Tea-flavored Romance

Death is like the wind, always by my side!

[One-click mute is now enabled!]

hasaki!

"Those who do too much will surely perish!" He locked in the Wind Man champion and was as happy as a child amidst the minions. After one game, Master Ning was still eager to start another round of fun, but thinking about meeting Gu Xihua tomorrow, he ultimately gave up the idea of ​​playing until dawn.

Give my precious girl some face! Is the game more important or you? Of course, you're more important!

"Brother Yuan, why are you sleeping so early today? Are you trying to stay healthy?"

Ning Yuan waved his hand: "I need to discuss our new play with Gu Xihua tomorrow, so I need to rest and recharge..."

"Holy crap, you've really gotten involved with Gu Guanxue?" Old Wu was so shocked he forgot to continue playing the game. "So, the person you're going on a date with tonight is...?"

"That's not it."

"Phew..." The three of them breathed a sigh of relief in unison.

"Tonight's flower is ginger."

Old Wu: ? ? ?

monkey:???

Xiao Hei: ? ? ?

"Brother Yuan, I never thought someone with thick eyebrows and big eyes like you would betray us... I thought you'd be the last one among us to find a partner!" Xiao Hei said heartbrokenly, "The rumors were actually true... and I trusted you so much!"

"I can't accept this unless you plan a get-together for our department's most beautiful girls and their best friends."

"I can't accept it either," Old Wu said seriously. "By the way, Yuan-ge, I ship the Snowfield couple..."

"Me too."

“I think the perfect couple has a better chance of success…” Monkey analyzed: “Jiang Xihua’s temperament matches Yuan Ge’s very well, but Gu Guanxue doesn’t seem to fit in.”

"Heh, where did you come from, you rational fan? Stop trying to take advantage of Xiaoxue, go find your own idol."

"Yes, please stop mentioning it... Our Xiaoxue refuses to be tied to anyone, thank you."

"I'm just a random passerby, don't apply your logic to me!"

Ning Yuan: "..."

So it's started, huh? The birth of a drama queen?

"Alright, alright, stop acting." Ning Yuan interrupted the group, saying irritably, "What CP fans... Can't you do something serious... Nothing has happened between me and those two yet."

"Look at that face of someone preparing to build a harem, Brother Yuan, have you forgotten that you have a little rich girl, Lu Jiujiu!"

"A harem? My relationship with Minister Gu and Minister Jiang is purely cooperative; you wouldn't understand the specifics." Master Ning's expression was enigmatic: "You might understand in the future..."

"Do you mean when you committed bigamy? Brother Yuan, I'll visit you in jail," Monkey teased.

"???"

"Kill this mute brat for me! There'll be a hefty reward for killing him!" Master Ning shouted angrily, pointing at the monkey. "First come, first served, spots for the department's most beautiful girls' social event!"

"You old thief, take this!"

"Let go of that boy, let me handle this!"

The three of them played around for a while before Ning Yuan separated them. He clapped his hands in satisfaction and said to Xiao Hei and Lao Wu, "You will be richly rewarded... Once I get to know Minister Jiang and Minister Gu, I will immediately ask them to arrange a social event for you."

"Thank you, Your Majesty!"

"Alright, I'm tired. You may leave. I have a morning court session with Minister Gu tomorrow."

"Here you go~"

Seeing that someone was getting ready for bed, Xiao Hei, who had been staying up late watching anime, drew the curtains and turned on his small lamp. Lao Wu plugged in his headphones and reduced his screen-scrolling. Monkey, who had been relaxing by watching videos, also turned off his screen and prepared to go to sleep.

The next day, Ning Yuan, who had something to do, was undoubtedly the first one to get up. He quietly got out of bed to wash up and then closed the dormitory door.

"Brother Yuan, you've been called."

"..."

Is this really the second year, and the muscle memory of these three good-for-nothings has already reached this terrifying level?

Computer Science majors don't have classes in the morning, but Gu Guanxue from the Film Department does. However, she doesn't seem to care much about attendance and plans to skip them.

They agreed to meet at the cafeteria for breakfast. Ning Yuan arrived first, sat down, and ordered a bowl of congee with preserved egg and lean pork, along with a crispy fried dough stick.

A good breakfast is the soul of the day, and Master Ning decided to eat while waiting for Gu Guanxue so as not to neglect his stomach. However, to his surprise, the first person he encountered was not Gu Guanxue, but Lin Xiaoya, the protagonist of the "fishing for cattle" plan.

A smile appeared on Ning Yuan's lips.

Ha, so they've taken the bait...

As expected, you still couldn't suppress the power within you, right...? A shout of "Bull, open the gates!"... Hey, hey, hey... Master Lin, where are you going? I'm right here!

Don't go, come and chat with me!

Lin Xiaoya bought breakfast and left chatting and laughing with her companion, seemingly unaware of Ning Yuan's presence. This left Master Ning staring blankly in the direction Lin Xiaoya had gone, unable to come to his senses for a long time.

this……?

Is it a case of playing hard to get? Or did the other person not take the bait at all?

Gu Xihua, who arrived late, also ordered breakfast and sat down in front of Ning Yuan. She noticed that he was still in a daze and waved her little hand.

"Director Ning? Student Ning? Student Ning Yuan?"

"..."

"You seem to be staring at something?" Gu Xihua glanced behind her curiously. "Is the full moon coming?"

"No... I was thinking about something..." Master Ning withdrew his gaze and coughed lightly, "What did you want to tell me last night?"

Gu Guanxue also looked away and blinked, saying, "It's about Director Ning's new film."

"You want to participate?"

Is that okay?

"That's possible... but there has to be a reason, right?"

Gu Xihua tossed a strand of highlighted hair aside, curling it with her fingertips, and replied slowly, "The reason... um... can I say it's for you?"

"Please, Gu, you just gave me the 'friend zone' card yesterday. Are you trying to revive my feelings with this reply?" Master Ning righteously rejected Gu Guanxue's temptation, stating, "I only want to be your friend..."

At the very least, wait until the cooldown period is over before considering sending me a card. What Jiang Manyue said yesterday was so scary... a physical blacklist... is this some kind of nuclear raw material mine?

"Pfft... Okay, okay... Looks like you're pretty savvy, Ning." Gu Xihua's eyes gleamed mischievously as she lowered her voice, "Actually, it's for Xiao Manyue..."

"And... in a sense, it's not unreasonable to say it's for your sake."

"Can you please stop being a riddle-maker..." Ning Yuan said helplessly, "Wouldn't it be better if we were all completely honest with each other? Of course, I don't mean that kind of honesty... don't misunderstand..."

Chapter Thirty-Nine: It's Just a Mission for the Full Moon

"Which kind of red are you referring to?"

"I……"

Gu Xihua gave him a knowing look, then, ignoring his excuses, smiled and said, "Ahem... let's get down to business... did you invite Jiang Manyue to help you film a short film?"

"..."

"Hmm? I was right after all. You're amazing."

"How did you know I contacted her?" Master Ning asked suspiciously. "Did someone else capture footage of us plotting something in the cafeteria?"

"Of course not... I was just wondering why she said before that I would definitely fall in love with you..." The girl gently grasped a golden-brown, crispy fried dough stick with her slender fingers, put it to her rosy lips, and then squinted her eyes, revealing a blissful and adorable expression. Ning Yuan didn't even have time to remind her that she had taken his own fried dough stick, and hurriedly asked, "And then?"

"Then I figured it out... If there's anything she's so sure about, it's definitely related to her!" Gu Xihua said with a grin, "She's definitely up to something... so to protect myself, I had no choice but to strike first."

"How do you gain the upper hand by striking first?"

"Let's pursue her together! I'll help you out! I guarantee we'll win her over every time!"

Ning Yuan: "..."

"Um..." he asked tactfully, "To make sure there won't be any misunderstandings later, let me ask first... you and Jiang Manyue, are you really not sisters?"

"No, why do you ask that?"

"No...nothing..."

Both of these girls were trying to push me into each other's arms, and they did exactly the same thing! It would be a miracle if I didn't suspect they were related by blood!

He tried his best to suppress a hint of sadness, covering his face as he said, "I'm sorry... Gu... I might not be able to get over my last relationship yet... Please forgive me..."

"I didn't really want to be so sentimental... Since ancient times, the affectionate have always been hurt by the heartless... I never thought you would actually push someone who loved you into another woman's arms..."

“Gu, I’m so sad… I hope you won’t do this again… I don’t love you anymore, but I can’t just watch the person I loved push me away.”

"Do you understand what I mean?" Ning Yuan said, "Right now, I just want to stay by your side and be your friend... I don't want anything else..."

Gu Guanxue: "..."

You, do you even have a tiny bit of affection for me deep down? Where did this third-rate romance drama character come from? Please wake up!

What a drama queen... So this is the type Jiang Manyue likes?

Gu Xihua, who was supposed to be cooperating with Master Ning's performance, ignored him. She patted Ning Yuan on the back and said earnestly, "Comrade Ning Yuan... at a time like this, please stop acting with me..."

"We're all adults... It's obvious that you actually like Jiang Manyue, right?"

"???" Master Ning looked terrified, wondering what he meant. Seeing this expression, Gu Xihua seemed even more confident. She flicked a strand of hair from her forehead and spoke with full confidence.

"Because you don't like me at all... but you keep trying to get close to me... these are all Full Moon's missions, right?"

Ning Yuan: ? ? ?

You need to provide evidence for your claims! I'm not some mission master! I'm the God of Pure Love! Die, you traitor Cao!

Gu Xihua quickly popped the fried dough stick into her mouth, then pulled out a tissue to wipe her hands: "Jiang Manyue is a dark soul, so I'm not surprised at all that she would do something so perverse."

"She must have taken advantage of your feelings for her to coerce you into doing this, right? What a green tea bitch." Gu Xihua shrugged and smiled with narrowed eyes, "Don't be afraid, I'm a good wolf, I'll come to save your miserable love life."

"???"

This girl's reasoning is completely off-topic! A full moon mission, for crying out loud? Do you think I'm that kind of person?!