I turned reality into a romantic comedy.

"And what about you? You really don't want it?"

"Well, if Wenyun still feels indebted to me, when you become famous and I want to ask you to write a story, just reduce my fee."

"It's not as exaggerated as you say."

Zhu Wenyun scratched her cheek a little embarrassedly, then took a small pudding from the refrigerator and sat down next to Chen Junqian, causing him to subconsciously move aside as well.

There was no way around it; as the fastest-developing member of the trio Chen Junqian knew, even though the two of them were eating one-yuan steamed buns on the roadside just over half a year ago, now, after a semester or two, the curves of two more steamed buns had clearly appeared on the other's chest. This was especially noticeable in the scorching summer when she was only wearing a white shirt. It was hard for Chen Junqian not to think of that mysterious achievement called "facial cleanser" that had just set off during the Shanghai World Expo last month.

However, Zhu Wenyun herself seemed completely unguarded in front of Chen Junqian. After sitting down next to him, she naturally raised her hand to eat her popsicle. With the movement, her loose sleeve lifted up, and the scenery inside was briefly revealed to Chen Junqian.

Although Chen Junqian looked away the next second, the long-lost trigger sound of the achievement still rang in his mind, and it was a rare achievement that could be triggered multiple times.

Of course, romantic comedies need fan service (or fanservice).

[As the saying goes, fan service has always been a staple in romantic comedies. Whether it's swimsuit episodes, hot spring episodes, maid cafe episodes from school festivals, Rito's wrestling match, Touma's door-opening scene, or various lucky pervert segments, it all boils down to fan service! (sound)]

Even if this is the real world, and even if the guidance has been broken, please rebuild the glory of the male protagonist in a romantic comedy.

Achievement conditions: In daily life, seeing or experiencing fan service scenes and services from heroines who are suitable for romantic comedies through various means, and reaching key milestones such as once, ten times, one hundred times, one thousand times, etc., will count as completing one achievement.

Although this opportunity triggered an achievement that he hadn't expected at all, Chen Junqian still thoughtfully reminded Zhu Wenyun of something:

"The cuffs of the clothes feel a bit too big."

"After all, it's something I wear at home, so it's definitely more comfortable if it's a bit loose. Besides, I've been growing really fast lately, so I guess it'll be just about right back in a few months."

Whether she completely ignored Chen Junqian's meaning or simply felt it didn't matter in front of him, Zhu Wenyun swung her arms around a couple of times, checked the condition of her cuffs, and still maintained an indifferent tone.

"Oh right, right, it seems that Jay Chou has been officially announced to be coming to the Pecan Festival at the end of next month."

It was already late August, the end of summer vacation, and the pecan festival, which was to be held a month later, had begun its intensive promotional activities.

"Yeah, and Wu Ke-qun and A-Bao too, I think."

"Yes, my grandma really likes Abao. She liked him when she watched 'Avenue of Stars' back then."

Sensing that Zhu Wenyun was subtly probing his intentions, Chen Junqian spoke up rather decisively first:

"But I already made plans with Mumu, so it's a bit of a shame, otherwise we could have gone together."

Although he didn't mention Lin Mu's family business at all, nor did he mention any front-row tickets, Zhu Wenyun still subconsciously pursed her lips.

This was probably the first time she felt that three thousand yuan wasn't actually that much since she received her royalties, even though it could buy thirty thousand small steamed buns.

But if no one is eating with her, Zhu Wenyun won't find any sweetness at all.

After all, even a writer who received three thousand yuan in royalties wrote "being alone" in the "most hated thing" section of her personal profile.

Chapter 72: It's all because of the signature (Part 2)

As the summer heat gradually subsides, students reluctantly bid farewell to the summer vacation, the longest holiday of the year, and once again shoulder their schoolbags and return to school in September.

The various tasks at the beginning of the school year are always busy yet repetitive. Helping the homeroom teacher move the brand-new textbooks and teaching materials for each subject to the classroom, thinking about what kind of book covers to use this year, and what new stationery to buy. The morning of the first day of school basically flies by in such daydreams about the future.

Because it was a new school year and a new semester, after Chen Junqian's class moved to the classroom of Class 4 on the fifth floor, the homeroom teacher also began to adjust the class seating according to the changes in the students' height and nearsightedness over the past year.

Generally speaking, this kind of thing actually has nothing to do with Chen Junqian. After all, he had been sitting next to Zhong Yu for several years in elementary school, and their deskmate relationship in his previous life should have lasted for a full six years.

But today, he was suddenly called out by the homeroom teacher. After a rather complicated seating arrangement, Zhong Yu was moved to the seat behind him, and Lu Cheng was also moved there. Together, they became one of the few male students in the class to sit together, while the seat next to him was temporarily left empty.

If this weren't the real world, Chen Junqian felt that the homeroom teacher was about to lead a mysterious mixed-race transfer student into the classroom.

However, he wasn't the only one curious about who his new deskmate was. Lin Mu, who was still stuck in the front row this year because of his height, also turned around.

After much deliberation, the homeroom teacher, standing on the podium, finally called out Xu Youwei's name from the roster in her hand.

"Xu Youwei, sit over with Chen Junqian."

It can only be said that the homeroom teacher was helpless in the face of a parent who practically had their feelings for the two of them dating written all over their face. Moreover, it seems that this whole thing started because he mentioned Chen Junqian's name first.

Although the homeroom teacher himself did not want to interfere too much with or comment on other people's family situations and private lives, Xu Youwei was, after all, one of his students. Even out of a sense of responsibility as a teacher, he would indeed pay extra attention to the mental state of each student.

Moreover, Chen Junqian had already demonstrated his ability to comfort Xu Youwei during the past year.

What made the homeroom teacher even more determined was that as soon as he arrived at the office this morning, Xu Youwei took the initiative to come over and ask him if the school had any precedent of having students from the next grade continue to serve as discipline committee members. She felt uneasy this morning because she wasn't standing guard and checking things at the school gate.

Do you want to continue being the discipline committee member?

In conclusion, considering all the factors mentioned above, and out of trust in Chen Junqian, the homeroom teacher ultimately chose to arrange the seats this way to see the effect first. If it didn't work out, they could simply change it back after a semester.

Given the relationship between Chen Junqian and Xu Youwei, they naturally didn't need to draw a clear dividing line on their desks like other male and female classmates.

Rather, ever since she sat down, her body hadn't stopped invading his side. Even when Chen Junqian was writing his name and class on the newly distributed textbook, Xu Youwei would come over and watch with great interest for a long time, before praising him:

"Your handwriting is so beautiful."

"Because I specifically bought calligraphy practice books to practice with."

After carefully writing his name and class on every single textbook to prevent loss, Chen Junqian looked at Xu Youwei, who hadn't written her name yet, and asked her curiously:

Aren't you going to write it?

"I'm currently designing my signature, and I plan to write it on after I've finished designing it."

As she spoke, Xu Youwei wrote several different signatures on the blank exercise book that had been handed out:

Which one do you think looks the best?

"...To be honest, if it weren't for the fact that it was a signature, I wouldn't have been able to recognize the three characters 'Xu Youwei' at all."

"A signature has to be recognizable like this, otherwise it's just a pretty name. I deliberately shortened or connected these strokes. Look, this one even has the initials XYW of my name. Anyway, I won't write like this on an exam paper, as long as I can read it myself, that's fine."

"That's true."

"I'll show you the most satisfactory and perfect design I come up with."

As she spoke, Xu Youwei lay down again and continued designing signatures one after another in her exercise book.

Actually, she didn't finish what she was saying, because the signature she really wanted to design should have included the initials of both of their names.

A signature is something that others might see as scribbles, but the person writing it clearly understands why they wrote it.

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"So why did Weiwei suddenly become Qianqian's deskmate? I don't understand, I don't understand. Last year, I could understand it because you two were exactly the same height back then."

At lunchtime at the after-school care center, Lin Mu, who was finally free of bitter melon today, gnawed on the small piece of meat on what was called braised chicken wings, which was actually just the tip of the wing, and complained with mixed feelings.

Incidentally, since children have become accustomed to the DVD viewing experience without watching commercials, their daycare has completely abandoned the traditional world of animation and entered the era of big discs. Right now, they are watching "Metal Heroes: Kabuto".

"I'm not too sure either, I guess it was the teacher's own idea."

Just as Xu Youwei subconsciously hides many things from Lin Mu, Chen Junqian himself will also choose to gloss over certain topics.

However, Lin Mu only made this comment, since she had basically locked herself into the front row. Even if Chen Junqian's new deskmate wasn't Xu Youwei, it couldn't be her, so it was fine.

Compared to the matter of sitting next to someone, the upcoming Pecan Festival is definitely more exciting. This morning in class and now at after-school care, you can hear the children excitedly discussing the event everywhere. After all, Jay Chou's popularity is undeniable, and he is definitely one of the biggest stars that Guoning has invited.

However, precisely because of the preparations for this event, Lin Mu's parents did not all return home for the pecan harvest season as they had in previous years. Instead, only his mother returned, while his father stayed in the city to do some preliminary handover and preparation work.

"I originally thought I could go home with Qianqian like last year."

As Lin Mu said this, his mood was visibly low.

"But on the other hand, we can go to Jay Chou's concert together this year, so it's a trade-off."

"That's true. I've already talked to my dad. Qianqian can just come to my house and ride in with him in his car."

After being comforted by Chen Junqian's words, Lin Mu regained his spirits:

"And I've already found out that Jay Chou will be singing four songs this time: 'Chrysanthemum Terrace,' 'Double Sticks,' 'Far Away,' and 'Huo Yuanjia.' Although none of them are my favorites, it's still pretty good, considering it's Jay Chou. My dad even said he'd get two autographed copies for us."

"Good."

Sensing that if Chen Junqian were to explicitly refuse Lin Mu's kindness at this point, he would likely be met with a tearful outpouring of righteous arguments about their childhood friendship, he simply nodded in agreement.

Three weeks later, on Saturday, the annual Hickory Festival was held as scheduled at the stadium in Guoning. The entire city of Guoning was practically deserted. Those who arrived late could only crowd outside the stadium, watching the broadcast on the big screen and listening to the commotion inside to join in the fun.

Although Chen Junqian and his parents managed to squeeze into the venue in his previous life, they didn't get any good seats. From beginning to end, they could only see a blurry figure on the stage.

This time was different. Lin Mu's internal tickets were even more exclusive than he had imagined, only a few steps away from the stage. He could even clearly see the invited celebrities backstage chatting amicably with the host, sponsors, and government officials. They were basically all prominent figures in the entire country.

Under these circumstances, Lin Mu and Chen Junqian naturally didn't dare to run around. After being led to their seats by Lin Mu's father, they sat there obediently, quietly discussing their feelings about seeing celebrities up close.

Looking at the various big-name celebrities in front of him, Chen Junqian also had a sudden thought about the third milestone reward he had unlocked.

Unlike the previous two times of ten or twenty unlocks, this time the unlock count doubled to forty, and the rewards weren't particularly attractive to Chen Junqian.

【versatile】

To win over the hearts of heroines with different tastes and dreams, the male protagonist of this romantic comedy naturally needs to possess the talent of being a jack-of-all-trades, master of none, and helpful in every aspect. This talent can be obtained for free after unlocking a total of forty achievements, helping the host master the basic skills of various talents including singing, dancing, photography, drama, and writing.

In fact, for Chen Junqian now, considering the learning ability that the system gave him for free the first time, the physical fitness and physical charm that he unlocked the next two times were already enough. This milestone reward was more like icing on the cake, so he didn't pay much attention to it and put it aside for the time being with a "whatever happens, happens" attitude.

Having roughly figured out why so many people were there, the initial greetings were quickly skipped, and amidst the deafening cheers and applause from the audience, Jay Chou, who hadn't yet become known as "Milk Tea Jay," took the microphone and walked onto the stage.

As a warm-up, Jay Chou first performed "Nunchucks" and "Huo Yuanjia," which have a faster tempo and are more likely to get the crowd going. Lin Mu didn't seem very familiar with the song, but Chen Junqian was really into it. He hummed and sang along with the rhythm for a long time in the front row of the audience, almost breaking his glow stick into nunchucks and waving it around.

It wasn't until both songs were finished that he belatedly sat back down in his seat, his forehead already covered in sweat, but he was still quite energetic, which made Lin Mu, who came over with a tissue to wipe his sweat, quite happy.

After all, this was a rare sight for her to see her childhood sweetheart acting like a child, having fun with other people. And considering that she was the only one who had seen this side of him since she invited him over today, she felt even more satisfied.

Would you like some water?

While Jay Chou was taking a break and drinking water on stage, Lin Mu took the initiative to unscrew the cap of a bottle of mineral water for Chen Junqian and handed him the water.

"Mmm, thank you, Mumu."

After taking a couple of sips from the mineral water bottle, Chen Junqian gradually calmed himself down before leaning against the wall with Lin Mu to quietly enjoy Jay Chou's performance of the last two ballads.

Although the meaning of the word "chrysanthemum" has taken on strange derivative meanings on the internet in recent years, even the lyrics of the song "Chrysanthemum Terrace" sound a bit subtle.

But Jay Chou's singing skills are undeniable. His renditions of "Chrysanthemum Terrace" and "Far Away" easily captivated the audience. As he left the stage, everyone chanted "One more song! One more song!" for quite a while.

Following Jay Chou, other supporting performers such as Wu Ke-qun and A Bao also made their appearances. The only thing that Chen Jun-qian was a little disappointed about was that Wu Ke-qun did not sing "General's Order" this time, but instead sang another of his representative works, "Writing Poems for You".

But no matter what, for Chen Junqian and the other citizens of Guoning, tonight's spectacle will definitely be a memory that they won't easily forget even a decade or more later.

However, when it came time to leave after the performance, Chen Junqian and his group, who were sitting in the front row, had to wait a while longer than the audience in the back. Lin Mu was also preparing to get up and ask her father about the autographs. But when she got two autographs from her father and turned around to look for Chen Junqian with a bit of pride, she suddenly found that he had disappeared from his seat.

If we rewind two minutes, as the audience members began to get up and leave, and Lin Mu went to find his father, two hands suddenly reached out from behind and covered the eyes of Chen Junqian, who was sitting in front of him.

Guess who I am?