Chapter 67 (First Release)
"A man with poor kidney function is useless," the system earnestly advised.
Ning Wanwan didn't quite understand. Was "bad kidneys" such an important thing? And what did it have to do with being useless?
The system spoke so loudly, as if afraid she wouldn't notice.
She didn't pay much attention and glanced around the classroom a few more times, hoping that she might see Jiang Chengran, but she happened to see the male lead Qi Lin instead.
Qi Lin was doing his own thing, his eyes lowered, his aura restrained to an unremarkable degree, looking like an ordinary person, and clearly not as dazzling as Jiang Chengran and Zhou Yanyao in the class.
However, the plot clearly states that he will be the strongest overpowered protagonist who reaches the pinnacle of the world.
It's really hard to tell right now... well, there are still some clues.
I wonder when the male lead will get involved in the recent events in the East District; it should be soon.
Taking advantage of the fact that the male lead was focused on his own thing and oblivious to the stares of others, Ning Wanwan couldn't help but glance at him a few more times.
Unexpectedly, the male protagonist suddenly looked up and stared precisely in her direction.
Caught off guard, Ning Wanwan met the male lead's deep, calm black eyes for a few seconds, then hurriedly looked away, pretending that she had just accidentally seen him.
Qi Lin frowned. She looked at him. Didn't she want to talk to him about something?
Zhou Yanyao was not outside either; no one knew where he had gone.
The girl was left standing alone outside the classroom, looking particularly forlorn and helpless.
Just as Qi Lin was about to stand up, he saw Zhou Yanyao return and appear outside the classroom.
Qi Lin paused for a moment, then calmly sat back down.
Ning Wanwan also saw Zhou Yanyao appear, but she assumed that Zhou Yanyao had just come back from the toilet.
Seeing the other person striding quickly into the classroom, she hesitated for a moment, then didn't call out to them again, letting them walk past.
To everyone's surprise, after walking a few steps, the pair of sneakers paused for a moment, as if struggling and hesitating, before turning around and walking back.
Feeling the tall young man blocking her way, Ning Wanwan looked up at him with slight confusion.
Zhou Yanyao was also looking at her, his face devoid of its usual bright smile, his lips pulled straight back.
It seemed like she was sulking. Ning Wanwan thought to herself, somewhat puzzled.
But she didn't expect what the other party was angry about, because deep down she didn't think that what she had done was worth Zhou Yanyao, an unrelated person, being angry about.
For people who don't like her, those little things are naturally insignificant.
Ning Wanwan's thinking still hadn't truly shifted to the "Ah, so someone likes me" line.
"...Zhou Yanyao, what's wrong?"
Ning Wanwan hesitated for a moment, and seeing that the other person still hadn't left and was looking at her as if she were a heartless person, she cautiously asked.
Zhou Yanyao: "..."
The girl's reaction was so obvious that Zhou Yanyao could tell at a glance that she hadn't taken what she had said before to heart.
Perhaps those words were just casually said to appease him.
Zhou Yanyao suddenly felt the tightness in his chest dissipate helplessly.
Everyone else doesn't care, but you're just making a fool of yourself by agonizing over it.
"...It's nothing." Zhou Yanyao finally managed a smile, his tone relaxed, as if he had returned to his usual self. "Wanwan, it's you who's wrong."
Ning Wanwan was a little confused and repeated blankly, “I”.
"Yeah. Why have you been standing here all day? Are you looking for someone from our class?"
Ning Wanwan wondered if it was just her imagination, but Zhou Yanyao seemed to be gritting his teeth when he said "whoever".
Ning Wanwan hesitated for a moment, then touched the invitation letter in her pocket.
Jiang Chengran didn't know when he would be back. After all, she wasn't in this class, so she couldn't accurately predict when he would return. Running around a few more times wouldn't necessarily help her find him, and it would also put a lot of pressure on Ning Wanwan, who was already under intense scrutiny.
It would be better to entrust it to someone you trust and have them pass it on to Jiang Chengran.
With that thought in mind, Ning Wanwan made up her mind and took out the invitation letter from her pocket.
The delicate, pink envelope, which looked just like a love letter, caught Zhou Yanyao's attention almost immediately when the girl held it in her hand.
“Wanwan, you…” Zhou Yanyao’s throat was a little dry, and he was incredulous at the guess that had come to mind.
Sure enough, Ning Wanwan whispered, "Zhou Yanyao, could you help me pass this on to Jiang Chengran?"
"Wanwan, are you kidding me?"
Zhou Yanyao was almost laughing in anger; this guy wanted him to deliver the love letter.
Even if you're incredibly magnanimous, you can't bring yourself to hand your crush's love letter to your rival!
Ning Wanwan didn't catch Zhou Yanyao's key phrase: "
Zhou Yanyao had no intention of repeating himself.
He remained silent, staring intently at the envelope, his gaze terrifyingly serious. Ning Wanwan thought he was unwilling, and her voice trailed off: "Before you give it to him, have him open it and read it carefully. Don't say anything else..."
Seeing Zhou Yanyao's face darken even more, Ning Wanwan swallowed hard, her voice barely audible, "It's okay if you don't want to see me off, just pretend I didn't say anything..."
The girl's tone was humble and soft, which made Zhou Yanyao feel even more distressed, his heart aching beyond words.
...Why does Jiang Chengran deserve such special treatment from her?
Unable to bear it any longer, Zhou Yanyao felt a certain flame within him suddenly reignite.
He remained silent for a while, his voice unchanged, before finally saying, "I can help you with this."
Ning Wanwan was taken aback, completely unexpected that Zhou Yanyao's thoughts had gone completely astray: "Really?"
Zhou Yanyao nodded: "Yes, of course."
Ning Wanwan pursed her lips happily and gave him a small smile: "Thank you."
No more running around waiting for Jiang Chengran under the gazes and scrutiny of these students! Yay!
Looking at Ning Wanwan's seemingly happy smile, Zhou Yanyao felt like a jealous husband.
If you like them, why not give them to them yourself instead of having someone else deliver them?
So I guess I don't really like it that much.
So there's still an opportunity to take advantage of it.
“But Wanwan, I’ll help you with this…” Zhou Yanyao looked at the girl whose smile had not yet faded and spoke again, seemingly with some curiosity.
"Wanwan, what do you plan to offer in exchange?"
“…Eh?” Ning Wanwan was truly stunned this time.
"交, to exchange"
“Yes,” Zhou Yanyao scratched his head helplessly, “After all, Jiang Chengran, that person’s personality… and I’m afraid even if you ask someone else, no one would dare to pass it on for you.”
Ning Wanwan immediately dismissed her initial thought.
She looked at Zhou Yanyao, somewhat hesitant.
"Hmm," Zhou Yanyao tilted his head slightly. The handsome and refreshing high school boy looked puzzled, casually leaning against the wall with one hand, as if asking her what she was thinking. "Does Wanwan think there's a problem with the exchange?"
Ning Wanwan: "There's no problem..."
Rather, Ning Wanwan has always approved of this form of assistance in her heart, since helping others is not something that others are obligated to do.
But she always felt—
"Does Wanwan feel that talking about exchanging things isn't something I should be saying?"
Zhou Yanyao seemed to have read her thoughts and asked directly.
Ning Wanwan lowered her eyelashes somewhat embarrassedly, feeling that saying it like that made her seem like she was trying to get someone's help for free.
But she was indeed puzzled.
Zhou Yanyao's direct and frank statement actually made Ning Wanwan lower her guard a bit.
"...Hmm, this doesn't feel like your usual style."
Zhou Yanyao laughed helplessly: "Wanwan, don't imagine me to be too selfless. If you're like that, I'll feel embarrassed to make any requests."
He sighed, not looking at Ning Wanwan, and scratched his cheek awkwardly. "It's like this, I have a small request that I'd like Wanwan to grant."
Zhou Yanyao's words piqued Ning Wanwan's curiosity a little: "What are your requirements?"
To everyone's surprise, Zhou Yanyao replied, "I haven't decided yet."
Ning Wanwan: "..."
Zhou Yanyao blinked and said matter-of-factly, "There's no conflict, Wanwan. I'm just still struggling with it... but I promise I won't make things difficult for you. If you want to refuse any of my requests, you can do so anytime. I won't force you."
"Wanwan, will you agree to my 'deal'?" He leaned down and gazed intently at the girl, his eyes seemingly filled only with her reflection.
Like a loyal, pitiful big dog begging for a reward.
But who knows if that seemingly loyal and obedient big dog is secretly plotting something?
Ning Wanwan hesitated for a moment, then looked at the empty seat in the classroom where Jiang Chengran was sitting.
"Okay." She agreed softly and handed the pink invitation to Zhou Yanyao.
Zhou Yanyao suppressed the urge to tear the "love letter" to shreds immediately and stuffed it into his pocket.
"No peeking." Ning Wanwan thought for a moment and couldn't help but add.
There was something really wrong with Zhou Yanyao, otherwise she wouldn't have said that.
"Hey, did Wanwan find out?" Zhou Yanyao lowered his eyes, trying not to let Ning Wanwan see the frustration he was trying to suppress, and dejectedly assured her.
"Don't worry, I won't peek at what Wanwan said."
Ning Wanwan said again earnestly, "Thank you."
"You're welcome, Wanwan." Zhou Yanyao smiled with some surprise.
"This is a 'deal' with Wanwan, and I'm really looking forward to the rewards later."
Ning Wanwan pursed her lips, feeling that something was off.
She gave a soft "hmm," turned and left, thinking as she walked. On the way, she couldn't help but vent to the system, something she rarely does.
"I always feel like all these people really like to talk to me about deals."
Even the usually good-tempered Shen Wu and Zhou Yanyao have become like this.
"Why? Is this some kind of changed code?"
Ning Wanwan was puzzled, but the system, which had the same thoughts, saw it clearly.
【It's all because of yourself, host...】 Because you've been rejecting them all along. No matter how cowardly or timid you appear, it's undeniable that you're fundamentally rejecting them without any room for compromise.
No matter how harmless it may seem, it can only make you put aside your outward rejection. What difference does it actually make?
Since a gradual approach is ineffective, let's force a connection.
In the context of "transactions," any forced contact seems to become perfectly natural.
[So, host...] The system paused for a moment.
It's fair to say that you caused all of this.
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