It's just The Sims, how did it become my ideal love story?

Chapter 257 High school is still too tough~ (Third update!)

One English class, and a whole bunch of students fell asleep.

Gu Huai and Fang Boyu were not among them.

Gu Huai was in good spirits. After all, the simulation had a passive effect that restored his energy, so coping with a day's classes was not a problem. Experiencing youth is not a comprehensive experience, and Gu Huai missed the feeling of being able to sleep well when he was studying, and not even knowing that he could sleep for a whole day.

After starting work and entering the workforce, I realized that it wasn't that I was good at sleeping, but rather that studying in high school was really tiring.

Gu Huai was in good spirits and didn't sleep, while Fang Boyu was punished by being made to stand next to the podium and listen to the entire class, and was unable to fall asleep.

They were finally freed after school.

Gu Huai looked at Fang Boyu, who seemed to be sore all over as he walked off the podium, and asked, "Did you gain anything special from standing by the podium and listening to the whole class?"

Fang Boyu thought for a moment, then said in a low voice, "The English teacher didn't apply the powder evenly; her face is whiter than her neck."

"Hahaha, I'm going to tell my English teacher."

Hey! You little blackie!

After a while, most of the students in the class left one after another. Fang Boyu and Zhang Hong also went to the cafeteria for lunch. After all, they were boarding students, so they might as well use the money on their meal cards. If they didn't use it enough, their parents would find out and they would be scolded: "You eat those unclean things outside every day. Aren't you afraid of getting sick from eating them?"
Gu Huai thought to himself, "These parents must have never eaten in the cafeteria themselves. If they did, they probably wish their kids could drink some gutter oil."

Gu Huai looked up and saw Qin Yuhan saying something to Cai Yan, and then Qin Yuhan walked out of the classroom alone.

I'm just idling around anyway, and the time in the simulation is precious, so I don't want to waste it.

The biggest effect of this mentality is that Gu Huai can easily let go of his pride in the simulation. He used to think he was thin-skinned, but later he realized that people's bottom line is destroyed step by step.

"Why didn't you go out to eat with Qin Yuhan? If you're being ostracized, just tell me."

Cai Yan glared at Gu Huai, who was spouting nonsense, and said, "You're the one who's being isolated. Don't worry, even if there's no one left in the world, I won't be isolated."

"Why? Are you schizophrenic?"

"Fuck off!"

I'm so angry.

He had kindly declined Qin Yuhan's invitation to have dinner together, but this was a small reward for the boy's hard work in the tug-of-war.

I almost got so angry after just a couple of sentences.

What are we waiting for him for? That heartless bastard!

Gu Huai also knew when to stop while things were going well, since Cai Yan's ability to withstand pressure was not as strong as it would be in the future; to be more precise, she was prone to acting rashly.

"Want to go out for dinner together?"

Gu Huai asked directly, unlike those high school students around him who clearly wanted to invite the girl they liked, but had to go through hundreds of detours and thousands of layers of armor before they could even open their mouths.

They'd start by saying things like, "We're just about to go eat," or "I have a coupon here," and so on.

Having been through this age, Gu Huai naturally knew why: it was simply because he was afraid of rejection, afraid that if he spoke directly, the other person would reject him decisively, thus losing even the right to have a secret crush.

However, Gu Huai doesn't have these concerns now.

Cai Yan was somewhat surprised that Gu Huai would speak so easily and simply, which led her to have other thoughts: If I agree too readily, will he overthink it? But since he's so direct, I can't possibly refuse, right? However...
Gu Huai could roughly tell what she was thinking by looking at her eyes darting around frantically and her overall awkwardness.

He coughed and said, "Shall we celebrate our class's victory in the tug-of-war?"

"Well, there's nothing we can do about it then. Let's celebrate."

Only then did he stand up.

Gu Huai wanted to roar.

A class's victory, and you're celebrating it by just two people? What do you mean, one person can form an army?

However, it has nothing to do with self-deception; it's simply a matter of one person wanting a way out and the other providing one.

High school students are still innocent, innocently adorable.

The two walked out of the school together. It was a winter evening, and darkness fell particularly quickly. The light was already dim, and the streetlights came on one after another, while different fragrances wafted through the entire street outside the school.

"It looks like you guys won pretty easily today. Many of the PE students in Class 2 couldn't beat you."

Cai Yan didn't know when it started, but she gradually got used to being with Gu Huai. She was no longer worried about being seen by acquaintances, so she was always wary, glancing around cautiously and remaining vigilant at all times.

It was under these changing psychological circumstances that she gained a deeper understanding of the present moment.

For example, the street in front of the school may seem long, but you can actually walk out of it very quickly.

For example, many people walking down the street don't really care who they're walking with. No matter how beautiful or charming you are, you won't be constantly noticed. For example, Gu Huai's scent, even when he's sweating, is different from the body odor of other men.

It was blown by the wind into the air, mingling with the aromas wafting from the restaurants all over the street.

He may seem to talk nonsense and be unserious at times, but he never does anything out of line.

Just because I agreed to have dinner with him doesn't mean we'll become close. The distance is safe, like a normal classmate relationship—safe enough to be almost regrettable.

"That's because I'm here. If I'm the first one standing, that's an insurmountable wall. Do you even know what a wall is?"

It's okay if you don't understand; some cultural background is indeed necessary.

Cai Yan couldn't help but roll her eyes at him, "You're so proud of yourself after just a tug-of-war competition. Anyone who didn't know better would think you won the world championship."

"Wow, if I win the world championship, a simple meal won't be enough to satisfy me."

"Then what else do you want?"

"I"

Gu Huai glanced at Cai Yan's gaze, her fair face bathed in the evening streetlights, her features tinged with delicate cherry blossoms.

Those eyes, gleaming with an inexplicable light, were like a lake illuminated by moonlight.

No one can just blindly bow to such a magnificent face, and besides, Gu Huai wasn't really that presumptuous; his Adam's apple bobbed involuntarily.

Instead, she couldn't withstand his tender gaze and turned her head away.

"You'll have to pay me for at least a month."

He said something that had absolutely no entertainment value.

Oh well, that's just how people are. You can't have something funny to show every day, or something to do every single day. Does anyone in the family understand?
"Pfft, that's it."

Cai Yan was amused by Gu Huai's little tricks.

He acts all innocent, just like Xiao Chunan. No, he is Xiao Chunan.

"You're even mocking me now, huh? Don't push me too far, I have no idea how terrifying I'll be when I do."

"No need, you've already bent down enough."

"Pure fabrication, prejudice, misunderstanding, and stereotypes."

"Anxious."

"Where did this little black guy come from!"

Gu Huaizhen was starting to lose his composure.

Why the sudden aggression? Weren't you just blushing and bubbling tea a moment ago?
Enjoying Gu Huai's scratching-headed look, Cai Yan and Gu Huai naturally walked to the small restaurant where they had eaten together.

Although it was supposed to be a celebration, we didn't order a lot of food. We only ordered one small dish more than enough for two people, which was quite restrained.

In front of Cai Yan, Gu Huai naturally didn't need to pretend. Anyway, she would know what kind of person he was in the future, so why bother pretending?
I just went and devoured it all! Eat, eat, eat!

The food outside of school is a hundred times more delicious than the food at school, and I did put in a lot of effort in the afternoon, so it's normal to eat more.

Cai Yan couldn't help but laugh. "No one's going to take it from you, why are you eating so fast?"

Gu Huai looked up at Cai Yan and said, "It's hard to say."

Cai Yan:
What an idiot! Is it considered robbery if I treat you to a meal?

I'll just rob you!
Eat, eat, eat!
Cai Yan was initially worried and doubtful. Would it be too much like a date for the two of them to eat together outside of school, with only a man and a woman by themselves?
If teachers or someone else saw this, they might treat it as puppy love.
But these thoughts were quickly dispelled.

eat!
Can't we let this jerk have it too easy? He's treating, but he can't even eat?

The waiter clearing away the dishes watched the young couple devouring their food and couldn't help but sigh silently.

He's quite good-looking, so why does he eat so voraciously?

Sigh, high school students have it too tough.

It's heartbreaking.

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(End of this chapter)