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

Chapter 82 He praised me as the cutest person in the world?

We've bought almost everything.

I also managed to meet today's training goals.

Queuing to pay.

The supermarket was quite lively in the morning. It was also during the Mid-Autumn Festival holiday. There were elderly ladies buying groceries early in the morning and parents with children. The place was bustling with activity, and even the checkout counters were unusually busy.

Zhou Qianyun looked at the two children standing next to her, who she couldn't tell were siblings or childhood sweethearts. The two held hands and waited obediently next to the adults. The boy even carefully helped the girl tuck her hair behind her shoulders.

A faint smile unconsciously appeared on her face.

Turn your head.

Look at your childhood sweetheart.

They only analyze the ingredients of the cat food on the shelf next to the checkout counter.

Well.

I overheard a couple in pajamas chatting in front of me, talking about a pack of thirty, a discount on online shopping, and they were fiddling with something in their hands.

Following the direction of her gaze, Zhou Qianyun spotted a small box next to the chewing gum on the shelf.

I hastily looked away.

I couldn't resist taking another peek out of curiosity.

He happened to meet Lu Yu's gaze as Lu Yu turned around.

"Um?

Following Zhou Qianyun's gaze, Lu Yu slowly turned his head.

Snapped-

Before he could see it, Zhou Qianyun grabbed his face and forcibly turned it around.

"You...you haven't complimented my looks yet today."

It's incoherent and just making conversation.

"ha?"

Lu Yu was unaware that he had this side quest.

"Yes, you have to compliment the lace on my shirt sleeves, say that the vest and skirt colors match perfectly, and that the hat flatters my face shape. Paired with short socks and little leather shoes, you're the cutest person in the world!"

Zhou Qianyun chattered on and on.

You've said everything, what am I supposed to say?

Lu Yu was helpless.

The young couple in pajamas in front of them turned around to look at the two of them upon hearing this, and couldn't help but cover their mouths and chuckle.

Overhearing this from next door, the little girl, who was his childhood sweetheart, imitated him and gently cupped the boy's face in her hands.

"You haven't complimented my looks today."

They imitated it quite well.

The adults smiled kindly, and the air around the cashier was filled with joy.

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Social death has occurred.

A blush crimson crept up the girl's neck from her collar, spreading to her ears, and then her cheeks were also tinged with a vibrant red. She hurriedly released her hands from Lu Yu's face and pretended to be busy picking up items from the shopping cart to check prices.

I think you're wrong.

Just as Zhou Qianyun was in a state of extreme embarrassment, Lu Yu suddenly spoke, causing her to turn her head.

The couple who had been smiling like doting aunts and the adults next door also peeked out, thinking the young couple was having a fight and wanting to be the first to know.

"W-what's wrong?"

Zhou Qianyun felt less embarrassed after being confronted by him like that.

"The lace on your shirt sleeves is nice, but I think the lace design on the collar is the real highlight."

"The vest and skirt are the same style, but the colors are slightly different. They look great on their own, but they are absolutely wonderful when paired together."

"The hat is so-so, but it matches my hair color well."

"The lace trim on the socks matches the shirt perfectly; it's hard to tell unless you look closely. The style of the shoes also matches the skirt and vest—these are all thoughtful details."

Lu Yu gave Zhou Qianyun's outfit a detailed and insightful critique, leaving the girl completely bewildered.

"Finally, the most wrong thing you said is that it's not because of these outfits that you look good; you are already very beautiful. The outfits are just an embellishment. Of course, saying you are the cutest in the world is too exaggerated; you need to add a qualifier."

Even Lu Yu couldn't help but look away after glancing at the girl.

"The cutest person in the world in my eyes, that's more like it."

The cashier area fell silent.

Anyone who happened to pass by and overheard Zhou Qianyun and him joking around felt like they'd been force-fed a mouthful of dog food (a Chinese slang term for witnessing public displays of affection).

Zhou Qianyun's first few sentences might have sounded a bit awkward and confusing to outsiders.

But when Lu Yu said that, it completely turned into a little romantic joke between lovers, and even the onlookers who had been laughing earlier became part of their play.

Eating so much dog food so early in the morning, burp~

The cashier called out to continue, and everyone began to move their shopping carts forward.

Zhou Qianyun was still holding the small ribs she had used to cover up her embarrassment, but her vision had gone out of focus, and she couldn't see anything clearly at all.

A buzzing sound echoed in my ears, and all I could think about were the words Lu Yu had just said.

He said I was the cutest person in the world?

She was indeed a bit flustered and didn't think things through, and she did take the opportunity to pour out her heart. The embarrassment that followed was entirely her own fault.

Unexpectedly, Lu Yu responded to her.

Zhou Qianyun remembers that when she was in kindergarten, she tripped and fell on the road, cried loudly, and was laughed at by her classmates who passed by.

When Lu Yu passed by, he didn't join the crowd in mocking Zhou Qianyun. Instead, he deliberately tripped and fell, exaggeratingly saying that the ground was really slippery. He even pulled the people who had been watching and making a fuss to the ground and wrestled with him.

The children stopped visiting Zhou Qianyun and instead went to berate Lu Yu.

When they got home that night, they were both lectured for getting their clothes dirty.

Zhou Qianyun couldn't remember exactly who was laughing at her or what her parents said.

All she remembered was that the two little ones were laughing happily when they were punished by standing in the corner that night.

"Checkout's ready. Could you help me with my things?"

Lu Yu's call brought Zhou Qianyun back to her senses.

She walked to his side, stole a glance at Lu Yu who was staring straight ahead, and muttered to herself.

"Thank you for earlier."

"Just telling the truth."

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"So you really think I'm the cutest person in the world?"

I couldn't help but ask further.

"It's only available this morning, and it's time now."

Lu Yu downplayed it.

She quietly gripped the handle of the shopping cart, too embarrassed to look at Zhou Qianyun a second time.

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Carrying my things home.

Lu Yu bought some cooked food at the supermarket and planned to make fried rice with the leftovers from last night for the two of them.

For breakfast, I just bought some steamed buns from the supermarket.

No wonder Zhou Qianyun often asked him to bring breakfast. In the wealthy area, people usually eat McDonald's, KFC, or iced Americano for breakfast, right?

There's not a trace of human warmth or liveliness in it.

What should we do before lunch?

Zhou Qianyun took off her socks and put on sandals, her fair and tender toes twitching slightly.

To be fair, while little leather shoes are cute, sandals and slippers suit her better. In the words of Yu Dafu, such beautiful feet are a waste to cover up.

"What are you doing? Doing your homework, of course!"

"You've got me hooked?"

"I've finished my homework, what about you?"

"Huh? When?"

Have you ever seen the Golden Dreamland neighborhood at 7 a.m.?

"Pah! I only have a little bit left, you just wait."

Zhou Qianyun went back to her room to do her homework.

Lu Yu stood at her door.

"If you have any questions, feel free to ask me. Brother Yu will be happy to answer them for you."

"Get out of here!"

"After you finish writing, play games with me. I see you even have a PS5 at home."

Upon hearing this, Zhou Qianyun paused for a moment, then began to write furiously, quickly getting into study mode.

In high school, there isn't much difference in intelligence; it mainly comes down to willpower and self-discipline. If you can sit still and concentrate on your studies, your grades won't be too bad.

Lu Yu previously lacked self-discipline and willpower, so his grades naturally plummeted.

My self-control and willpower have returned a little, but not much.

Without disturbing her, Lu Yu went to the kitchen to prepare the food.

As the two o'clock workday approached, the clattering sound of slippers drifted into the kitchen.

"Is the food ready? Is it ready? Is it ready?"

Zhou Qianyun peeked out from behind Lu Yu, who was about to crack eggs into the pot. Just as the boy was about to turn around to get the leftover rice, her chin rested on his shoulder.

The girl's soft body pressed against his back; the gesture was somewhat ambiguous.

"Retreat! Retreat! Retreat!"

Lu Yu shouted.

Zhou Qianyun quickly stepped back, and oil splattered from the pot, with a few drops landing on Lu Yu's hand.

The eggs were already in the pot, so there was no way to turn off the heat and clean them up. Lu Yu used one hand to stir the egg mixture with a spatula and the other hand to pick up the bowl of leftover rice and throw it into the pot.

"Turn on the tap for me."

Lu Yu was in command.

Zhou Qianyun turned on the tap in a bit of a panic, and Lu Yu took advantage of the lull in the stir-frying to rinse the oil splattered on his hands with cold water.

"I'm sorry, I didn't mean to."

Zhou Qianyun looked at the slightly reddish oil stains on the back of Lu Yu's hand and timidly apologized.

She knew that given his cooking skills, it was impossible for him to splatter so much oil; it was entirely because of her earlier interruption.

"It's a minor problem. Just rinse it off and apply some saliva later."

Lu Yu returned to the stove, stirred the wok a few times with the spatula, added seasonings and chopped green onions, and quickly brought out a steaming pot of egg-fried noodles.

"saliva....

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Zhou Qianyun stared at the burn marks on Lu Yu's hand, her chest pounding slightly. Then, as if possessed, she grabbed his hand and gently put the reddened marks into her mouth.

Then, she gently and carefully applied her own saliva.

"Would this be better?"

Looking at the girl with moist lips, downcast eyes, and hands cupping her palms.

Now that things have come to this, Lu Yu can no longer admit that the truth about spitting on his mouth was something he made up on the spot.

"

...Maybe I need to apply a little more.

He looked away as he felt the gentle, moist touch again, just like last night.

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