He's in Detective Conan, and he's the mastermind behind everything.

Xiaolan paused, then suddenly turned around and said with a start, "Shuiyue-jun, you've been intentionally keeping your distance from me before, not only because of my misunderstanding, but also because I thought you would interfere with your interactions with other girls?"

Yingsheng let out a long sigh.

"more or less."

"So... is it because of this that you often mention Shinichi in front of me?"

"Sigh, that's right. I hope you two can stick together all the time."

The system is quite strict in judging feelings of love. Ran and Shinichi Kudo are mutually in love, so Hotaru naturally has no feelings for her.

As a result of some strange misunderstandings, things have turned out the way they are now.

"terribly sorry!"

Xiaolan blushed and bowed deeply: "I...I will make it up to Shuiyue-kun!"

Ying Sheng, who had quickly moved to the side, was taken aback.

"what?"

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Chapter 14 Xiaolan's Dating Guidance

"You're not trying to play matchmaker for me, are you? Let's skip that."

The path from the classroom to the karate club was really long, and Hotaru was feeling quite exhausted.

"What are Shuiyue-kun's views on love?" Xiaolan asked curiously.

"True love, absolute true love."

"Eh……"

"I'm serious, this is a matter of life and death for me. Longevity and stability are my core pursuits, ideally lasting until the very end."

Xiaolan seemed to understand but not quite, then smiled slightly. "Does Shuiyue-kun want to date with marriage in mind? That doesn't match your love for cherry blossoms."

"After all, it's just a hope, whether we can actually get it is another matter... By the way," Ying Sheng said with a smile, "Ivy, if we replace cherry blossoms with ivy, it would be just right."

"Pfft... I understand."

A sly smile flashed in Xiaolan's eyes. "So, Shuiyue-kun is also conflicted, right? Sometimes you still look forward to a more dazzling display."

"Well, let's just consider it the restlessness of my overactive hormones during puberty, but I'll still distinguish between what's important and what's not."

If the relationship is too bland, and only a little love keeps you going every day, Hotaru will also be very distressed.

Not only is it that unlocking new skills seems like a long way off, but more importantly, it would be very boring.

But if there's no minimum guarantee, how can one talk about pursuing higher goals?

At this stage, Ying Sheng actually wants to find a girlfriend who is a Yamato Nadeshiko type, and then... secretly test the waters to see if he can develop into a scumbag.

Unfortunately, he estimated that it was not very feasible.

After all, his experience in Shinjuku Kabukicho on his first day after transmigrating taught him a lesson.

Ah... this is really a dilemma.

Although he is still single, he seems to have an excessive sense of self and overthink things.

Maybe no one will be truly sincere towards him?

"Well, that won't do."

"what?"

Ying Sheng looked up in surprise and saw Xiao Lan standing with her hands on her hips, looking at him with a serious expression.

"Since you want to be in a relationship, you should show some confidence. I just thought about it carefully, and although my presence has caused you some trouble in interacting with other girls, you haven't actually taken the initiative at all."

"Forehead……"

Ying Sheng scratched his head. "I'm not very good at striking up conversations with girls."

No, he is actually very good at it.

But if "true love" is the premise, he doesn't know what to do.

In both his past and present lives, he only has Qingzi as a case study. If he uses her as a template... it seems that the most crucial prerequisite is mutual attraction.

So aren't all those methods just a burden?

If he could win other people's love just by looking at himself, he wouldn't have been on the verge of death on the first day after he transmigrated, and he would have debuted as an idol on the second day.

"Even if he doesn't initiate conversation, Mizuki-kun's usual behavior is a bit off."

"How to say?"

"Mizuki-kun is very organized in everything he does, and he is always very polite to his classmates..."

"Wait a minute, isn't this better?"

No, it's just...

Shuiyue-kun gives off the impression of a well-educated aristocratic young master. It's wonderful, but it also creates a sense of distance, as if you're from another world. Even if a girl has feelings for you, knowing she'll definitely be rejected, she wouldn't dare to express them at all.

Xiaolan pondered for a moment, then nodded emphatically: "That's right, it's just a bit too ascetic!"

Ascetic type or something...

Ying Sheng seemed to be deep in thought. "Is there a mirror?"

Xiaolan rummaged through her handbag and handed Yingsheng a small red makeup mirror.

"Mizuki-kun is very handsome, and his skin is amazing. But the feeling I'm talking about isn't just because of his appearance, it's mainly his demeanor. Mizuki-kun is always so composed no matter what he does, as if he's been through a lot."

"That just shows that I'm good at pretending, and I'll try to correct it in the future."

Ying Sheng felt slightly helpless; it was simply impossible for him to genuinely believe that Japanese high school life was interesting.

In comparison, last night's event was more interesting; I wonder when we'll meet again.

Just be a little more careful after that.

Ying Sheng opened the makeup mirror, and below it was a family photo of three people: a handsome man, a beautiful woman, and a cute little girl in the middle who looked to be only six or seven years old.

Her gaze shifted instantly as Ying Sheng compared herself to her flawless right cheek in the mirror.

"How about we make a cut here?"

"Hmm... What a waste."

"Wouldn't that make people feel more at ease?"

"..."

Xiao Lan was speechless. She grabbed Ying Sheng's hand and moved the makeup mirror further away.

"What do you see?"

Ying Sheng raised an eyebrow slightly, "A stinking carcass?"

"I already said it's because of your aura, Mizuki-kun. A scar that doesn't affect your overall appearance will probably only make people think you come from a martial arts family, making you seem even more unapproachable... No, what am I thinking?"

Xiaolan sighed softly and retrieved the makeup mirror.

"Mizuki-kun, your thinking is really strange. You've infected me with it. To prevent you from doing something foolish, let me state in advance that it's absolutely useless."

"Oh."

Ying Sheng's tone lowered, "Then, senior, what should I do?"

"Ahem," Xiaolan cleared her throat and said with a straight face, "Of course, it's about changing yourself."

"Then how can we change it?"

"Hmm... Do you feel like there's someone you're most relaxed and at ease with? Try to be more like that in your daily life, and you'll definitely feel more relaxed."

"The most casual state..."

Ying Sheng lowered his eyes and thought for a moment, then looked up at Xiao Lan.

Xiao Lan was slightly taken aback. "Did you think of that?"

"You must have thought of that."

"Who?"

Ying Sheng blinked. "Guess."

"..."

Xiao Lan looked back and saw only silence; there was no one else around. She could only sigh and rub her forehead in exasperation.

Could it be me?

Ying Sheng sighed softly, "Of course not. By the way, where do you live?"

"Don't hang yourself in front of my house!"

"Pfft! What are you talking about?" Ying Sheng couldn't help but laugh. "Where did you hear this joke from? Nakado told it to me in the last class."

"Hehe, Sonoko told me, she also often browses forums..." Ran's eyes suddenly lit up, and she opened the makeup mirror and placed it in front of Hotaru.

"Look, Mr. Shuiyue!"

"what?"

Ying Sheng focused her gaze on the person in the mirror, whose smile had not yet completely faded, and whose calm eyes were gently rippling with tenderness.

That is……

"The ice and snow have melted."

Xiao Lan smiled gently, like a warm spring breeze.

"Mizuki-kun, this is the first time I've seen you smile like this. It's a million times more beautiful than your usual polite smile. If you work hard to get closer to this kind of smile, you can definitely change yourself and get the love you long for."

Yearning...