Zongman, gain super powers after helping others

Even though she was already so uneasy, even though she didn't know what tomorrow would bring, she still had to return to her lonely place where no one was waiting for her. It was impossible for Mai not to feel afraid.

The slight coolness from my palms and the slight trembling of my shoulders are the best evidence.

"Or rather, Miss Mai is just too adorable, making me a little reluctant to part with you and wanting to continue being with you," Lin Qianshu said in a deliberately lighthearted tone.

“…arrogant.”

"After all, it's a rare date, and we're already here."

"He's younger than me, yet he's so arrogant."

"Where's Mai's reply? If you don't give me a clear answer, I'll keep being 'arrogant'."

"I know."

Mai was silent for a moment, then suddenly said, "My hand hurts a little."

"Oh, sorry." Lin Qianshu loosened his grip a little, but still held her hand.

Mai Sakurajima tried to break free, but with little strength, and after realizing that the other party would not let go, she gave up.

A full minute passed.

"...Where are you going?"

"Ok?"

"Since you don't want me to go back, there must be somewhere for me to go, right?"

Mai turned around and looked directly into Lin Qianshu's eyes.

It was clear that the girl's eyes were slightly red, but there were no tear stains on her face, which was obviously the result of her forcibly holding back tears.

"Let's go check out the next city first; night tickets might be cheaper there," Lin Qianshu suggested.

"What kind of talk is that? Do you think the train station is a convenience store?" Mai replied with a light laugh, seemingly having already composed herself.

"Anyway, let's get on the train first. I have a feeling this journey won't be short." Lin Qianshu pulled the girl back to the waiting area on the platform.

"Also, did you bring your ID card?"

Mai Sakurajima raised an eyebrow and retorted, "Even if you brought it, what's the point?"

"Hmm, it's hard to say. If you get spotted along the way, it'll be easier to buy a ticket later, right?"

"We'll talk about that later."

"Maybe we'll have to spend the night out?"

"...Don't even think about doing anything weird."

"Does that mean you agree to stay overnight?"

"That was the only option available!"

Chapter 83: Commission secured, let's begin the challenge.

To get to the neighboring city, it takes nearly an hour by taking the southbound tram on the Tokaido Line, which is about 50 kilometers to the west.

Lin Qianshu originally planned to get off at each stop to check whether Sakurajima Mai could be observed, but since the train only stopped for a few minutes, it was impossible to do so in terms of time.

Therefore, the only option is to reduce the frequency of travel, getting off at every few stops, and while waiting for the next train, checking to see if anyone can see Mai.

However, even after Lin Qianshu and Mai boarded the last train, they still didn't encounter anyone who recognized her, and the responses they received were always things like "Huh?", "Who is that?", or "I don't know her."

The night was deep, and with each arrival of the tram at the station, the number of people inside gradually decreased, and the only noises left were the sounds of the tram running and the announcements triggered when the tram arrived at the station.

Lin Qianshu and Sakurajima Mai sat side by side on an empty bench; there was no one else in the carriage.

"You have class tomorrow, right?" Mai asked suddenly, looking at her phone.

"It's okay to take a day off occasionally."

Lin Qianshu was also looking at her phone. After hearing Mai's words, she showed her an email.

The above is quite simple: I need to take Monday off.

Mai stared blankly at the phone screen for a long time before she came back to her senses after Lin Qianshu moved the phone screen away.

Silence fell over the carriage once again.

Outside the tram window, it was pitch black, with only a few streetlights flashing by, indicating that the tram they were riding was speeding forward.

However, because she couldn't see the view outside the window, Mai Sakurajima couldn't figure out where they were going.

This silence lasted for about ten minutes.

"Lin Qianshu".

"uh-huh?"

Can you still see me?

Mai didn't look directly at Lin Qianshu, but stared into Lin Qianshu's eyes through the reflection in the glass.

"Of course, it's beautiful."

Can you hear anything?

"Of course, it sounds great."

Will you still remember me?

"Of course, I have always had a good memory, especially for a beautiful woman like Mai who is not only good-looking and has a nice voice, but is also very famous. I would never forget her."

Lin Qianshu's words brought a sliver of comfort to the uneasy Mai.

"What you're saying is like saying that if I'm not good-looking, have an unpleasant voice, or am not famous, no one will remember me."

"Why are there so many 'what ifs'?"

Lin Qianshu tapped Mai on the head without any politeness, signaling her not to overthink things.

"If you're feeling uneasy, there's still room on my shoulder. It won't really help in the current situation, but having someone to lean on will at least make things a little better?"

“I’m not uneasy at all.”

Despite saying that, Mai's body still leaned towards Lin Qianshu, their shoulders touching, and they could both feel the warmth coming from each other's shoulders.

"Yes, yes, yes, the mature Mai-san isn't uneasy. It's me, the immature boy who's a year younger than Mai-san and is afraid of losing her," Lin Qianshu retorted with the same stubbornness.

"I'll beat you up."

Mai sensed the teasing in Lin Qianshu's words and made a fist as if to gently strike, but Lin Qianshu grabbed it instead.

Seeing this, Mai raised an eyebrow, looking at her hand that was wrapped up in reverse.

Before Mai could speak, Lin Qianshu asked, "What do we do next?"

"Didn't you say that we should find someone to confirm the situation after we arrive at the station?"

"And then what?"

"Find a place to spend the night?" Mai replied casually, then frowned and said, "Wasn't I the one who asked this question before? You answered so coolly, what's wrong with you now? Are you scared?"

"A little bit."

As soon as Lin Qianshu finished speaking, he felt the small hand in his palm pull back restlessly, as if trying to break free from his grasp, and the warmth from his shoulder disappeared.

Turning her head, she saw that Mai had shifted her gaze to the side at some point, turning her face to Lin Qianshu. After realizing that she still couldn't break free from Lin Qianshu's large hand, she took a deep breath.

"loose……"

"I'm a little afraid that Mai will dislike my presumptuous behavior. I would feel more at ease if Mai could formally entrust me with handling this matter."

Mai was about to utter the word "let go" when she was stopped by Lin Qianshu's words. She then realized that the other party did not want to back down, but rather intended to confirm her thoughts one last time before standing together with her.

"..."

"So I was disliked after all?"

Lin Qianshu's tone was somewhat low, and he looked rather listless. The hand that had been tightly holding Mai's loosened, and Mai could easily pull her hand away with just a slight lift.

"……cunning."

"what?"

"That's a rather cunning way of putting it!"

"I don't deny that."

"Since you've dragged me into this, you should take full responsibility!"

“I have never run away from it.”

Lin Qianshu extended his right hand and placed it between himself and Mai, asking once again, "Then, Miss Mai, would you be willing to entrust your wish to me?"

"Wishes are such a vague and unrealistic thing, but... right now, you're the only one I can rely on, aren't you?"

After saying that, Mai placed her left hand in Lin Qianshu's hand.

Fingers glided through the gaps, palms pressed together, fingers interlocked.

The girl blushed slightly, turned her head to look out the window, and remained silent.

……

When the tram arrived at its final stop, the two got off the tram side by side as an announcement was made, their hands never separating throughout the entire process.

"Mai seemed a little reluctant just now?"

"It's normal to hesitate when someone suddenly says something strange like a wish, right?"

"Well, I've already gotten the result I wanted, so I won't hold it against you."

"Hmm, is there something you're unhappy about?"

Mai raised an eyebrow and tightened her grip slightly, as if to express her dissatisfaction.

But besides allowing Lin Qianshu to better appreciate the beauty of a young girl's delicate hands, this did not serve any disciplinary purpose whatsoever.

"I'm very satisfied. Gaining Mai's trust feels like a successful marriage proposal."

"Who, who would propose to a guy who's a year younger than themselves?!"

"Ha ha……"

As they spoke, Lin Qianshu had already finished reading through all the newly added commission content and information in the system, and he had a clue how to deal with Mai's problems.

With a renewed sense of confidence, Lin Qianshu returned to her usual self.

Perhaps sensing Lin Qianshu's change, Mai's unease gradually subsided, and a sense of attachment to the person beside her began to quietly grow in her heart.

Of course, their most pressing need right now is to find a place to stay for the night.

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PS: I'll post two more chapters after I wake up and they'll be released together with tomorrow's (?) update.

Chapter 84 What is this? Press [the button]

Since it was already late, Lin Qianshu and Mai decided to find a nearby business hotel to stay in.

Fortunately, there are usually several hotels near the train station, so there's no need to worry about not being able to find a hotel.

Lin Qianshu specifically chose a reputable star-rated business hotel. When checking in, Lin Qianshu wanted a twin room, but the staff told her that the hotel required two ID cards to check in.

Normally, as long as you pay, you can get a twin room even if you're alone. But the problem is that it's the middle of the night, and Lin Qianshu, a high school student who brought almost nothing with him, is coming to stay. It's obviously not a normal situation.

To avoid unnecessary risks, the front desk staff decided to follow the rules.

I'd rather do nothing than make a mistake.

Seeing this, Lin Qianshu had no choice but to ask for a business king room, thinking that he could just sleep on the sofa if necessary.

After registering, paying, and receiving the room key, Lin Qianshu was about to discuss with Mai how to sleep that night when she found that Mai had already walked quickly toward the elevator.

Take the elevator to the fifth floor. The room is at the back of the corridor, room 502.

The room door lock was an electromagnetic induction type. After Lin Qianshu placed the room card in the sensing area, he heard the latch make a 'click' sound, and then the door opened by turning the handle.

Lin Qianshu inserted the room card into the power card slot next to him, and Mai, who followed Lin Qianshu in, closed the door and then hung up the security chain.

This is a business king room, which is larger than a regular king room, with an estimated space of over 40 square meters. It has a king bed, two single sofas, and a matching coffee table. The room also has a 30-inch TV and a small refrigerator with bottled water and drinks, which are chargeable, and the prices are posted next to it.