I'll give my daughter one more second.

"Oh? What is it?" Shi Yu asked jokingly. She clearly just thought it was child's play and didn't take it too seriously.

“Speaking of dates, this is a must!” Mai opened the menu on the table and pointed to the text in the corner.

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Chapter 55 Dating Must Also Follow Basic Laws

"Ice cream coffee, limited edition for couples. Enjoy the sweet drink together with a special two-in-one straw!" Shi Yu and Wu Shen looked at the menu and read it out in unison.

"This thing is a must-have for dates? This is something only couples would use, right?" Wu Shen was a little speechless.

In the novel, Sayuka and the male protagonist are only friends of the opposite sex, so how could they possibly have such an exciting date right from the start?

"Boss, one ice cream coffee, please, the couple's limited edition." However, Shi Yu had already seen the boss coming over to take her order.

"Shiyu?" This time it was Wu Shen's turn to be puzzled. This thing was completely meaningless for studying ordinary dates between friends of the opposite sex, so why order one?

"If we pass the grand prize competition, we won't have to do the research again when writing the subsequent plot."

At this time, male customers have started to arrive one after another. Shi Yu's voice wasn't quiet just now, and Wu Shen could feel the envious, jealous, and hateful looks from many male compatriots.

There's no way around it; being around a beauty like Shi Yu is bound to generate a lot of hatred. Wu Shen can understand that.

"Brother, give me an ice cream too!" Mai asked.

As soon as Wu Yi finished speaking, Wu Shen felt the fierce gazes of the men around him soften, as if they were saying, "Brother-in-law, hello there."

Get lost! You bunch of lolicon! I don't need brothers-in-law like you! No, I don't need sons-in-law like you! My adorable daughter has no interest in men!

"We can just eat that portion once Shiyu finishes her research," Wu Shen replied nonchalantly.

"Why don't you guys try inhaling together like this and see what it feels like? Isn't there a saying that experiments are the sole criterion for testing truth?" Mai blinked and said innocently.

"Oh? Wu Shenjun, do you want to give it a try?" Shi Yu's lips curled up slightly, her smile becoming somewhat playful. Wu Shen subconsciously focused his gaze on Shi Yu's rosy lips, but quickly looked away.

"It's one thing for Mai to be so young, but Shiyu, don't go around messing around like this. If you really want to try it, why don't you and Mai try it together?"

"That's a good idea. Would you like to eat with us, Mai-yi?"

Just then, the ice cream coffee they ordered arrived at the table, and Shiyu pushed the glass in front of her and Mai.

"Yes, yes!" Wu Yi stood on her tiptoes, looking very excited, but she quickly remembered her plan to bring her parents together, so she reluctantly gave up and slipped behind Wu Shen.

"Thinking about it carefully, my brother said that eating too many sweets is bad for your teeth. So this glorious, great, and arduous task is entrusted to my brother." As she spoke, Wu Yi pushed Wu Shen's back with all her might, urging him towards Shi Yu.

"You're always so humble and never change your ways, why are you suddenly so sensible today? What kind of wicked idea are you thinking of now?" Wu Shen immediately saw through Wu Yi's little scheme and rubbed her little face with both hands.

"Have you made a decision? Should Wu Yi come, or Wu Shenjun?" Shi Yu turned her body slightly, propped her elbow on the table, and rested her chin on her palm, looking at the two who were fighting with great interest.

Wu Shen quickly gave Wu Yi a look, but this time Wu Yi, who always became incredibly obedient at crucial moments, refused to listen to him and stubbornly darted behind Shi Yu to hide.

"This time, I must be a qualified wingman and provide a perfect assist!" Mai encouraged herself in her heart.

Seeing that Wu Yi was determined to "rather die than surrender," Wu Shen was completely at a loss: "Actually, it wouldn't be a problem for me to come. But Shi Yu, you probably wouldn't agree, would you?"

Since the dance costume didn't work, Wu Shen had no choice but to turn to Shi Yu for help. He was certain that he would be rejected given their current relationship.

Wu Shen was initially full of confidence, expecting to be rejected by Shi Yu. However, Shi Yu's answer completely surprised him.

"Sure. I wouldn't mind if it were Wu Shenjun."

"Are you sure you're not just kidding me again?" Wu Shen felt that Kasumigaoka Utaha's answer was simply because she thought it was funny.

"Is it necessary to lie about something like this?" Shiyu's legs, encased in black stockings, were crossed and gently swayed.

Wu Shen really couldn't believe that someone who seemed so reserved on the surface would actually be so proactive.

"Great! Since you've agreed, of course I have no problem with it. To be honest, no one would refuse your invitation, Shiyu."

Now caught between a rock and a hard place, with Shi Yu in front and Wu Yi behind, Wu Shen is truly in a dilemma. He might as well just go all out! If the woman isn't shy, why should he be?!

Wu Shen took a deep breath, mentally preparing himself, and pointed one end of the straw at himself. Shi Yu brushed aside her loose hair and leaned closer as well.

This is arguably the closest the two have ever been to each other.

Thump, thump. Wu Shen could feel his heart pounding violently.

Thump, thump, thump, slurp… Mai, that's enough. No need to use beatboxing to create background music; I can tell it's you making those sounds! And what's with the "thump" and "slurp"? Are you trying to hold back laughter? Whose heartbeat sounds like that?!

Immediately afterwards, the clear sound of sucking through the straws on both sides could be heard.

"Okay, that should be fine. I'll jot down my thoughts in writing so it'll be easier to write later." After only a few seconds, Shiyu suddenly ducked and started taking out her small notebook to write something down.

Although she tried to appear calm, it was clear that her originally fair cheeks were now flushed with a rosy hue. She deliberately buried her face in her laptop so that Wu Shen wouldn't see it.

"I thought you didn't care, Shiyu, but it seems you actually do. Aren't you going to continue? There's still a lot left in this cup," Wu Shen teased. Seeing Shiyu's adorable reaction, it was his turn to play the trick.

He never expected that Shiyu, who was always calm and liked to tease and provoke people, would have such an adorable side.

"Wu Shenjun, are you planning to add a few more interesting rumors when you go to school on Monday, and then become a superstar who will cause a sensation throughout the school?" After adjusting her emotions, Shi Yu put away her notebook and looked at Wu Shenjun with a smile.

Wu Shen could pretty much guess Shi Yu's plan. If Yukino Yukinoshita came to find him, it would only be a slightly sensational news story in his class and grade. But if there was some bombshell news involving Kasumigaoka Shi Yu, then he would truly be a sensation throughout the entire school and famous throughout the entire grade.

"No need. Let Wu Yi handle the rest first." Wu Shen quickly summoned his shield, Wu Yi.

However, seeing Wu Yi wolfing down her food, Wu Shen became a little worried. "Is it okay for you to eat so much?"

"It's okay, girls' sweets are stored in a different stomach," Mai said while eating.

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Chapter 56 My Parents Are Complete Homebodies

The first survey on couples sharing special straws was completed. The group then proceeded to the location for the second experiment—a movie theater.

"What movie do you want to watch?" Looking up at the numerous movie titles flashing across the electronic screen, along with the movie trailers playing on a loop, Wu Shen suddenly felt like he was suffering from decision paralysis.

What movie would be suitable for the current situation? We need to consider both Shiyu's research and Wuyi's preferences, and this type of film is really hard to find.

So he decided to give the choice to Mai and Shiyu. Since he couldn't make a decision, he would give them the power to choose.

"Generally speaking, people would choose romantic movies with a good atmosphere, right? But to be honest, I have no opinion on poorly made, melodramatic romantic love stories." Shi Yu stated her opinion without reservation.

"I think so too. But aren't we going to show you a typical date experience?" Wu Shen said, somewhat helplessly.

“Sayuka is a character I created based on. So she herself definitely wouldn’t watch that type of movie,” Shiyu said confidently.

What you said makes so much sense, I'm speechless. So Wu Shen could only turn his hopeful gaze to Wu Yi, hoping she could offer some reliable advice.

"I want to see the newly released Doraemon movie!" Mai shouted, pulling Wu Shen's hand.

"Doraemon? That's a good choice for Mai. It's suitable for all ages, and as an animation, Shiyu, who loves ACG culture, certainly won't object." Wu Shen started calculating in his mind.

Shi Yu didn't object, and Wu Shen had already decided to buy the tickets. But then Wu Yi seemed to remember something, and she grabbed Wu Shen, refusing to let him leave, saying that she had suddenly changed her mind.

"Today's main goal was to bring Mom and Dad together, how could you forget that again? You can't let your own will get the better of you! How careless of you!" Mai scolded herself inwardly.

"If not Doraemon, then what should we watch?" Wu Shen asked in surprise.

"I don't know, but since it's an investigation, it has to be something related to romance." Mai felt that only movies like this could create the right atmosphere for the two of them.

This was a real headache for Wu Shen, but after checking the recent news in the ACG industry and browsing the film schedule on the electronic screen, Wu Shen suddenly had an idea.

“Isn’t Makoto Shinkai’s ‘Your Name’ showing in theaters right now? Let’s watch this. There’s a screening in ten minutes,” Wu Shen said, pointing to the electronic screen.

"I've been busy writing my novel lately and haven't had a chance to read it. It's definitely a good choice." Shi Yu nodded in agreement. Clearly, she was looking forward to this work.

"Related to romance, great!" Mai waved her hand in satisfaction.

Having satisfied both of them, Wu Shen finally breathed a sigh of relief. Fearing they might change their minds again, he immediately went to queue up and buy tickets.

It's worth mentioning that when the ticket seller saw the trio, she immediately gave them the discounted family combo tickets. Since it would be cheaper, Wu Shen, who was a little tight on living expenses, was naturally happy to do so.

Shi Yu originally wanted to pay for her share, but Wu Shen stopped her, saying, "Buying a family ticket earlier was like taking advantage of you, so consider the movie ticket money as compensation."

"If you really intend to do that, the cost of hiring me to pretend to be your wife is very high. After deducting the cost of the movie tickets, you still owe me hundreds of millions of yen in hourly fees." Shiyu's sly smile gave Wu Shen a big headache.

"Even escort services aren't this expensive, are they?" Wu Shen said, embarrassed.

However, he knew perfectly well that Shiyu wasn't trying to take advantage of him, so he had no choice but to accept the ticket money from her. Otherwise, Shiyu might really come after him for the hundreds of millions of yen she owed him.

Time always flies when watching a movie, especially a great one. When they left the theater, Shiyu was deep in thought, her head down.

"Compared to professionals, my screenwriting skills are indeed far inferior. And Wu Shen, you were absolutely right before, my story is really too mediocre, and it's hard to find any highlights. To be honest, I have an urge to tear up the book and rewrite it."

Whether before or after using the techniques of "White Album," the background set by Kasumigaoka Utaha in her own novel is just the most formulaic, commonplace, and simple ordinary school setting.

There are no superpowers, no monsters or ghosts, and no extraordinary events or worldviews. It's just an ordinary love story that unfolds between two girls and one boy at a high school. That's pretty much the entirety of the novel *Love Metronome*.

"Don't rush things. Others didn't succeed in just a few days either," Wu Shen shook his head and advised. "You've only just begun. For your debut book, calm down and tell a simple yet compelling story. Build a solid foundation, and then you can start working on your second book, coming up with some interesting ideas and concepts."

"You're right. The shock I just experienced made me a little overly ambitious," Shi Yu replied with a wry smile, calming herself down. "Now I should focus all my attention on thinking about and completing my work. I'm sure it has its own unique charm."

"You have to take things one step at a time. It's the most foolish thing to be overly ambitious and lose confidence and motivation just because the gap between you and others is too big."

Shi Yu rallied her spirits once again.

"Speaking of which, our purpose this time is to let you experience the content of a date, right? Did you have any inspiration after watching the movie just now?" Wu Shen thought of the most important purpose of their trip.

"I've already thought of some of the date scenes and storylines. Now all that's left is the last scene I added after thinking it over," Shiyu said, recalling the new outline she had just revised in her mind.

What was the final scene?

"The male and female protagonists encounter a torrential downpour on their way to a date, so they have to take shelter in a nearby love hotel, where some ambiguous things happen."

"As expected of the lewd storyline that Kasumigaoka Utaha came up with," Wu Shen couldn't help but think to himself.

Meanwhile, Wu Yi, walking to the side, felt a little frustrated. The movie itself was absolutely fantastic, and the story was good. However, Wu Shen and Shi Yu were so engrossed in it that they didn't notice each other.