Ren Qiao'an, and her favorability towards Gui Qu Lai Xi had been boosted.

Dear, have you had breakfast?

Return: Not yet, don't want to think about it [sleepy]

You Ran Jian Nan Shan: Dear, did you go out to steal last night?

Return: No way.

Youran Jiannanshan: Dear, it seems like you didn’t play games last night?

Guiqulaixie: Yes, I didn’t play.

You Ran Jian Nan Shan: What did you do last night, dear? You didn't even get up after the sun was shining on your butt. [Smile]

Return:... Yeah.

You Ran Jian Nan Shan: Okay, I'm going out for a walk.

My dear CP, please get up and have breakfast~

After a few days of this, Ren Qiao'an felt that he was immersed in the role, as if he really had a "virtual" girlfriend.

Or maybe it's because the other person is too cooperative. More accurately, they're both just "drama queens," with a tacit understanding that they always hit it off. This leads to everyone in the Penguin group being constantly "tortured" by the two. Newcomers, unaware of the situation, actually mistakenly believe they're a couple (or have slept together!) Otherwise, why would they be so sleazy all the time?

It was also the first time that Ren Qiaoan discovered that she actually had acting talent. It was amazing! She was the perfect hardworking couple, okay?

Whatever CP says is what it is. She will show up when CP needs her, and study hard when CP doesn't need her. When CP is bored, she will chat with CP, play games in the group, and act unreasonably and jealously when appropriate.

Tsk tsk! Ren Qiaoan only wants to praise himself! As expected of a writer of risqué novels, his character remains unshakable!

Even the most venomous Lao Fu Zi in the group couldn't help but give them the Best Golden Man Female CP Award, and highly praised their immersion in the role and their changing personalities every day to show their "love" in the group!

The only problem was that Ren Qiao'an had been checking her phone too frequently lately. This had earned her frequent glares from Yan Yiyi and sharp words from Wu Nianzhi. She had even received a warning: if she kept clutching her phone during Saturday night's dorm dinner, Yan Yiyi would smack her in the head.

Feeling that his life was in danger, Ren Qiao'an deliberately turned his phone to silent mode before going out.

Ren Qiao'an's actions proved to be prescient. After the four of them had eaten and drunk their fill, and then went shopping at the mall, on their way back to school, Ren Qiao'an pulled out his phone. He found several unread messages. Three of them were from Guiqulaixie.

Ren Qiaoan clicked on it and took a closer look. The first message was sent at 7:30 and read "Are you there?"

The second one was at around 8 o'clock: "Where did you go to pick up girls, dear?"

The last one was a few minutes ago: "Little noob, you're such a heartless guy, it's only been a few days and you're already tired of me! [Angry]"

Um, I don’t know why Guiqulaixie would look for her, an online friend, on this beautiful Saturday night. Wouldn’t it be nice to go out for dinner, movies, strolling around the streets, and playing games with friends?

Ren Qiao'an saw that his three roommates had lost their previous energy and spirit on their way home. In addition, the subway was crowded with people, all of whom were looking down at their phones. Ren Qiao'an just responded to the call "Go Home".

You Ran Jian Nan Shan: What's wrong? I just went out to eat with my classmates and just came back. [Kowtow to admit my mistake]

It took a long time for Guiqulaixi to reply, "I'm sad about you and my partner."

Ren Qiaoan immediately replied with an emoji: [Kiss, hug, lift up high]

In fact, Ren Qiao'an is not very good at comforting others, and at this time, Penguin's rich emoticon package is particularly useful.

Immediately afterwards, Guiqulaixi sent a cat emoticon package: [grievance]

Leisurely Seeing Nanshan: [Tiger Touch]

Leisurely seeing Nanshan: [Hug]

Go back: You are just treating me perfunctorily!

Return: [Angry]

Uh, discovered.

Youran Jiannanshan: What do you want from me, Miss?

Come back: chat with me.

You Ran Jian Nan Shan: Am I chatting with a ghost right now?

Return: [smack, throw angrily]

Go back: Hate.

Guiqulaixi: You have changed, you have someone else outside, I am no longer your most adorable CP!

Return: [cry loudly]

…

So, is today the day for the unreasonable little princess character?

You Ran Jian Nan Shan: The slave was wrong [kneel down and beg for mercy]

You Ran Jian Nan Shan: You will always be my most beloved and most lovely couple~

Return: Humph!

Youran Jiannanshan: Okay, I’m not angry, why are you sad?

Return: Talk to you via voice.

…

Ren Qiao'an was a little confused. She was still on the subway. Such a messy and noisy environment was not suitable for talking.

Besides... Ren Qiao'an's first thought was rejection, but...

Forget it, just consider it as compensation for not having timely information.

You Ran Jian Nan Shan: I’ll talk to you later when I get back to the dormitory, okay?

Return: Good! [Kai Sen Cat]

After returning to her dorm, Ren Qiao'an put down her bag and immediately walked to the end of the corridor with her phone. She opened the window in front of her a little, letting the evening breeze blow on her face. Ren Qiao'an took a deep breath, opened the chat interface, and sent the call invitation.

"Hello."

This was the first time that Ren Qiao'an had a private conversation with Guiqulaixie.

"Hello…"

"Are you unhappy?"

This was also the first time Guiqulaixie asked to talk to her on the phone. Maybe he was really in a bad mood.

"Um... can you chat with me for a while?"

The sound was sticky, like someone had been crying. Hearing such a sound, how could Ren Qiao'an not be moved?

"good."

Then, what responded to Ren Qiao'an was silence, followed by a long silence between the two of them.

“…”

"Pfft...why don't you speak?"

"You asked to chat." Ren Qiao'an curled her lips. It wasn't her who took the initiative to ask for voice chat.

"I've noticed that your voice and typing chats are very different." The implication is that typing chats are pretty talkative as well.

“…”

Ren Qiaoan knew that voice chats would only create awkward moments. In real life, she was known for her aloofness with strangers, remaining quiet and open only with acquaintances.

"Can you sing?"

"No." Ren Qiao'an denied it decisively.

"What should I do...I want to hear the young lady sing."

“…”

Why are you suddenly acting like a spoiled child? Are we very familiar with each other?

Ren Qiaoan answered seriously, "I'm tone-deaf, but I can play you a song by a young lady."

"No. If I want to hear you sing, even a simple one is fine."

“…”

It was unreasonable, but Ren Qiaoan couldn't refuse. Who could blame him for being in a bad mood? "Okay, but after I finish singing, you have to sing a song for me too."

"good."

Seeing the other party readily agreed, Ren Qiao'an didn't act pretentiously and started singing without any emotion, "Two tigers, two tigers, running fast, running fast! One has no ears, and the other has no tail~~ How strange, really~~ strange!"

"Hahahaha, how come you can even sing a nursery rhyme out of tune?"

"It's your turn." Ren Qiao'an said seriously, but in fact he was extremely embarrassed. She said she was tone-deaf, but was there anyone who was listening to her seriously?

“I’m not very good at singing either.”

"I know you can sing. There's your audio in the group."

Haha, the woman wanted to deceive her.

Ren Qiao'an already knew that Guiqulaixie was the resident "singer" in the group.

"Um... have you heard of it?"

"Well. Pretty good." Ren Qiao'an gave an objective evaluation.

"Then I'll give you the full version while I look for the lyrics."

"good."

Although her singing was average, Gui Qu Lai Xie's voice was widely popular and recognized as nice, and Ren Qiao'an had some expectations in his heart.

"Fascinated by your eyes

The Milky Way has traces

Through the gaps in time

It still really attracts my attention

This fleeting scene

The closest distance

Along your skin texture

Walking through the twisted arms

A dream for you

A dream for you..."

Ren Qiao'an had never heard the original song, but at least for these few moments, he liked it very much...

I really like this song. Even though the melody is so sad.

As soon as Guiqulaixie's voice stopped, Ren Qiao'an did not hesitate to applaud, and even clapped towards the microphone, fearing that the other party could not hear it.

"Thank you for your support."

"It's good. Keep up the good work." But Ren Qiao An's tone seemed very calm.

"You haven't told me why you are sad." Ren Qiao'an was still a little concerned about the fact that Gui Qu Lai Xi had cried.

"Nothing..." Guiqulaixi hesitated for a moment after answering this question. "I just suddenly thought of my ex."

“…”

Ren Qiao'an was silent.

Guiqulaixie also fell silent.

After a long while, Ren Qiao'an organized a spiritual chicken soup, and spoke earnestly, "It's okay to look back occasionally, but don't linger for too long. The past relationship is worth commemorating, but don't get too hung up on it. People should look forward and cherish what they have now."

“…”

Not hearing Guiqulaixi's response, Ren Qiaoan thought her words were not good enough, and continued seriously: "The most important thing in life is to be happy. Being sad for a while is enough. Besides..."

"Don't cry. If you cry, you won't be beautiful anymore."

"Pfft... How do you know I cried?"

Is it that funny? Ren Qiaoyuan is trying to comfort her seriously.

"I can tell from what I heard. Maybe you should look in the mirror now. Who knows how swollen your eyes are."

“…”

"In the end, you deserve better."

This sentence is what Ren Qiao'an really said.

"Hahaha, you don't have to tell me. Even if we break up, I'll definitely be the one who initiates it."

"oh."

Ren Qiaoan said perfunctorily, but what he was thinking was, "Then why are you crying?" "Then I was wrong. She deserves better."

“…Is that a comforting word?”

"I can't make you go from sad to happy, making you angry is also a choice."

As long as you don’t feel sad and don’t shed tears, that’s enough.

"Hmph, you disgusting bastard, I'm going to cheat on you and make you a cuckold."

"Sure. As long as you can find a girl in the group to chat with you. By the way, how long has it been since you broke up?"

The second half of the sentence is what Ren Qiao'an really cares about. As for how many options he has for chatting (sexy) now, Ren Qiao'an doesn't care.

"Not long." But Guiqulaixi was obviously focused on the first half of the sentence. "Little newbie, are you doubting my charm? I'm telling you, as long as I say "Are you there?", there will be plenty of good sisters and good girls in the group who will come to you.

It seemed like she was in a better mood and was in the mood to joke with her. Ren Qiaoan decided not to comfort her anymore. "Sister, are you beautiful?"

“…It’s okay.”

"I don't know if it will work, but you're definitely wishful thinking."

“…”

Glancing at the time, Ren Qiaoan felt the need to end the conversation. "Well, it's quite late. Time to go to bed. My roommates are all resting."

"Okay, let's talk next time. Bye."

"Bye, I'm hanging up."

After pressing the hang-up button, Ren Qiao'an sent another "Goodnight" emoji to Guiqulaixi, who immediately replied with an emoji. Ren Qiao'an put her phone in her pocket and looked out the dark window.

The cool breeze made her thoughts confused.

That night, Ren Qiaoyuan tossed and turned, unable to fall asleep.

She was thinking about "Return Home," her mind filled with the song. Although they had been flirting with each other for the past few days, sending each other the most sappy texts, they also had a tacit understanding not to actively seek each other's real information, including requesting photos or voice messages. Therefore, Ren Qiao'an had always been content to treat their relationship as a "text game."

But this time she is...

A bit over the line...?