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

Chapter 41 Those Flowers
Gu Huai realized that Lin Jiang and Cai Yan had the only thing in common.

These two people usually have their own style and temperament, but they will occasionally play a joke on you that will scare you to death.

I don't know if they're like this in their daily lives, or if they only have such thoughts because they're dealing with me and I seem easier to tease. It's probably not that simple.

Don't think of yourself as too special. After all, women are multifaceted and fascinating creatures, and it's normal for them to have occasional mood swings.

Making jokes like this, which are so easily misunderstood, really tests a person's rationality.
"Stop messing around. My body is good enough to sell a kidney for, but who would want it?"

"That's not necessarily true. Isn't there an old saying that beauty is in the eye of the beholder?"

"The premise is that it has to be a flower."

What am I? I have no money to spend.

What's the point of looking at this? It's definitely not something you'd be interested in for money.

The young woman in front of him, whose attire was quite different from when they first met, couldn't help but chuckle. "Such low self-esteem, huh?"

Gu Huai did not deny this fact. Of course, it was not a good thing to belittle himself all the time. He might seem like a complaining woman and give others the impression that he was only good at self-pity.

So Gu Huai shrugged and answered casually, "No, actually it takes courage to face the fact that you are just an ordinary person."

"How can someone who has courage be an ordinary person?"

This statement seems to make some sense, but it also doesn't. Many people have courage, but that doesn't change the fact that they are just ordinary people. Their courage isn't earth-shattering; it might even seem like children playing house, simply entertaining themselves and comforting themselves in their own world.

But there's no point in continuing this topic, hmm? Gu Huai felt that he didn't know if it was his mindset or his way of thinking that had changed slightly.

They are considering more and more things, not just focusing on their own emotions, and can even think about whether they should continue the previous topic or change the topic.

"You're right, it's getting late. Are you going back to school or home?"

Gu Huai looked at her casually, but he was actually afraid that she would say something like she didn't want to go home and suggested that they go to the movies to fulfill their promise from last time.

He genuinely lacks experience in dating women, and might easily expose his inexperience if he's caught off guard.

She smiled, not saying anything that would worry Gu Huai, and it was unclear whether the amazing Lin Jiang had seen through her once again.

Her WeChat name shouldn't be "Energetic Little Ginger," it should be "Magical Little Ginger."

"My rented apartment is near the school. Since you're going to thank me today, why don't you give me a ride home?"

Is this a thank you?
Why does this sound like a reward? Is it because I always seem lazy and casual, so I find things like taking people home troublesome?
Gu Huai felt that she had underestimated her own charm.

The familiar, relaxed atmosphere kept comforting him, and Gu Huai even started joking around.

"Isn't it enough to just see you onto the bus?"

"That's hardly a thank you; it's too perfunctory."

She could even mimic the expression of a little girl by slightly pouting her lips.

"Let's go then."

The two walked down the street, the other carrying a large guitar case, with no intention of taking a taxi.

Gu Huai had been wanting to suggest that he help carry it himself.

It's not light, is it? Although I have no dating experience, it seems that society expects men to shoulder certain responsibilities in situations like this.

But won't you feel like you're behaving inexplicably? It might seem like you're deliberately trying to impress someone or show goodwill, which could actually make the other person wary and defensive?
Okay, after eating that five-point intelligence memory sandwich, I seem to be thinking more, but not appearing any smarter.

Just as Gu Huai was thinking about these things, he suddenly saw the other person stop.

He stopped too.

Lin Jiang turned to face him, looking somewhat aggrieved.

"The guitar is so heavy, walking is so tiring."

Gu Huai: ?
He said softly, "How about I carry it for you?"

"Thank you for your help. You're really a man!"

As he spoke, he naturally took off the large guitar case and handed it to himself.

It is indeed a bit heavy. In the past, I probably wouldn't have been able to walk for long, but after the stats improved significantly, it seems to be quite easy now.

When I carried the guitar case on my back and saw the other person's satisfied expression, a strange sense of vanity crept over me.

However, Gu Huai quickly realized it.

Has she become so attentive and considerate that she satisfies her vanity? Her own male chauvinism is so subtly hidden.

Gu Huai looked at the woman beside him who seemed much more 'relaxed' and couldn't help but ask.

"Did you do it on purpose?"

"What's intentional?"

She looked confused.

Gu Huai finally spoke up, "If I weren't here today, you'd probably still be carrying it home anyway, so you're deliberately trying to make me carry it?"

"Are you doing this on purpose? Do you enjoy being teased by me so much?"

"That's not what I meant. Maybe I'm overthinking it, but I always feel like you're more considerate of my feelings."

It was a bit difficult to explain, but Gu Huai thought that she was smart enough to understand what he meant.

He hesitated before saying those words, then saw Lin Jiang's smile beside him grow even brighter.

she says.

"First of all, the guitar case is really heavy. Secondly, if you weren't here today, why would I be stupid enough to walk back? I would definitely have taken a taxi home."

So, the reason I chose to take this long road home was because I wanted to talk to myself. Wait a minute? This is getting more and more wrong. This will only make me more arrogant, okay?

This made things even more chaotic, and Gu Huai could only helplessly say to her, "Are all beautiful women as unpredictable as you?"

The intention was to offer a small compliment and also to change the subject.

But Lin Jiang looked at herself, narrowed her eyes, and asked.

"Beautiful woman, oh, I remember now, there's a very beautiful woman among your colleagues. Are you thinking of her?"

"No, that's my team leader, my boss."

"A strong boss conquering a weak subordinate seems like a good theme."

"I admire Sister Lin."

Gu Huai surrendered immediately, and Cai Yan's situation only got more complicated the more it was explained.

It's best not to explain, otherwise what should I say? They're not just boss and subordinate, they're also old classmates from high school?
"Pfft~ Now you're calling me Sister Lin? This morning you told me to call you Brother."

"That was because I was out of my mind."

"I think you're not just having a seizure, you've finally gotten some guts."

Okay, it certainly got inflated.

Just as Gu Huai was about to speak, the other person raised an eyebrow slightly, revealing a familiar dimple.

"But if you want to hear it, I can call you that too."

"Ugh, just thinking about it makes me cringe."

"What's wrong? Aren't you satisfied yet?"

"What I mean is, what have I done to deserve this? Just be normal, just be normal."

Indeed, Lin Jiang in this state was hard to resist. Gu Huai wondered if he should go back to the simulation and bully that timid Lin Jiang.
Okay, it's gotten a little gloomy.

"Getting scared again~"

She hummed softly.

Gu Huai, carrying his guitar, suddenly remembered something.

"By the way, do you usually play in a band as a side job?"

"No, I don't play in a band. They're my students. Their lead singer just happened to be sick today and couldn't perform. They also had appointments with their boss, so they asked me for help. I'm just helping them with one performance."

So that's how it is. The truth is simpler than I thought.

This also proves that sometimes thinking too much is indeed not a good thing.

"You're quite kind-hearted."

"Isn't this something you should have known already? After all, I look so handsome today~"

He thought of Lin Jiang, who had stood up for him.

Indeed, she is such a kind person. Beautiful, with a good personality, and always considerate of others' feelings. It's a bit unfair to her, after all, a woman like her should be able to live a simpler and more carefree life.

Even if someone has a bad temper, they will be tolerated endlessly.

Thinking about it this way, I feel even smaller.

"But I was still taken aback when I saw you today. The way you're dressed makes you look like someone who plays in a band often."

"You have to match your clothes and temperament with everything you do, otherwise people will feel that it is too incongruous."

"But that doesn't stop you from singing very well. My colleagues are all praising you."

Don't you know what I sound like when I sing?

"How could I?"

The words that were on the tip of his tongue wouldn't come out, and Gu Huai noticed the strange look in the other person's eyes.

It's as if I should know all this.

Why do I feel this way? Even if simulations can affect reality to some extent, I've only just found out in the simulation that she's from the same high school as me and is my junior.
Then she saw Lin Jiang chuckle softly, "Never mind, these things aren't important."

With this woman, who makes you feel like a gentle breeze, by your side, there seems to be no chance for an awkward silence. She always has something to talk about, and she always manages to make you forget the burdens of life and give you a chance to relax and breathe.

And so, without realizing it, they had entered the music academy's grounds. They could see many young men and women passing by, full of youthful vigor, chatting and laughing.

This made Gu Huai think of his past self, but did he really have any particularly unforgettable memories? It seemed that he didn't have as many as he had in the simulation.

My youth was so unremarkable, it's like throwing it away.

"Okay, I'll stay here for now." I stopped in front of a fairly new-looking residential complex nearby.

Gu Huai knew that this easy, wonderful, and dreamlike journey was coming to an end. He felt a little unsatisfied, but one should know when to stop.

He smiled and nodded, "Then I'll leave you here. Get some rest."

The young woman, wearing a baseball cap, remained radiant and beautiful. "Okay, be careful on your way home too~"

The other person turned around gracefully and took two steps when Gu Huai suddenly realized something and hurriedly called out, "Wait! You forgot your guitar!"

Lin Jiang didn't seem surprised at all. Instead, she smiled and showed her shallow dimples, saying, "It's okay, you can take it home and play with it for a couple of days."

Gu Huai was taken aback. "Me, play guitar?"

Lin Jiang widened her eyes slightly, seemingly curious, "Yeah, you don't play guitar anymore?"

Lin Jiang had been gone for a long time, but the man stood there, unable to come to his senses.

When did I learn to play the guitar?
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(End of this chapter)