Qin Shiqing’s heart was a bit flustered as she gazed at the chat box on the computer screen, her palms sweating from nervousness.

She really sent it out.

What am I doing?

It’s not reserved at all, and so sudden!

"Hot? The weather’s pretty fine."

Summer hasn’t arrived yet, but Xiao Yue thought the temperature was just right.

Yan Qiuwen’s gaze also shifted from her book to Qin Shiqing.

Not many people can make this roommate blush; if there’s no surprise, it should be Su Zelin.

The two were chatting on Q, probably about some sensitive topic related to feelings.

Pupils contracted, gaze anxious, lightly biting her lower lip, one hand tinkering with her clothes, speaking hesitantly, all indicating she was in a state of turmoil.

If Su Zelin confessed to her, it shouldn’t be like this.

It’s likely that she confessed to Su Zelin instead.

But it must be a sudden confession, a little test, because no big progress in feelings has been heard; they haven’t reached a mutually beneficial stage, and if gently refused, the roommate should still keep face to avoid much awkwardness.

Girl Sherlock quickly deduced a lot of things.

Finance Department, boys’ dormitory.

Su Zelin was still bewildered.

Something’s wrong, very wrong, what’s up with this woman?

He never thought his reserved childhood friend would actively confess to a guy.

Even if that guy was himself.

In his past life, he chased her with much effort, finally coaxed her into bed, and that’s how they confirmed their relationship.

A while passed before the slacker came back to his senses.

Handsome Since Childhood: "Qin Shiqing, are you having a fever?"

Sunny Day: "Ah, you’re the one with a fever, I’m just fine. So, do you agree or not?"

Su Zelin carefully typed a few lines.

Deleted them, thinking they didn’t seem right.

Typed a few more lines.

Still deleted them.

After pondering for quite some time and deleting several unsatisfactory responses, Su Zelin finally hit ctrl + enter and sent it.

Handsome Since Childhood: "Well, Qin Shiqing, I aim to become a successor of socialism, and I can’t let feelings hinder my contribution to the country’s four modernizations, so I haven’t planned to date yet! Besides, I’ve always seen you as a sister; this would be incestuous, not allowed!"

This response was relatively tactful.

Accepting was not an option, but he tried not to hurt his childhood friend’s self-esteem.

Sunny Day: "When I wear skirts, you often sneak a peek at my legs. Don’t think I didn’t notice. What kind of brother does that? [Angry]"

Yeah, over in those islands, there are quite a few.

Su Zelin thought privately.

A bit awkward.

Does she have eyes on her back? How does she know?

Handsome Since Childhood: "No such thing, I, Su Zelin, am an upright man and would never do such a sleazy thing! I can swear: if I ever peeked at your legs, may lightning strike me, roasted like a suckling pig!"

After all, there are no cameras in her room, and I refuse to admit it, dead without evidence, what can you do to me, nah nah nah~~~

With Su Zelin playing rogue, Qin Shiqing was at a loss.

Sunny Day: "Alright, just kidding with you. Actually, it’s like this, I just want you to be my boyfriend for a day [Pout]"

Handsome Since Childhood: "No way? Qin Shiqing, didn’t expect you to be such an easygoing person [Wipe sweat]"

For just a day, and with Qin Shiqing initiating, isn’t this not considered being a player?

Should I agree or not?

Su Zelin was a bit conflicted.

But he soon realized he misunderstood:

Sunny Day: "Idiot, it’s not what you think! I mean, pretend to be my boyfriend for a day!"

Handsome Since Childhood: "Why?"

Sunny Day: "It’s like this, I have a few suitors here at Zhejiang University. I’ve rejected them many times and even claimed to have a boyfriend, but they just don’t believe it. So, I need someone to act, so they stop bothering me."

Su Zelin suddenly understood.

Just acting?

That’s fine then.

Really gave me a scare just now.

Handsome Since Childhood: "Doesn’t Zhejiang University have any men? Couldn’t you just find someone you know?"

Sunny Day: "Many I know already have girlfriends, and those who don’t aren’t up to par. I considered many but none were suitable; finally, I thought of you. You’re barely qualified to pretend to be my boyfriend!"

Her words had a bit of pride; she felt the need to regain ground.

Handsome Since Childhood: "Sounds so reluctant, then forget it, find someone else to act, I’m going to take a shower!"

Sunny Day: "Don’t you dare walk away before agreeing [Knife][Knife][Knife]"

Seeing the three bloody knives in a row in the chat box, Su Zelin trembled.

This woman Qin Shiqing is so fierce, she’s serious.

If he didn’t agree, she might just add a new technique to her morning routine—cutting to ensure a cure.

A little scared!

Handsome Since Childhood: "Uh, alright then, such a daunting task, who else but Jianglan Huang Zongze. After all, I’m a man of looks, physique, skills, and can even drive a Santana with one hand, leave it to me!"

Sunny Day: "Hmph, that’s more like it, it’s settled, don’t you dare go back on your word. I’m off to bed now, Xiaolinzi, you may withdraw!"

Handsome Since Childhood: "Yes, ma’am!"

...

Zhejiang University campus, girls’ dormitory.

After the conversation ended, Qin Shiqing’s cherry lips pouted high.

Even though her childhood friend agreed to pretend to be her boyfriend.

The girl still wasn’t satisfied.

The most important first thing got rejected.

Luckily, she had a backup plan, or it would’ve been extremely awkward.

Calling me a sister?

Hmph, I don’t believe it!

Who peeks at their sister’s legs, who has a lewd brother like that!

That guy likely yearns for the whole forest, unwilling to hang on just one tree.

Sigh, seems like Yan Qiuwen was right.

What to do?

After worrying for a while, the girl finally perked up.

Never mind, people do change.

Xiaolinzi is still young and curious, only then enamored with new and fresh things.

He’ll eventually understand clothes may be better new, but people aren’t.

I’m going to slowly change him!

Qin Shiqing secretly clenched her tiny fists, secretly making up her mind.

At this time, she didn’t notice that two gazes in her dormitory had been watching her, observing all the subtle changes in her emotions.

Yan Qiuwen turned into an emotionless analysis machine again.

First, there was frustration and unwillingness.

Looks like Shiqing was rejected by Su Zelin.

As expected.

But she was prepared with an exit strategy, so it wasn’t too awkward.

After frustration came worry, because the childhood friend was too wild to be assured.

Finally, her gaze returned to being determined, seemingly uplifted but actually just an Ah Q mentality of self-comforting.

Most women are more emotional than rational. Even someone like Shiqing, in the face of emotions, her IQ might drop lower than an idiot, knowing she shouldn’t be like this, yet still finding groundless reasons to convince herself, like moths to a flame.

She sighed slightly.

Shiqing, oh Shiqing, you really can’t handle this player.

By nature, he seeks novelty and yearns for the big forest; he definitely won’t be tied down by one tree.

No matter how good that tree looks, it won’t matter.

Once he’s climbed one tree enough, he’ll crave to climb a second, a third...

Because from atop each different tree, he can see a different forest view.

Besides, this guy’s already climbed other trees, and you’re still blissfully unaware.

Recalling the osmanthus aroma she smelled in the car while sitting in the passenger seat that day.

Yan Qiuwen’s mind sprang forth three words.

Big jerk!

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