So, thanks to the system's help, Lin Xiao, who saw it as a trap, successfully ended up hanging out with the male protagonist's friends.

Zong Jinze picked up his book and held it in his arms, creating a beautiful scene.

Ji Qianye, who was standing next to him, was also stunned when she saw Zong Jinze actually holding a book. This scene was too strange!

Haha, I never thought Zong Jinze would be a lackey one day!

Lin Xiao glanced at Ji Qianye, who was struggling to hold back his emotions, and thought he was acting strangely, so he wanted to ask him.

"What's wrong with you? Is your mouth twitching?"

Ji Qianye:...

"Is it that funny? Hurry up and grab a seat. I'll get your food for you. Lin Xiao, you come with me to get your food."

Lin Xiao frowned for a moment, his impression of this place wasn't very good. After all, it was here that he had met this scoundrel last time.

He didn't want to get to know any more people.

Meanwhile, Zong Jinze, who was standing next to him, was holding the rice bowl that was meant for Lin Xiao, but not his own.

He called the cafeteria lady and ordered a few dishes that he thought Lin Xiao would like, asking her to pack them into a lunchbox.

Just as he was about to say something, he was stopped by someone who had come—someone he knew.

Su Zimo!

"He doesn't like spicy food, didn't you know?"

As he spoke, he called to the auntie not to put any more chili peppers in, because he knew Lin Xiao would find it too spicy. He didn't like things that were too spicy.

Zong Jinze looked up, his brows furrowed for a moment, and looked not at Su Ziming, but at Lin Xiao, who still carried a hint of displeasure.

Why didn't you tell me you don't eat spicy food?

"I don't like hearing other people's information about you. You don't belong to anyone else."

The message was clear: even if Su Ziming knew, so what? You're his person, and it's up to him to manage you.

"Oh, I'm sorry, I didn't say that it's okay to eat mildly spicy food."

Lin Xiao pursed his lips and took the food from Zong Jinze's hand. He comforted his wife in a tone that suggested a strong will to survive.

"Hmph, hurry up and eat, or someone will be in your way here!"

Zong Jinze led the way to the spot where Ji Qianye had reserved seats for them, quickly leaving behind Su Zimo, who was following them like a shadow, as if afraid that he would catch up.

Lin Xiao seemed unaware that Zong Jinze was angry with him, assuming it was just a tiff, so he muttered something under his breath.

"Hey Zimo, wanna come eat with us?"

Lin Xiao heard 009's voice in his mind, sounding like he was about to cry but had no tears.

'Host, being sulky and being angry seem to mean the same thing. The male lead is angry!'

Oh, I don't know.

As expected, because Lin Xiao called out once more, Su Ziming shamelessly followed and even gave Zong Jinze a cold look.

"There are no seats around here. Can we share a meal?"

"Tch, what do you mean there's no space? This isn't a space at all. I really don't know what they're trying to do with so many."

Su Ziming didn't respond to Zong Jinze's words because he knew that this was just him looking for trouble, and there was no need to pay attention to it. He just needed to know how Lin Xiao felt.

"I'm sorry, Lin Xiao's agreement is not a decision you can make right now."

After Su Ziming finished speaking, he turned his gaze to Lin Xiao, waiting for his reply.

Lin Xiao was in a dilemma because he didn't know how to answer, and 009 wasn't around while the male lead was watching him.

"I..."

"Then I'll take a seat. Thank you, Lin Xiao. Do you see he has no objections?"

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