I started as a spirited young man, and the system made me a male god.

Looking at the unfamiliar young man in front of him, Chen Fei raised an eyebrow in surprise and asked, "Why are you suddenly asking this? We look like relationship coaches?"

The boy sighed heavily, as if he had found an outlet for his frustration: "Bro, to be honest, I've been watching you guys for a while now. Look at you, eating and laughing together, taking care of each other, the atmosphere is so nice. And then look at me..."

He gave a wry smile and took a big gulp of beer. "My girlfriend and I seem to be arguing all the time."

Like today, I was so hungry that my stomach was practically sticking to my back, and I wanted to eat as soon as the food was served, but she insisted on taking pictures first.

When we make plans to see a movie, I plan my time in advance for fear of being late, but she always takes her time to put on makeup and change clothes. As a result, we always end up in a rush and sometimes even miss the beginning.

I've never experienced the kind of affection you two have shown, yet we clearly love each other very much...

He paused, then guessed with a mixture of probing and envy, "These two beauties, one is your sister and the other is your girlfriend, right? They seem to have a really good relationship."

"Yes, I'm his girlfriend, so what?" Shen Shaoting immediately answered, her arm naturally linked with Chen Fei's, a hint of smugness on her face.

She, Lin Jingyi, and Chen Fei had already agreed that they would not make their strange romantic relationship public unless they were very close to someone.

On the one hand, it was to prevent people from gossiping, and on the other hand, it was to prevent it from affecting the careers of the three people.

After all, Shen Lin and her sister are both going to be fashion models, and Chen Fei is a Xiaohongshu blogger, so their reputation is quite important to them.

Seeing Shen Shaoting respond, the boy continued to complain: "Look, you two are so harmonious. But it seems like there are always things we can't get along with, it's exhausting."

After hearing this, Shen Shaoting chuckled and said in her characteristic straightforwardness:

"Hey buddy, this isn't a trial period, it's that you two haven't even gotten to the point! If you ask me, you two just haven't been communicating properly!"

Think about it, she might be taking photos to commemorate your dinner.

She takes her time getting ready, probably because she wants to look her best and make you feel good when she goes out with you. Isn't that a good thing?

You need to understand what she's thinking, and then express your own thoughts too!

As Chen Fei listened, he felt a sense of admiration for Shen Shaoting's seemingly rough but insightful analysis.

This truly aligns with her "spiritual younger sister" essence of loyalty: her way of solving problems is to speak her mind directly and without beating around the bush.

He picked up the conversation and added earnestly:

"My girlfriend is right. The most important thing in a relationship is communication. If both people keep their thoughts to themselves and expect the other to guess, then the conflicts will only accumulate."

My suggestion is to find an opportunity to have an honest conversation about each other's thoughts and feelings.

If, after communication, it is found that the core issues are irreconcilable and both parties are suffering, then it is necessary to consider whether it is appropriate.

But if you communicate and can understand each other, and are willing to adjust for each other, then this little friction is nothing at all, and the relationship will actually get better.

The boy seemed to be deep in thought, as if he had received some inspiration, but his eyes still looked somewhat confused.

Seeing this, Chen Fei gave a more specific example:

"Take today's situation for example. If you're really hungry, you can order an extra plate of pasta in advance and tell your girlfriend that you eat the pasta first, while she takes her time taking pictures;

At the same time, you can also express your concerns, voice your reasonable needs and worries, instead of sulking or just starting to eat. I believe that if she is a reasonable person, she will understand.

The boy's eyes lit up, as if he had grasped something crucial.

He took a deep breath, as if he had made a great decision, said "thank you" to Chen Fei and the others, and then turned around and returned to his seat.

Just then, his girlfriend returned after touching up her makeup, but her complexion still wasn't very bright.

The boy nervously rubbed his hands together, hesitated for a few seconds, and then, following Chen Fei's advice, tried to speak, his tone cautious:

"Honey, um... I'm really starving right now. I worked as a temporary mover at the company for ages this afternoon and didn't have afternoon tea. How about I order an extra plate of pasta to eat first? And you can take good pictures of these grilled meats..."

The boy almost perfectly repeated Chen Fei's words. After he finished, he nervously watched his girlfriend's reaction. This was the first time he had expressed his true needs instead of simply obeying or complaining.

To his surprise, his girlfriend's face immediately showed a look of surprise and guilt upon hearing this:

"Oh? I'm so sorry! I didn't know you were so hungry! I thought you ate something at the company..."

I was just blaming you for not giving me the first piece of meat; it was my fault...

The young man breathed a sigh of relief and explained, "There was an urgent matter at the company today, and my boss asked me to help unload new equipment. I'm exhausted... so I really wanted to eat something right away."

Upon hearing that her boyfriend had worked hard at work and was hungry, the girl's heartache immediately replaced her previous petulance. She quickly sat down next to him and offered to put meat on his plate.

"Oh, why didn't you say so sooner! I thought you were deliberately trying to stop me from taking pictures. Hurry up and eat! Don't hide anything from me in the future, okay?"

His tone was full of concern.

The boy relaxed and smiled, saying, "Yeah, thanks. I'll help you with the lighting if you want to take pictures next time. Let's finish shooting quickly so we can eat!"

The girl said a little shyly in a low voice, "Actually... it's because our one-year anniversary is coming up soon, and I wanted to take lots of nice photos and make an album as a surprise gift for you, so I was a little anxious..."

In just a few minutes, the atmosphere between the couple changed from a stalemate to a warming of mutual understanding, and their conversation was filled with the sweetness of love.

All of this was overheard by the "three gossipers" next door.

[Congratulations on accumulating 220 charm points in Lin Guorui's eyes. The system rewards you with 2200 yuan.]

Chen Fei smiled slightly, concealing his achievements and fame.

At this moment, Shen Shaoting nudged Chen Fei with her elbow and asked curiously, "Brother Fei, do you think we'll encounter this kind of problem in the future?"

Chen Fei turned his head, looking at Shen Shaoting with a "Are you kidding me?" expression, and chuckled, "With your personalities, especially yours, Shen Shaoting, do you seem like the type to keep things to yourself?"

Upon hearing this, Shen Shaoting immediately beamed, "Of course not! I'm worried about Lin Jingyi. Sometimes she's a bit of a brooder and likes to keep things to herself!"

She immediately turned her attention to Lin Jingyi, who was quietly eating next to her.

Lin Jingyi was suddenly called out, her ears turning slightly red, and she retorted softly, "I...I wouldn't..."

However, the voice became weaker and weaker towards the end, sounding like it lacked confidence.

Chen Fei smiled at Lin Jingyi, his tone gentle yet encouraging: "Jingyi, we're together now. If you have any thoughts or needs, just say them directly. Don't worry too much. For example, I have a need right now..."

He changed the subject, his tone slightly mocking, "This is a two-seater, and with you two sandwiching me between you, I'm finding it hard to breathe. How about I move to the other side?"

Upon hearing this, Shen Shaoting immediately sprang to her feet and moved to the opposite seat, not forgetting to shift the blame: "I'm so sorry! It's all Lin Jingyi's fault! She has big breasts and a big butt, taking up so much space!"

"You... what nonsense are you talking about!" Lin Jingyi's ears immediately turned red, and she glared at Shen Shaoting in embarrassment and anger.

Shen Shaoting ignored her protest, sat down, and while eating the barbecue, said to Lin Jingyi in a tone of someone with experience:

"See that, Lin Jingyi? Couples should be this straightforward! Fei-ge already said, just say what you mean! What are you thinking lately? Don't keep it to yourself, just say it!"

Chen Fei looked at Lin Jingyi curiously and asked gently, "What's wrong, Jingyi? Is something the matter? It's okay, just tell me."

Under their watchful eyes, Lin Jingyi nervously swallowed, and as if making a huge decision, she managed to squeeze out a sentence in a voice loud enough for all three of them to hear:

"Tonight... I want more..."