I'm in high school, is my dating system working correctly?

night.

Feng Jiahe works the day shift, and it's a rare occasion for the family to sit down and eat together.

"Will the one for the weekend be usable?"

Lu Heng picked up a shredded potato and casually asked a question.

"Yes, it fits perfectly. The foremen at the factory are really skilled."

Lu Yu praised.

"Precision machining is definitely the future direction; the days of old-fashioned fitters grinding by hand are gone forever."

Lu Heng sighed and looked at his son again.

"By the way, when you told me about this last time, I inquired around and it seems that Lao Ji's family was scammed out of some money, but I don't know the exact amount."

"The machine tool factory has been struggling these past few years, and they haven't been able to pay wages for several months. Where did his family get the money?"

Feng Jiahe frowned; she was always outspoken and didn't mince words.

To paraphrase Lu Yu.

Old Lu is responsible for promoting a healthy, positive, and uplifting attitude, allowing Lu Yu to experience the true goodness and beauty of humanity, and making him believe in the beauty of this world so that he can treat most people with sincerity and kindness.

Feng Jiahe was responsible for being meticulous and telling Lu Yu that the world is not lacking in malice, so that he could take the initiative and use decisive means to protect himself and the people around him.

"However, they now have a new house and a new car, so they've really made a lot of money."

Ji Xunsheng moved away when he was in junior high school and bought an apartment in a nearby residential complex. Last year, he bought a low-end Audi and lived a very glamorous life, which made many people in the factory envious.

"The deputy factory director's wife's family is also wealthy. I heard that he is planning to donate some money to your school in the name of the factory."

Lu Heng still didn't assume the worst about others.

"How could he have such good intentions? You and Qingyang shouldn't have saved him back then!"

Feng Jiahe scoffed.

When Ji Xunsheng was running for deputy factory director, his father used countless underhanded tactics to climb the ranks. It was only because Lu Heng prioritized the overall situation and didn't make a fuss that he didn't care. If it had been Feng Jiahe, they would have started a fight long ago.

"Don't let anyone in the factory hear you say that."

Old Lu lowered his voice.

When Ji Xunsheng's father first joined the factory, he was once caught in a machine because he was not familiar with the work. He almost died. Fortunately, Lu Heng and Zhou Qingyang reacted quickly. One of them shut down the machine and the other pulled him out, which prevented a major disaster.

So at the beginning, Ji Xunsheng's father was extremely grateful to the two of them, but he didn't know what happened later that led to the way things are now.

"Anyway, I feel like Dad, you need to keep an eye on the factory."

Perhaps it was because his spiritual vision was too advanced, but Lu Yu always had a vague sense of unease.

"I know, don't worry."

Lu Heng shoveled a couple of mouthfuls of rice into his mouth and then continued.

"Also, next week is the Mid-Autumn Festival, let's go to your Uncle Zhou's house to celebrate."

"oh."

Lu Yu nodded.

His grandparents passed away early, and Lu Yu was basically raised by Grandpa Zhou when he was young. They would get together during holidays and festivals, and Lu Yu was used to it.

"The monthly exam is after the Mid-Autumn Festival, right? You've been studying so hard lately, can you improve a bit?"

Feng Jiahe still cares about her son's grades.

"Don't worry, we'll definitely win. Just wait for Teacher Qin to praise you by name at the parents' meeting."

Lu Yu took a bite of sweet and sour pork ribs, Feng Jiahe's style, and found it delicious.

"I just hope it's not a direct criticism."

Feng Jiahe muttered something, but a smile involuntarily crept onto her lips.

*

on Tuesday.

early morning.

Lu Yu yawned, clutching two small bags of shumai in his hand.

The cotton mill station arrived. From afar, he could hear the girl's breathing and saw Cheng Bailu, wearing an autumn school uniform jacket, get on the bus and naturally sit down next to him.

"Good morning! Hmm, let's have a happy day today!"

She hesitated for a moment before lowering her voice and speaking into Lu Yu's ear. After speaking, she shrank back timidly like a rabbit.

Her voice was sweet, mixed with warm breath, as if scratching a nerve in one's heart.

Good morning, today is definitely a day to be happy, here you go.

Lu Yu handed her one of the bags of shumai, leaving the other bag for Zhou Qianyun.

"Eat it while it's hot, it won't taste as good when it gets cold."

"Hmm... then I'll eat it secretly."

There weren't many people on the bus. Cheng Bailu glanced guiltily at the driver who was focused on driving in the rearview mirror, then carefully picked up the shumai through the plastic bag, covered it with her sleeve, and quickly stuffed it into her mouth.

Its cheeks are bulging, like a hamster.

Even when top students do bad things, they can still seem kind of well-behaved.

After finishing a shumai, Cheng Bailu took out a boiled egg from her sleeve.

"It was cooked at home. My mom said she'd give it to you to eat."

It was placed in Lu Yu's hands.

Thanks.

Lu Yu immediately peeled an egg and, together with the girl next to him, secretly ate it in the car. After swallowing it in two bites, he looked to the side.

"Our last period this morning is biology, so it shouldn't go overtime. Shall we eat lunch together in the cafeteria?"

"We're in mathematics, so it might take a little longer."

Cheng Bailu frowned.

Do all math teachers in the world like to run overtime?

"It's okay, I'll wait for you. If it takes too long, we can eat out. There are plenty of places that are about the same price as the cafeteria and taste pretty good."

Lu Yu is not short of money now. He has more than 7,000 yuan on him, and he can see that he will receive several system incomes in the next two weeks. It is not considered extravagant to eat some good food.

"......Uh-huh."

Cheng Bailu hesitated for a moment, then nodded.

Deep down, I inexplicably started looking forward to noon.

*

Cai Qingchuan indeed went overtime.

When the bell rang, Lu Yu didn't rush to get up. When he went to the door, he saw that the students in the honors class were still sitting there, perfectly fine.

"Let's eat out today, a small bowl of steamed vegetables."

Lu Yu said something casually.

"It seems that Young Master Lu has become quite successful recently; his meals have improved considerably."

Shen Liyuan noticed where Lu Yu was looking and said something sarcastic.

The sound of desks and chairs came from next door; the advanced class was ending, and a large group of students rushed out of the classroom.

This point is exactly where you can run hard enough to catch the cafeteria, but you've already missed the best time for the first round. I have to say, Cai Qingchuan is truly an experienced teacher; he's very adept at extending class time.

If you were like Qin Zhijie, you would only complain, but as you are now, the students will only feel that they are running too slowly.

At a glance, Lu Yu spotted Cheng Bailu in the crowd.

The two understood each other immediately just by making eye contact.

The girl moved closer.

"Maybe I should just go to the cafeteria."

Shen Liyuan didn't want to be a third wheel anymore.

"Is there any food left if you go now?"

As they descended the stairs, Lu Yu countered with a question.

"I hesitate, but you have to treat me to a meal to make up for the emotional distress I've suffered as a single dog."

Cheng Bailu was stunned when she heard Shen Liyuan's words.

He said he's single, but aren't Lu Yu and I single too...?

I don't know why, but I'm a little happy and want to secretly smile.

"How about a bottle of soda?"

After bribing Shen Liyuan, Lu Yu turned to look at Cheng Bailu.

"I'll have one for you too."

The three of them went down the stairs, and just after turning the corner, Zhou Qianyun and Ji Xuan slowly walked out of the classroom.

They mostly eat out, so they don't have to rush to the cafeteria to eat like hungry tigers.

"Qianyun, what are we having for lunch today?"

"I don't know, let's check the backstreet. If that doesn't work, we'll make steamed dishes in small bowls."

Zhou Qianyun and Ji Xuan slipped out of the school gate and had just arrived at Xiaowan Steamed Dishes on the back street when they immediately noticed that one of the tables in the open air looked particularly familiar.

Lu Yu, Shen Liyuan.

Also, Cheng Bailu.

"...Should we eat at this restaurant again?"

Ji Xuan got goosebumps just imagining the two tables of people sitting together.

"Eat, why don't you eat?"

Zhou Qianyun raised an eyebrow and walked straight over.

"What a coincidence, you're here for steamed dishes too. How about we share a table? There aren't many seats left."

Upon hearing this, Lu Yu looked up and saw the girl with the ponytail. His eyelids twitched, and he looked around and saw the few empty seats.

Zhou Qianyun, you're a master at playing dumb.

Before she could refuse, Zhou Qianyun had already sat down across the small round table.

Ji Xuan felt a chill run down her spine and exchanged a glance with Shen Liyuan, who was standing next to Lu Yu.

I never expected that the first time they sat down to eat together after being separated into different classes would be like this.

Garlic birds, garlic birds, life isn't easy for them.

They sat down and ordered their own food.

The clerk in charge of taking orders looked at the five people suspiciously, not quite understanding why they would take two separate orders when they clearly knew each other.

Lu Yu is flanked by Cheng Bailu to his left and Shen Liyuan to his right.

Zhou Qianyun and Ji Xuan were sitting opposite each other at the table.

The dishes were served quickly. Lu Yu ordered four dishes, two meat and two vegetable, while Zhou Qianyun ordered two meat and one vegetable.

I don't know if it's some kind of tacit agreement, but no two dishes were repeated.

"Xuan, are you playing badminton in PE class this afternoon?"

While picking up some food, Zhou Qianyun casually asked a question.

"what?"

Didn't we agree to play ball before? What's the point of you repeating it now?

Ji Xuan nodded, bewildered.

"Will Cheng Bailu be involved too?"

Our gaze shifted to the top student in the grade.

"Hmm, I want to practice running today."

After a moment's thought, the top student in the grade politely declined.

There will be a sports meet after the National Day holiday. Cheng Bailu participated in the long-distance race when she was in the first year of high school and did quite well, so she will probably sign up again this time.

"Yuko is also preparing to sign up for long-distance running, you two can run together."

Shen Liyuan regretted it as soon as he finished speaking.

Why the hell did I end up with this mouth?

Zhou Qianyun's gaze shifted over, sending a chill down Shen Liyuan's spine.

Cheng Bailu didn't look at him; her eyes lingered between Lu Yu and Zhou Qianyun out of the corner of her eye.

"I shouldn't run today. My knee injury is still a bit sore, I've had it touched."

Lu Yu's words saved Shen Liyuan, because as soon as he finished speaking, both girls glanced at Lu Yu's legs.

"Remember to apply the medicine I bought for you."

Zhou Qianyun picked up her bowl and glanced at Cheng Bailu beside her. Cheng Bailu remained silent, simply holding her bowl and eating her rice in small bites.

"Absolutely! We have to make the most of this free medicine we got!"

Lu Yu picked up his chopsticks and took a slice of cured meat.

"Then I'll have to charge some interest."

As Zhou Qianyun spoke, she reached for the meat and vegetables on Lu Yu's side with her chopsticks.

"?"

A question mark appeared above Lu Yu's head: You're sharing a table just to freeload off me?

"What are you looking at? If you want some, you can take some from my side. I'll trade with you."

Zhou Qianyun didn't take it to heart.

"That's good news, that's great!"

Lu Yu moved his chopsticks.

"Cheng Bailu, Yuan, you two should join them too, don't be shy with me."

He summoned his men from both sides to attack cities and seize territory.

"what?"

Is there anything else I need to do?

Shen Liyuan was called upon, and he looked at Lu Yu, then at Zhou Qianyun.

Finally, he looked at Ji Xuan beside him.

Don't look at me, I'm just a third wheel to you.

Ji Xuan was speechless.

She felt they should be at the next table, not here.

"Eat up, Cheng Bailu, try some of my dishes."

Zhou Qianyun was very generous and didn't care at all. She even put a piece of meat into Cheng Bailu's bowl with her chopsticks.

Cheng Bailu glanced at Lu Yu discreetly, and seeing that he was also eating Zhou Qianyun's food as if it were perfectly normal, she then took a small bite.

Zhou Qianyun's dishes are indeed very delicious.

*

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