Yukino Yukinoshita let out a long sigh of relief, her expression changing from calm to serious, as if she really wanted to work hard.

Ye Ziye was still confused. Was Yukino Yukinoshita different from other girls? She was able to remain calm in this situation.

"Aren't you... angry?"

Feeling guilty, Ye Ziye decided to ask. Since things had already come to this point, he wasn't afraid of offending anyone further.

"Yeah! I'm really angry. It feels like I've been tricked. Or rather, any normal girl would be angry in that situation, and I'm no exception. And my prediction came true. With your looks, you're really good at deceiving girls."

Yukino Yukinoshita spoke in a calm tone, not at all like 9 was saying something in anger, as if she were just stating an unimportant fact.

However, Ye Ziye breathed a sigh of relief after hearing this. It reassured him that Yukino Yukinoshita could feel this way. As long as she wasn't hiding a knife behind her smile, that was all that mattered. He didn't want to get stabbed in the back on his way to the office.

"However, getting angry is useless, or rather, the emotion itself is problematic. I rarely get angry, but you made me angry for two days in a row. Once was because you were explaining your views yesterday, and the other was just now. Congratulations, you broke the record and left a deep impression on me!"

"I didn't actually want to break that record..."

Ye Ziye muttered to himself, realizing that he really didn't know he had angered Yukino Yukinoshita yesterday, even though he had a perfectly normal expression.

Yukino Yukinoshita took a step forward and did not retreat. She looked directly into Yoru's eyes. Although she was not tall enough, she had the psychological advantage.

“Even if I’m angry, there’s nothing I can do. Think about it carefully. You were trying to explain, and I interrupted you, so I’m also one-third responsible. The reason it’s one-third is because the main responsibility is yours. Besides, you’ve explained your reasons, and I think they make a lot of sense. Forcing others to do things they don’t like isn’t my style.”

Yukino Yukinoshita casually tossed her hair, the soft ends brushing against Yoru's nose, making it tickle.

"Aren't you worried about your reputation? I'm a man, so I don't care, but you're a girl, what if news of you dating gets out..."

This was Ye Ziye's last question, and also his top priority.

He wasn't some selfish jerk; once he had this idea, he had already considered all the possible scenarios.

Actually, it wouldn't have been surprising if Yukino Yukinoshita had rejected him just now; normally, rejection would have been the most logical choice.

However, things are progressing so smoothly that he doesn't need to explain anything; Yukino Yukinoshita has already said what he wanted to say all by herself.

However, he still wanted to know the answer to this question. Yukino Yukinoshita was quite a celebrity at school, and he didn't know what would happen if bad rumors spread.

"Reputation? I don't care. If it gets out, it will save me a lot of trouble. No more brainless men will bother me. Besides, you're good-looking. It's not a big deal if some rumors get out about you."

If a girl can say something like that, it means she doesn't care about the boy at all. If she did care, she would be careful to maintain their relationship.

Yukino Yukinoshita spoke very casually, but after she finished speaking, a trace of worry suddenly appeared in her eyes.

This kind of news spreading at school is fine, but it would be troublesome if her family heard it.

However, Yukino Yukinoshita is always a woman of her word. Since she has agreed to take on this request, she will give it her all.

She didn't start the Service Department for fun, but to carry out her ideals, and this courage is not something just anyone can possess.

"Although it feels a bit like being a prostitute, thank you!"

This was the first time Ye Ziye had uttered these three words since coming into this world. He had always been self-reliant and did not depend on others, so naturally he did not need to thank anyone.

Today was the first time he had asked someone for a favor, and to his surprise, the person chosen was Yukino Yukinoshita, whom he had found troublesome yesterday.

Thinking of this, he couldn't help but smile, looking as handsome as ever as the cherry blossoms fluttering outside.

Yukino Yukinoshita was stunned for a moment. It was the first time she had seen Ye Ziye Xiao, and she knew the boy's personality, but she quickly turned her head away and did not continue to look.

"Do you have any other questions? If not, let's head out. Lunch break is almost over, and I remember Ms. Hiratsuka has a class in the first period."

"Nothing."

"Let's go then."

The conversation was uneventful. Ye Ziye followed behind Yukino Yukinoshita, leaving the Service Club, which he had only joined a day ago.

Chapter 34

in the office

It was almost time for class, and most of the teachers who had classes were starting to prepare to leave. Hiratsuka Shizuka was no exception, but at that moment, two unexpected people were standing in front of her.

Yoko Yoru and Yukino Yukinoshita.

Although the two handsome men and beautiful women looked good together, Hiratsuka Shizuka knew their personalities well. They had been at odds ever since they met yesterday, let alone appearing together.

"What's the matter between you two?"

Now that she had seen these two people, Hiratsuka Shizuka decided to fulfill her duty as a teacher. If these two people had come to her to mediate their relationship, she would be more than happy to oblige.

Picking up the water glass that's a must-have for thirty-year-olds from her desk, Hiratsuka Shizuka crossed her legs in a carefree manner.

"We're in love."

Yukino Yukinoshita stared at Shizuka Hiratsuka in front of her, not intending to waste time, and went straight to the point; beating around the bush was not in her nature.

Ye Ziye remained silent. In fact, he should have been the one to say it, since he was the one who made the request. However, it would have been more convincing for Yukino Yukinoshita to speak.

"puff"

Tea sprayed out of Hiratsuka Shizuka's mouth, and Yoko Yo and Yukino Yukinoshita tacitly took a step back to prevent the tea from spraying on them.

"Ahem! Is this a new way to prank someone?"

Hiratsuka Shizuka wiped her mouth, stopped crossing her legs, and stared intently at the two people in front of her.

"No, just like the literal meaning, we're in love."

Yukino Yukinoshita spoke softly, a slight blush on her delicate face. She wasn't a celibate nun, and she would feel shy saying such things in front of others.

"But you two only met yesterday."

"Young people's relationships are always so quick, which is in line with today's fast-paced society."

Hiratsuka Shizuka was devastated. She would never understand what those words meant because she was already thirty years old and had never been in a relationship.

After catching her breath, Hiratsuka Shizuka spoke again.

"You two were at odds yesterday, how could you possibly have fallen in love in just one day?"

"No, our personalities are actually very compatible. We both like quiet environments, like seats by the window, like reading, hate trouble, and are calm in the face of problems. That's why we fell in love."

Yukino Yukinoshita said this, and this is the epitome of lying without thinking. Yoko secretly admired her in her heart.

He had actually prepared a story long ago, but it seems he doesn't need to do it now. Yukino Yukinoshita will handle everything.

Hiratsuka Shizuka stood up, looking at Yukino Yukinoshita and Yoruichi in front of her, her eyes revealing disbelief.

Yukino Yukinoshita was popular during her junior high school years and was pursued by countless boys, but she failed to win over any of them. She and Kaguya Shinomiya were known as the two great ice queens.

Ye Ziye was also very popular. Although she was admitted from outside the school and had no power or influence, she attracted countless eyes simply because of her face and quiet temperament.

During the first month of the semester, many people put love letters in his shoe cabinet, but he didn't receive a single response.

Hiratsuka Shizuka knew that these two people were far from being cold-hearted; they were just a little bland. If they had close friends, they could communicate like ordinary people.

In this situation, the two skipped the friendship stage and went straight to being a couple, which Hiratsuka Shizuka, who knows their personalities well, simply couldn't believe.

"Is this some kind of excuse you're trying to pull on me?"

Although Hiratsuka Shizuka's prediction came true, neither Yoko Yo nor Yukino Yukinoshita's expressions changed; their eyes were filled with determination.

"The facts are right in front of you, you can't deny them even if you don't believe them."

Yukino Yukinoshita sighed, walked somewhat disdainfully past the spot where Hiratsuka Shizuka had spat water, and went to Ye Ziye's side. Bathed in the gazes of the two of them, she took Ye Ziye's hand.

Ye Ziye was stunned; he hadn't expected Yukino Yukinoshita to make such a sacrifice.

Holding hands with a guy she'd only known for two days doesn't seem like something Yukino Yukinoshita would do.

However, he couldn't let others' determination vanish. Under Hiratsuka Shizuka's shocked gaze, he took Yukino Yukinoshita's hand in his own.

He could feel Yukino Yukinoshita tremble and silently apologize in his heart.

Hiratsuka Shizuka looked at the two of them, her beautiful brows furrowing. Under these circumstances, she had no choice but to believe them.

At the same time, she was also wondering, was her strategy really that effective? In just one day, the two of them were freed from loneliness. Is it really that fast for good-looking people to fall in love?

Now, she no longer needed the bet she had made, nor did she need to worry about anything before.

In island nations, there is no concept of puppy love, and Shuchiin Academy has no such concept either, so the relationship between these two is completely permitted.

"Hiratsuka-sensei, can I quit the Service Club now? You've already achieved your goal. If I work part-time in clubs and student council, I won't have enough time to work."

Hiratsuka Shizuka nodded blankly, and for some reason, she had a feeling that she had been deceived.

Ye Ziye hummed in agreement, then took Yukino Yukinoshita's hand and walked out of the office. There were only a few classmates inside, so the news of their relationship would probably spread slowly.

As soon as she stepped out of the office, Yukino Yukinoshita shook off Yoko Yoru's hand, her face flushing red.

"Alright, your request has been fulfilled, but I have one condition: if the Service Department needs any help, you need to go there."

"no problem."

Ye Ziye nodded. It didn't matter, as long as it didn't take up too much of his time.

"Let's add each other on Line."

"You've really fallen for me?"

"No! It's just for easier communication. You don't want to be unable to reach me when you need my help, right?"

Ye Ziye sighed; he was too exhausted to even complain anymore.

The two exchanged Line IDs; Yukino Yukinoshita's ID was a "".

The profile picture is of the same pet cat as Ye Ziye, only it's not Garfield.

She is also a cat lover. As Ye Ziye had just noticed, Yukino Yukinoshita's eyes lit up when she saw his profile picture.

Chapter 35

"If there's nothing else, I'll be going now. Also, please don't harass me on social media. We were just pretending, and it was only to appease Hiratsuka-sensei, so we have nothing to do with each other anymore."

"I know."

Ye Ziye nodded. He wasn't shameless enough to use rumors to blackmail girls; he wouldn't stoop to that level.

Yukino Yukinoshita glanced at Ye Ziye's profile picture one last time, then put away her phone and turned away gracefully.

She didn't know why she asked Ye Ziye to help her in the future; she would never have done that before.

However, she didn't regret it after saying it. There are always some things she can't do alone. Besides, Ye Ziye isn't bad, it's just that sometimes his words are a bit annoying.

Ye Ziye stood still, watching Yukino Yukinoshita leave without moving. He wanted to tell the people who had just overheard the news not to spread it.

It was originally just to appease Hiratsuka Shizuka; it wouldn't be good if it became public knowledge.

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