My skill tree increases every day.

Through rational analysis, Lin Yu concluded that he absolutely could not refuse Chen Shuyan at this moment.

After all, she had just said the same words as she remembered.

What will happen if I reject her now?

Lin Yu dared not think about it.

Eating and stargazing—what a romantic date plan! If only those images had never appeared in Lin Yu's memory, if only Lin Yu had never seen those hands stained with crimson blood.

"Brother Yu?" Liu Zhiyuan waved his hand in front of his eyes. "What are you staring at? Say yes! This is a perfect opportunity to show off your true colors as a man!"

Li Si stroked his chin: "Indeed, Lao Liu is right. I know quite a few friends who date online, talking about forever online, but it all falls apart when they meet in person!"

"When the time comes, if you pick your nose, shake your leg, or smack your lips while eating, I guarantee all your filters will shatter into pieces."

Liu Yiyuan added, "It would be best to talk about the graphics card model and benchmark scores as well. I guarantee not many girls can handle that."

Lin Yu took a deep breath. Damn it, it seemed that this was the only way.

He typed a few words and pressed the send button.

Lin Yu: Okay, it's settled then.

At this moment, a sense of dejection after defeat permeated dormitory 112.

Although the three of them were discussing the "death by exposure" tactic, they all knew in their hearts that they had lost this time.

Liu Zhiyuan thought to himself, "We've known each other for so long, how could things possibly fall apart after meeting in person? That girl is so beautiful, if we arrange a little get-together and the atmosphere is just right, how could old Lin Yu possibly resist?"

Brother Yu, you'll thank me later.

Liu Zhiyuan revealed an expression that said he understood everything.

Damn it, these guys are so gullible! Should I really trust them?

Lin Yu fell into deep thought once again.

Time flew by, and Li Si and Liu Yiyuan chattered away all afternoon, asking Lin Yu to carefully write down all the key points so they could observe the effects later.

After finishing their afternoon class, Lin Yu and Liu Zhiyuan rode their electric scooter back to their rented apartment.

That dorm was terrible, this place is so much better!

As soon as Liu Zhiyuan entered the room, he took off all but his shorts and lay on the bed playing on his phone. Lin Yu, on the other hand, began checking his belongings.

To prevent his brain from becoming overloaded and exploding, Lin Yu decided to set aside some time each day specifically to search for lost items and receive these memories, much like a computer periodically cleans up its processes to prevent lag.

This matter cannot be delayed; it is best to complete the inventory on the same day.

Lin Yu quickly found it; this time it was a bottle of ink.

Hopefully, today won't be one of those terrible things.

Lin Yu gently closed his eyes, then opened them a moment later, revealing a relieved expression.

Only the touch of fingertips on the warm ink stick, the gentle rubbing of fine pine soot ink on an exquisite inkstone, and the faint fragrance of ink lingering around the nose.

Not bad, it's just some memorization of the technique for grinding ink sticks.

Lin Yu breathed a sigh of relief.

Three days ago, Lin Yu might have been complaining that these memories were "useless" and couldn't be quickly converted into profits. He had also fantasized that if he could obtain some insider market information, he could ride the wave and soar to great heights.

But now, Lin Yu no longer expects to obtain any memories that could immediately change his life; this simple life is good enough.

A simple and peaceful life is true happiness.

Just then, his phone vibrated again.

Lin Yu took out his phone. This time it wasn't Chen Shuyan, but Li Mai, a senior from the previous elective course group.

Li Mai: Lin Yu, I've created the group chat and added you. Let's discuss the topic as soon as possible, and hopefully we can finalize the initial division of labor today.

Oh right, I forgot about this important matter.

Is this a common problem among Chinese students? Is academic pursuit still more important than trivial matters like life and death?

Lin Yu shook his head with a self-deprecating smile.

Besides him and Li Mai, there were two other classmates in the group who had not yet accepted Lin Yu's friend request, but of course they had already accepted it.

One profile picture is of a smiling anime girl, nicknamed "Clear Skies," presumably Su Wanqing, the school's famous top ten singer. The other profile picture is a landscape photo, and the group nickname has long been changed to his real name, "Zhou Minghao."

Li Mai: Hello everyone, I'm Li Mai from the History Department. What are your thoughts on this group project?

Clear blue sky: I'll follow my senior's instructions~(＾▽＾)

Zhou Minghao: Just follow the senior's instructions.

Lin Yu quickly replied: I don't have any ideas either, it depends on what you think, senior.

Li Mai: Then I'll just mention a few points, let's all take a look...

Apart from Li Mai, everyone in the group was a second-year university student. Since Li Mai took the initiative to lead the group, everyone naturally chose to follow Li Mai's arrangements.

Under Li Mai's leadership, the team was very efficient and quickly determined the topic and the division of labor among the members.

Just as the initial division of labor was completed, Su Wanqing suddenly spoke up.

Clear Sky: I've been quite busy with club activities lately, and I might not be able to complete the task on time. Could you give me a little more time?

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