I turned reality into a romantic comedy.

Zhu Wenyun smiled upon hearing this. Compared to her, an unconventional literary girl, the other person's skin was noticeably fairer and more delicate. However, there are benefits to long-term training. From this perspective, the childhood sweetheart had been planning ahead and persevering, otherwise it would have been exceptionally difficult.

And so, after the afternoon physical education class, a seemingly unfair match quickly began on the open-air badminton court on the east side of the playground. Although at first glance it was two girls against one boy, both Lin Mu and Zhu Wenjun were actually among the best in terms of physical fitness among their peers.

Even though the former is petite for a girl, her years of consistent exercise and yoga have yielded good results. For example, she now confidently shows off her perfectly proportioned waistline to her childhood sweetheart when they're alone. Every time, I almost want Chen Junqian to pay homage to a certain reborn senior and build a city landmark for that person named 'Little Waist'. (From the book I mentioned in my book launch notes, *Rebirth: Waiting for You to Grow Up*)

The latter goes without saying. Zhu Wenyun is naturally tall, standing at about 1.7273 meters. Her figure is upright and full of tension. Her high ponytail sways gently in the breeze. She also stands firmly and exudes a strong aura.

However, even with such a powerful combination of two girls whose physical abilities, skills, and teamwork far surpass those of ordinary girls, they still need to stare intently at the lone boy on the other side of the net with serious expressions.

Just ten minutes ago, the three of them were playing singles here, but Lin Mu's attacks could not break through Chen Junqian's iron-walled defense. Zhu Wenyun's high-point smashes were repeatedly and easily neutralized by Chen Junqian with incredible anticipation and footwork. The two childhood sweethearts who had grown up with him exchanged a glance, and simply put their rackets down, turning the game into a two-on-one match.

"I think Qianqian should be able to beat both of us without any problem."

As he spoke, Lin Mu lowered his center of gravity slightly, clenched his hands in front of his chest to protect them, and spoke with a sly yet serious tone, making Chen Junqian feel that the other party was implying something else.

Hehehe, he's the kind of man who can take on six people at once.

But he couldn't say this in public, so he could only flick the strings on the racket, making a crisp clanging sound.

"Fine, I'll admit defeat if you manage to take even one point from me."

"Let's kick off!"

Zhu Wenyun gave this call, tossed the shuttlecock high into the air with her left hand, and then extended her right arm as if drawing a bow, suddenly exerting force with her wrist.

"boom!"

With a muffled thud, the white shuttlecock transformed into a straight white streak, spinning sharply as it hurtled towards Chen Junqian's backhand baseline.

"nice shot!"

The girls watching from the sidelines couldn't help but cheer. At this time, the students taking PE class were from several liberal arts classes, so there weren't many boys in total. Moreover, most of them had gone off to play ping-pong or basketball. The ones left behind were, of course, there to see the handsome athletic guys, since they wouldn't be able to see them at the sports meet.

Chen Junqian certainly didn't disappoint the many spectators on the sidelines, who could even be called fans, cheering him on. With a push of his feet, his tall and slender body moved backward half a meter in the air in an incredible manner. Without even needing to backhand, he turned to the side and delivered a textbook-perfect aerial interception. The boy's core strength was astonishing. There was almost a clear pause in the air. With a slight twist of his wrist, he transformed the originally fierce smash into an extremely delicate drop shot.

The shuttlecock skimmed along the net and rolled lightly towards the left front court.

However, this is where the advantage of two against one becomes apparent. If it were a one-on-one situation, no matter how fast Zhu Wenyun ran, he would definitely not be able to catch the ball. But Lin Mu, who was guarding the frontcourt, could. He took two steps in one and slid forward close to the ground. With a light flick of his wrist, he not only saved the dangerous ball but also spun a ball back with a strong spin, once again attracting the attention of the onlookers.

But just because Zhu Wenyun couldn't run back doesn't mean Chen Junqian couldn't. Theoretically, he could have been defending a GOAT on the set of an NBA game or starting a new era of fandom on a ping-pong court by now. He easily returned the shuttlecock. The offensive and defensive transitions between the three were so fast that it was dazzling. The white shuttlecock turned into a continuous blur in the air.

No matter how well Zhu Wenyun and Lin Mu cooperated, Chen Junqian, who dominated the entire half of the court by himself, used his footwork like a precise compass to execute powerful smashes, soft drops, slices, and changes of direction. He always appeared before the ball's landing point along the most reasonable path, his breathing remained steady, and every save, though seemingly dangerous, was actually done with composure. Even during intense long rallies, he could still find time to wink at Lin Mu and Zhu Wenyun, eliciting gasps and applause from the spectators.

All I can say is that after today's badminton match, which was originally just a chance to get some fresh air, I feel like all the girls from other classes who were watching are going to have a copy of "Letter from a Stranger Classmate" by now. It has a strange sense of prestige comparable to Shirou's high jump.

They played until almost the end of get out of class, and Chen Junqian hadn't lost either side. On the contrary, the two girls were clearly exhausted. Lin Mu, hands on her knees, was panting heavily, sweat dripping from her delicate chin onto the court. Her cheeks were flushed a healthy red from the intense exercise. She looked up and glared at Chen Junqian, a little annoyed.

"Qianqian really won't let me have a single point? That's too much."

"There was no other way, because I had said I wouldn't lose a single point in front of so many classmates."

Chen Junqian had just answered with a smile when he saw several girls from his grade and the second year of high school exchanging glances and pushing and shoving each other for a while. Finally, one of the girls blushed and ran forward, handing Chen Junqian a pack of wet wipes.

"Senior Chen, that was a fantastic play! Here, take this to wipe your sweat..."

The girl's voice was barely audible, and her eyes darted around, avoiding direct eye contact with his overly clear eyes.

Chen Junqian was slightly taken aback, then smiled and accepted the girl's offer without refusing it.

"Thank you so much, you've been a great help."

The boy's voice was gentle, with a slightly deep magnetism from exercise. The girl who handed him the towel blushed instantly to the roots of her ears. She covered her burning face and ran back to her group of friends in a daze, which drew a burst of quiet laughter and envious shoves from her girlfriends.

After taking two for himself, Chen Junqian turned around and handed the rest to Lin Mu and Zhu Wenyun, who were still catching their breath:

"Here, take this and wipe it off. You two ran much farther than I did."

"Qianqian actually used other people's things so openly..."

"After all, it's a good intention. And according to Youyou, this is called replying. Does Mumu want me to pull up the hem of my clothes like in TV dramas, and then cover my face to wipe my sweat?"

Following Chen Junqian's answer, Lin Mu briefly imagined the scene and the commotion that would erupt among the surrounding girls. Her fair and delicate face flushed instantly, and she quickly shook her head in denial.

"No, no, this definitely won't work."

How could my childhood sweetheart be giving away so many perks to others in public?

Thinking of this, Lin Mu suddenly felt the increasingly intense gazes of the girls around him. He quickly stepped forward, ignoring the envious and complicated looks around him, and decisively pulled out two or three clean wet wipes. He then stood on tiptoe and slapped them directly onto Chen Junqian's face.

"Well……"

Chen Junqian's vision went black, but then, through the soft towel, the girl's warm and gentle touch landed on his forehead, temples, and jawline.

Although she was exhausted, her childhood sweetheart's movements were still incredibly meticulous. With one hand gently supporting his shoulder for support, and the other holding a corner of a wet wipe, she naturally and skillfully wiped away the sweat that flowed down his neck and Adam's apple. Her movements were slow and focused, and the faint scent of sweat mixed with the smell of sunshine wafted into Chen Junqian's nostrils.

The intimacy and familiarity in this scene needed no words to explain. The tacit understanding and reliance that had accumulated over the years instantly built a barrier between the two that no one else could penetrate. Even Zhu Wenyun, who was standing next to them, was quite satisfied with this composition, completely unaware that she seemed to be acting out a three-person movie in other people's eyes.

It's fair to say that she's more like the screenwriter than the audience.

So Chen Junqian simply followed Lin Mu's movements and bent down slightly to accommodate his childhood sweetheart's height, letting her do whatever she wanted on his face.

The girl's eyes were as bright as stars, but the whispers she made in his ear were of a completely different style:

"Are Qianqian and Weiwei going on a trip together next month?"

"Shouldn't we update our progress together?"

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I was called away to a wedding banquet in my hometown by my mom, sorry. I'll try to update again tomorrow if I can. This book should be finished in September.

Wishing everyone good health and all the best.

Chapter 52: Weiwei, my legs are weak.

Undoubtedly, Gu Lingguo's wardrobe is always full of all sorts of amazing gadgets that she says she will definitely use in the future. So when a childhood friend who had tried them once came to her again with her own needs, Gu Lingguo, who immediately transformed into a service department or a jack-of-all-trades shop, quickly put together a complete outfit for her.

"Ta-da! How does it feel?"

As a common sub-element in anime culture, maids can always be combined with various main character relationships, such as childhood friends or younger sisters. However, Xiao Xi is much harder to fool than Mu Mu. She always thought that if she suddenly wore a maid's outfit to wake up her brother in the morning, it would be super exciting. Which innocent young anime boy could resist that?

Oh, no, the senior should no longer be a naive, innocent boy from the world of anime.

"So, Qianqian really likes this kind of thing?"

Lin Mu looked at herself in the mirror. She was wearing a black dress with a white apron over it. The dress had delicate and cute lace trim on the ruffles. A belt tied into a large bow was wrapped around her slender waist, and she had a white headband on her head. Although she was covered up from head to toe, it was still a style that she couldn't wear in public.

"No, no, no, if we're really talking about it, a boy like you, senior, would probably prefer this type, so Mu Mu, do you want to try it?"

Looking at the other set of QQ maid outfit that Gu Lingguo was pointing to on the bed, apart from the headband and tie which were barely recognizable as maids or their identities, Lin Mu hurriedly shook her head again. She didn't even want to ask why Gu Lingguo had such clothes at home. Could it be a magical little prop that she might use in the future?

"Right, so this is the only outfit you can wear. Don't worry, Mu Mu, you don't need to play the role of calling me 'master' or 'brother' anymore. This outfit alone is enough to be considered a champion's set."

Lin Mu blushed slightly at the string of titles Gu Linguo used, and then looked away again.

"...I can only call him Qianqian, Qianqian."

"Yes, a unique nickname is also a special bond between childhood friends. Okay, senior will be here soon, so I'll head out now. Mu Mu, remember to share your thoughts on this outfit with me later. If you don't like it, we can change into a sailor-style bunny girl outfit..."

Feeling that the other person was saying something profound, Lin Mu reluctantly saw the overly enthusiastic Gu Lingguo out the door. Then, she bit her lip and sat in the empty room next door, lost in thought. Childhood sweethearts always have similar personalities. If you said that a high school senior was going to a hotel, she would definitely think that he was a bad kid. But the room in Qianqian's new house was practically her home, so it didn't matter.

Okay, actually, I just felt it was a bit much to continue this kind of thing at Vivi's house. Last time it was just a spur-of-the-moment accident, but Vivi's bathtub is indeed quite big...

Sitting on the bed with her head propped up in her hands, Lin Mu was lost in thought when she heard the door being gently pushed open. Chen Junqian, who had just come from home, glimpsed his childhood sweetheart dressed as a maid as soon as he opened the door. Even though Gu Lingguo had only been gone for a short while, Lin Mu, who was sitting there unconsciously thinking about all sorts of random things, had already made some parts of her hair crooked and messy.

However, this only added a touch of adorable clumsiness to her, making Chen Junqian want to pat her head again. It felt like this was the only aspect where she was becoming more and more like the male protagonist of a romantic comedy.

"Did Lin Guo actually pick this outfit for Mu Mu?"

"Because she said Qianqian would like it."

"Actually, it's all fine. I'll like whatever Mu Mu wears."

As Chen Junqian spoke, he sat on the bed. The next second, Lin Mu spread her hands on his shoulders and lay there like a cat, looking down at him. Her long hair, which was past her shoulders, was draped over her white clothes with this movement, making her hair and eye colors seem even deeper and brighter. Her calves, which were originally hidden under her skirt, were finally revealed. Sure enough, she was wearing white stockings, which were almost standard for maids.

Compared to black stockings, white stockings actually have higher requirements for leg shape and skin. However, Lin Mu was of course fine with them. She was petite and delicate, and her fair thighs under the skirt, accentuated by the stockings, did indeed remind people of creamy ice cream. The marks on the top of the stockings also made Chen Junqian want to take a second look.

Perhaps it's because Chen Junqian often describes himself as a kitten, or perhaps there really is a white cat with the same online name as her that lives in his house, or perhaps Zhu Wenyun's novel also uses this setting, so sometimes Lin Mu herself feels that this description is very apt. Whether it's the way she deliberately lowers her voice because of shyness when she's comforting herself at home, or the way she curls up and keeps squeezing into the squirrel plush toy that her childhood sweetheart gave her, it's the same.

The first step for lovers is to be honest with each other, and this step has already been completed.

The second step, of course, is to get to know and adapt to each other.

The childhood sweethearts remained cautious in this regard.

then……

"So doesn't this still amount to failure?"

As the person most concerned about the progress of this childhood sweetheart relationship, Xu Youwei could only twitch her lips and subconsciously utter this complaint after hearing the whole story from both sides' perspectives.

The childhood sweetheart who ran away at the last minute could only drift away from the scene. If there weren't other people around, she would have liked to say, "Actually, it ended quite well," to save face. In the end, she could only shift the blame onto her best friend in front of her.

"That's because Weiwei isn't here."

"...So, you don't think I'm needed for this kind of thing?"

Xu Youwei, who suddenly felt that she might be the only normal person, could only sigh deeply, then rested her chin on her hand and continued to complain:

"Should I cheer Mu Mu on from the sidelines?"

"Lin Guo has cheerleader outfits in her closet."

"what?"

"N-nothing."

Faced with her best friend's sudden raised voice, Lin Mu was a little embarrassed and quickly waved her hand, then forced a conclusion:

"In short, during this trip, Weiwei can do whatever she wants with Qianqian."

"Oh, but I don't need Mumu cheering me on from the sidelines. Besides, we're just going on a trip to watch the game. If Mumu knew how to play LOL, we could come along, but unfortunately she doesn't, so there's nothing we can do."

Chen Junqian had a feeling that some imaginary tail behind Youyou was already wagging its tail high in the air. However, he could tell that she was really looking forward to the upcoming trip, so he didn't say anything. Looking at the two of them who seemed to have reversed their positions, he couldn't help but think of what happened yesterday.

It can only be said that he really couldn't say to his childhood sweetheart, "Don't worry, I've already activated the world modulation mode to convert the pain one-to-one," nor could he take the initiative like he did with Shen Nianqiu after she slightly backed down. After all, the mindset and difficulty are completely different, so in the end he could only settle for second best.

Thinking about it carefully, I still haven't completed a certain achievement related to eating ice cream.

Regardless, after obtaining Lin Mu's 'permission,' Xu Youwei was finally able to happily welcome this trip. However, in Chen Junqian's opinion, even without permission, Youyou would definitely not behave herself. She would probably ask mysterious questions like 'The Bodhisattva is watching' and 'Does the Bodhisattva know how much pain I'm in?' when they got to the hotel.

Just as the National Day holiday was coming to an end, Chen Junqian and Xu Youwei finally boarded the high-speed train to Wuhan together. Wuhan is quite close to Guoning, after all, it's just a neighboring province. Zhong Yu, on the other hand, had to go to Jingxian to pick up his girlfriend first, so he wasn't going with them. The group agreed to meet at the hotel they had booked in Wuhan.

The crowds at the high-speed rail station surged like waves. Chen Junqian pulled his suitcase with one hand and held Xu Youwei's hand tightly with the other, protecting her as she passed through the crowded exit. Youyou, who didn't have to wear a school uniform today, was wearing a beige knitted cardigan over a simple light-colored T-shirt. Her long hair was tied into a neat high ponytail, swaying with her steps, making her look exceptionally refreshing and gentle. She was the epitome of a vibrant and bright high school girl.

"Qian'er, over here!"