Why did the system take my request to take photos with a cosplayer seriously?

[Fortune Teller Zhao]: Isn't the plan too complicated? Sister Hua Qing isn't some big star, it's just her birthday.

[Lin Hu Leads the Way]: The captain may seem cold, but she's actually very thoughtful. The more thorough your preparations, the more sincere she'll feel. Also, the captain is about to leave Xingcheng for Beijing Dance Academy, so making it a grand affair is definitely the right thing to do.

Zhao Yanxi rolled her eyes, even regretting getting involved.

Upon further reflection, I realized that I wasn't that close to Hua Qing...

When Hua Yue offered her opinion, she only wanted to simply invite everyone to celebrate with Hua Qing, but Ding Heng insisted on giving Hua Qing a surprise!

What do men want?

Using Hua Qing's birthday as an opportunity, how could they force Lin Man into the circle and make themselves and Wen Jing accept her?

From now on, will the Romance of the Three Kingdoms in bed turn into the Journey to the West with its four protagonists?

No, I can't let the man get away with it so easily!

Even if the man gets his way, the vixen needs to learn the importance of order and hierarchy!

Just as Zhao Yanxi made up her mind and was about to say something more, Wen Jing's message popped up first.

[Good Luck Xiaojing]: I think Sister Man's plan is pretty good, very detailed. It's just...aren't there too many things? Can Sister Hua Qing's house hold them all?

[Linhu Leads the Way]: Don't worry, I will hire a professional interior designer to ensure aesthetics and space.

Zhao Yanxi stared at Wen Jing, her brows furrowing: "Wen Jing!"

Wenjing looked bewildered: "Huh?"

"You actually called her Sister Man?"

"Isn't she older than us?"

"You're still defending her?!"

"Forehead……"

Wenjing remained silent.

Hua Yue's message then popped up.

[Hua Yun Xiao Yue]: I also think there's no major problem. Let's all listen to Sister Man's arrangements.

[Lin Hu Leads the Way]: [Fox smiling.jpg]

Zhao Yanxi felt even more uncomfortable seeing Hua Yue start calling her "Sister Man" all the time.

She took a deep breath and continued typing.

[Fortune Teller Zhao]: Who will assign the tasks? Will you hire someone?

[Lin Hu Leads the Way]: Don't worry, I'll take care of it.

[Fortune Teller Zhao]: Why should you arrange everything?

After the message was sent, the group was silent for two seconds.

Wenjing whispered to Zhao Yanxi, "Yanxi, why are you so impulsive?"

"My Jingjing..."

Zhao Yanxi looked at her with exasperation: "They're trying to steal your man, and you're still being so friendly?"

"But……"

"But what?"

"If you two start arguing, Ding Heng will be unhappy, won't he?"

"Well……"

Now Zhao Yanxi was speechless.

The matter, though convoluted, ultimately boils down to the fact that the man is unwilling to see trouble brewing in his own backyard.

Zhao Yanxi understood this as well, and always restrained herself from having a major conflict with Lin Man.

But if Lin Man arranges and makes decisions on small matters like this today, will she also have the final say on important matters in the future?

Lin Man's message popped up again in the group chat.

[Lin Hu Leads the Way]: I didn't mean to order everyone around; it's just that I wrote the plan, so I'm more familiar with each step of the execution. If Yan hope has any opinions, please raise them first, and we can discuss them together.

Zhao Yanxi bit her lower lip tightly, her finger hovering above the screen.

Although her emotional intelligence is already quite high compared to many of her peers, she has not yet experienced the realities of society.

I have absolutely no idea how to respond in a way that allows me to regain control of the conversation without appearing petty.

After all, the men are in the group too, and they might check their messages at any time...

[Lucky Zhao]: Okay.

Those two simple words seemed to have exhausted all of Zhao Yanxi's strength.

She tossed her phone onto the sofa, leaned back, and stared at the ceiling, sulking.

Did I surrender to the vixen?

Wenjing gently comforted her, "Yanxi, why don't you try getting to know Sister Man... no, Lin Man? Maybe you can become good friends."

Zhao Yanxi said sourly, "You're so magnanimous!"

"I just didn't want to put Ding Heng in a difficult position."

Since they're both women, Wenjing will naturally get jealous too.

Unlike Zhao Yanxi, she was used to yielding from a young age and was naturally able to adjust her mindset.

"I didn't want to either, but..."

The phone pinged, interrupting Zhao Yanxi. She picked up her phone again, and Lin Man sent another message in the group chat.

[Linhu Leads the Way]: @Good Luck Xiaojing @Lucky Xiaozhao @Lucky Flower Xiaoyue... I have already made the purchase list. Please take a look and see if there are any changes needed. The budget should be able to be kept under 30,000.

Zhao Yanxi opened the list.

Balloons, white lisianthus, light green ribbons, scented candles, disposable tableware, snacks and drinks... every item is clearly labeled with its brand and specifications, and even the store where it was purchased is clearly indicated.

Honestly, if she were in charge, she definitely couldn't handle every detail as meticulously as Lin Man.

This feeling is more devastating than jealousy!

Want to be the "official wife"?

Are you qualified?

…………

Lin Man leaned against the headboard, her phone screen going dark.

The last message in the group chat, 【Hua Qing's Surprise】, was Zhao Yanxi's reluctant "Received".

She threw back the covers, got out of bed, and slipped into the bathroom in her slippers.

The electric toothbrush hummed and vibrated. Lin Man stared at herself in the mirror, toothpaste foam overflowing from the corner of her mouth and dripping down her chin.

Having grown up surrounded by her mother, she was naturally influenced by her mother's influence, so arranging such a small party was not a difficult task for her.

Moreover, she delegated most of the execution work to her assistant, a girl who had been with her for three years. The assistant was efficient and didn't even need her to double-check the purchase list.

Lin Man spat out the foam in her mouth and splashed cold water on her face.

But she couldn't understand why she cared so much.

To complete the task assigned by Ding Heng?

Lin Man raised her head, reached out and grabbed a towel to slowly dry herself.

She didn't want to deceive herself.

She was indeed overly concerned about Hua Qing's birthday surprise.

Ever since the group chat was created yesterday, this matter has been constantly on her mind.

Even last night before going to bed, she was still browsing Hua Qing's WeChat Moments to confirm Hua Qing's preferences.

Lin Man hung the towel back up, gave herself a wry smile in the mirror, and a ridiculous thought popped into her head.

Could it be that subconsciously... I'm hoping for a reconciliation with Haru?

Lin Man was startled by the sudden thought and quickly shook her head.

She went to the dressing room, took out a cream-colored thin sweatshirt, and paired it with light blue casual pants, a simple and refreshing look.

Lin Man had to meet with Wenjing and others in the afternoon, so she didn't plan to compete for attention.

Just like Ding Heng said, we'll be seeing each other all the time in the future, so let's build a good relationship first.

That little white rabbit is simple-minded and straightforward.

The only thing the kitten likes to bare its teeth at me is the kitten; I guess it'll take some effort.

……

in the afternoon

Wenjing drove to the gate of Zhongnan University and took out her phone to send a message to Zhao Yanxi.

Less than half a minute later, the passenger door was opened from the outside.

Zhao Yanxi bent down and leaned half her body in, about to sit in the passenger seat, when she suddenly froze.

Lin Man was sitting in the passenger seat, holding a cup of coffee, looking relaxed.

She smiled slightly at Zhao Yanxi and said, "Yanxi, good afternoon."

"Hello."

Zhao Yanxi's lips twitched, and she felt extremely disgusted.

You little rascal, Jingjing! You promised to pick me up, but there was another woman sitting in the passenger seat!

"Yan hope, you can sit in the back."

Wenjing made the arrangements in a natural tone, without feeling that there was anything wrong with it.

Zhao Yanxi gritted her teeth, said "Oh," and turned around to open the back door.