A world where love reigns supreme? This is truly chaotic!

Guangchang took a deep breath and said, "You don't need to persuade me on this matter. Besides, if I were to persuade you to come back, things would only get more chaotic in the future. I have already made things very clear with the president, and she is smart enough to understand."

And... Guangchang felt like this was a trap, just waiting for him to fall into it. Based on his understanding of the president, she didn't seem like the kind of person who would act so withdrawn. Before he left, he checked the favorability rating and it was only 35 points. It couldn't be that the favorability rating would quietly skyrocket to 60 points as soon as they separated, could it? It was impossible.

"But what if the president has to keep going..."

“Secretary Shan,” Guangchang interrupted her, saying in a deep voice, “You’re just worried. You’ve known the president for so long, you know very well what kind of person she is. I’m not going. If you’re worried about the president, then hurry up and take the key to check on her.”

Guangchang Chen refused again. Shan Yimo had thought several times in the past half hour about whether to forcibly take him there, but after listening to his words, she gave up the idea, nodded, and immediately turned and ran towards the botanical garden.

Guangchang Chen returned to the classroom for class, and today was destined to be anything but peaceful...

……

Shan Yimo arrived at the entrance of the botanical garden again, and spread out her hands. There were only four keys in total. She had thought it was a lot just now, but now she felt a little flustered. She immediately started to unlock the door, and luckily, the door opened on the third key.

Dan Shanmo's face lit up with joy. She pushed open the door and entered, quickening her pace. Her gaze fell upon the center of the botanical garden, where... it was a chaotic scene. The round table in the center had been removed and replaced with a long sofa. Yan Xingmeng was quietly lying on it. The sunlight shone down, making her fair skin appear even whiter. Her long hair cascaded down like a waterfall. Sheets of paper were scattered around her, yet a sense of beauty could be found amidst the chaos.

"President..." Shan Yimo's voice trembled as she saw the president so dejected. She walked step by step toward Yan Xingmeng, a surge of anger rising within her. As the president's right-hand woman and friend, she felt it was her duty to help since Guangchang Chen was unwilling to come. Even if it meant scolding him, she would make sure to wake the president up!

Dan Shanmo's cheeks gradually flushed, and she had already prepared her words. Just as she was about to step onto the central steps, she heard a beep. Dan Shanmo quickly looked in the direction of the sound and saw that the sound was coming from an inconspicuous black remote control in the right hand of the president who was lying on the sofa!

Before Shan Yimo could react, a loud crash came from behind her. A wire door fell down from the top of the original botanical garden gate and locked with a click!

"Ah... what a pity, is it Yi Mo? I thought it would be Guangchang Chen who came to see me out of pity." Yan Xingmeng's voice came, and then she slowly got up and stood up in Shan Yi Mo's line of sight. Her figure blocked the light in Shan Yi Mo's eyes. Shan Yi Mo could see clearly at this moment. The president in front of her did not look dejected at all. On the contrary... she even looked very energetic!

Shan Yimo stared blankly at her, thinking back to when she had just met Guang Guangchen, and realized that his reason for not wanting to come was exactly what he had guessed.

These two people...

Yan Xingmeng looked at Shan Yimo with a bright smile, waved the black remote control in her hand, and then walked down the steps one by one.

Mo was truly confused by her own concern. In her memory, the student council president had never been the one who was defeated, nor had he ever been in such a low mood because of anyone. Was her behavior these past few days just a scheme orchestrated by the student council president...?

The witch... the student council president has never changed...

Author's note upon release + unlimited bounty!

First of all, thank you so much for reading this far. Popi is finally available for purchase, and I am so grateful for the enthusiastic support from so many of you.

In my author's note, I'll share some of my thoughts. I've noticed that many readers have mentioned Kaguya-sama: Love Is War, which is essentially a love battle. I didn't initially think of that when I was writing it. But in my eyes, it's strange that such an amazing student council president could be taken down so easily. Her advantages in ability, family background, and experience over the past ten years must have changed her thinking. So she wouldn't be so distracted after just a few meetings with the protagonist. In the end, it just feels a bit like a love battle, haha. Actually, I quite like this interpretation.

In later episodes, there will be more screen time for other female characters, and a new female character will also appear. Stay tuned!

Popi is considered a veteran on the cat website. There are people who like me and people who hate me. My personal principle is that I will never change my account. Even if a book on this account is bad, I will accept it and will not reincarnate. I also like it when I start a new book and some readers recognize me and say, "Ah! It's you again! I really liked your previous book." It makes me happy.

I started writing books a long, long time ago, back in junior high. I even signed a contract with a website using my parents' ID cards. Back then, the only full attendance bonus was 800 yuan a month, and I had to write 8000 words a day. I just wrote a bunch of sloppy stuff, and the content was terrible. But I kept writing and writing, even though I realized I didn't have the talent. I just kept writing, even if it was fake, I still had to show off.

I kept writing and writing, posting my work everywhere, until, with the guidance of some great writers, I came to Cat Station and wrote my first book. The first subscription was a staggering 3000, which shocked me. But it quickly collapsed because of my lack of personal ability.

Subsequently, my second and third books flopped one after another, and I even received hundreds of negative comments due to content issues. Those were my dark histories. At that time, some group members told me to switch accounts, saying that this account was useless after three flopped books, and I should just switch to a new account.

But after thinking about it, I realized I have to accept myself and I need to stick to one approach!

So I started my first long serial novel, which had an initial subscription of 2450 and eventually reached over a million words with an average subscription of 6850, which is a pretty good result and I gained a lot of fans.

Then my second and third novels did well, and I finally felt like I wasn't a fake! So I kept working and writing at home. Sometimes I was so tired that I would sleep until three or four in the morning to write, because Hedgehog Cat's deadline is six in the morning, so many authors get up to write at that time.

When people reach the peak, they are bound to fall heavily. Some readers know that I went through two unsuccessful relationships, and I was unable to focus on writing new books. The book that finally showed promise was also cut short due to personal problems. This year was probably my darkest period.

I had a lot of self-doubt, and I've been single for over half a year now. I readjusted myself and wrote this book. I never expected it to be so well-received by so many readers. I'm very happy. This book is also a new journey for me!

I recently had a bacterial infection in my eye that hasn't gotten better. I was always afraid that if I had surgery, my eyes would be ruined. Fortunately, the eye drops I was prescribed are working. Although the lump is still there, the swelling is slowly going down. It seems I'm not so unlucky after all.

Finally, it will be available for purchase tomorrow, and I should update it promptly at 11 o'clock! I heard an editor mention a theory that if you want to keep readers hooked, you need to write at least 6000 words a day, which means adding 2000 words to my current daily writing... I really need to work harder on this, since I'm currently working and writing after work is a very long process. Writing a book takes a year, and I'll definitely have to go back to getting up at dawn to write again, because human nature is lazy.

Therefore, a bounty is offered! If each chapter is 2000 words, I will update it with 6000 words every few days!

One chapter is worth 80 monthly passes.

One chapter consists of 80 blades.

Each chapter contains 8000 cat cookies.

I can't keep the bounty up for too long, so I'll stop counting tomorrow, the 20th. There's no upper limit! (The recorded data is the sum of today's and tomorrow's.)

Lastly, thank you to all my new and old friends for your company. See you tomorrow.

53. The structures are absolutely different!

"President, so you did all this on purpose...?"

"Yi Mo, don't be angry. I apologize to you." Yan Xingmeng stepped forward and pressed down on Shan Yi Mo's slightly agitated left hand. In the past, when she did something without consulting Shan Yi Mo, she would be severely reprimanded if Shan Yi Mo found out.

Yan Xingmeng wore a forced smile, showing no sign of dejection. Shan Yimo, who had been quite angry, felt relieved to see the president unharmed. She let out a long sigh and whispered, "Guangchang Chen was right after all..."

"Huh? What do you mean?" Yan Xingmeng looked at her.

“Before I came here, I went to Guangchang and told him about your current situation, but he said that this was not like you, that you were probably fine, and that I was just being overly concerned…” Shan Yimo became more and more angry as she spoke, and her left hand, which had just been pressed down by the president, slowly rose again, and the aura she was exuding was no less than that of the president just now.

Yan Xingmeng reacted quickly, hurriedly putting on a smile again, squinting her eyes as she pulled Yi Mo up to the central platform, sat down on the sofa, pointed to the large beverage vending machine behind her, and asked, "Would you like something to drink?"

"Don't change the subject!" Shan Yimo's tone was stern; this time, Yan Xingmeng had really gone too far.

Yan Xingmeng gently stuck out the tip of her tongue and said in a submissive tone, "Yes... this time it's all my fault."

Shan Yimo stared at the suddenly lowered barbed wire fence in the distance. What kind of operation was this? When was it installed? Judging from the chairman's words just now, it seemed to be prepared specifically to capture Guangchang.

"Did Guangchang really say that?" Yan Xingmeng suddenly asked.

"Ah."

"Hmm... so he knows me pretty well, huh? So it's not because he's heartless, but because he already guessed I might do this." Yan Xingmeng rested the black remote control on her chin, deep in thought.

The president still seems to care a lot about Guang Guangchen. Last time, Shan Yimo couldn't hear what the two were saying on the playground, and the president didn't turn on the voice or record. After it ended, Guang Guangchen left calmly. It was more like a farewell than a reconciliation. The two hadn't seen each other for quite a while. But now it seems that it's over, but it's not. Shan Yimo vaguely felt that the president had changed.

Staring at the smiling president, and looking at the meticulously arranged scene, she felt a strange sense of melancholy when she first entered, as if she were filming an art film. Even Shan Yimo subconsciously believed it. Shan Yimo guessed a possibility in her heart, and finally couldn't help but ask, "President, have you fallen for Guangchang Chen?"

A perfectly straight ball—in the past, Shan Yimo would never have believed it, but now, she was truly bewildered.

Yan Xingmeng was stunned for a moment, not expecting Yi Mo to ask such a question. She remained silent for a while, thought about it seriously, and then shook her head, saying, "I don't know."

"What about the attraction between men and women?" Shan Yimo pressed.

"Well...maybe a little." Yan Xingmeng tilted her head and smiled. This answer struck Shan Yimo like a bolt from the blue. Sure enough...

She had never seen the president show such intense interest in a boy before. When Guang Chen handed her the four keys, Shan Yimo sensed something was amiss. What was the true nature of their private relationship...?

"President! What exactly did Guangchang say to you on the playground that day?" Shan Yimo leaned in and asked excitedly, a stark contrast to her usual calm and collected demeanor.

That day on the playground...

Yan Xingmeng suddenly remembered what Guangchang had said before he left.

"Actually, I did have a moment with you..."

The image of that boy in the sunset lingered in her mind. Two or three seconds later, Yan Xingmeng came back to her senses. She didn't answer, but just smiled at Yi Mo. This made Yi Mo very anxious. She bit her lower lip and threw countless small punches. Yan Xingmeng had no choice but to cover her head and beg for mercy, pretending to be pitiful. In some ways, the president behaved no differently than a child.

"If it was a lie from the beginning, why didn't you tell me? Do you know how worried I was about you?"

"I'm sorry, I was genuinely a little unhappy at first, and it's true that I locked myself in the botanical garden, but I adjusted my mindset in just one day. Being depressed isn't my style. Guangchang left after saying those nice things, which is so unfair. Shouldn't it be my turn to say something? What a pity... Did he still see through me?" Yan Xingmeng fiddled with the remote control in her hand, her gaze fixed on the fallen barbed wire fence, feeling somewhat disappointed that her plan had failed.

Shan Yimo stared blankly at the president, then pointed to the barbed wire fence and said, "You didn't make that barbed wire fence electrified, did you?"

Yan Xingmeng was also taken aback after hearing this, and slapped Yi Mo on the head: "What are you talking about? Do you think I'm that kind of person?"

Shan Yimo pursed her lips, not immediately denying it. In short, she understood the president's thoughts. So far, she had never seen the president show interest in any boy; it was always one-sided favoritism. Guang Guangchen was an exception. Was he a toy she was unwilling to accept and wanted to possess? Or was he a genuinely interested person who wanted to explore the ways of love? Shan Yimo had no way of knowing yet. The only thing she was certain of was that the president wouldn't let him off the hook. Ah, Guang Guangchen, why didn't you think of running away earlier…

Um... Thinking of this, Shan Yimo suddenly remembered that the person who initially advised Guangchang to be friends with the president was herself.

So... am I the culprit?

I can't quite accept the single jasmine.

……

"Boss, have you really cut ties with the president? I have a feeling things aren't that simple." Chen Nuanxin followed Guang Guangchen, who was pushing his bicycle, and the two slowly walked towards the school gate.

All eyes were on Guang Guangchen. The commotion had finally subsided, but it had surged to its peak again today. In the past, anyone who had befriended a core member could be considered to have an unchallenged presence in the school. This ordinary student council member named Guang Guangchen actually had dealings with three fixed core members at the same time. Today, Shan Yimo, the secretary of the student council, even came to his door in person. What exactly is their relationship?

"In my understanding, it should have been cut off, but things don't seem to be that simple."

And in the eyes of these students, it seems that there is nothing else for men and women to do besides dating. As soon as Shan Yimo came to talk to them about something, all sorts of rumors and speculations immediately appeared. They really have nothing better to do than talk nonsense.

Oh right, maybe it's just because you're bored. Think about your high school, which ended at 4:30 pm, with no evening self-study, no complicated homework, and a focus on various club activities. It truly ensured that you had eight hours of entertainment and eight hours of sleep after school. When people are idle, they're bound to develop a romantic mindset. The same goes for the work environment in society. Even if you're a tough person, you still can't meet the standards of your past life.

People in this world are already racking their brains to give back to society in a better way; they never imagined that there would actually be a world where working 996 is a blessing.

Guangchang Chen agrees with this point. He also understands why this world works this way: people here are generally quite talented in learning! He wonders if it's because of his love-struck mind, but despite his hard work, he struggles to improve his grades. Maybe... they just look the same, but their brain structures are actually slightly different!

Including... Chen Nuanxin.

Guangchang turned his head and glanced at her.

Just a few days ago, after the monthly exam results came out, Chen Nuanxin's grades improved by leaps and bounds, jumping from the lower middle range to the middle range where she was on par with him, only slightly lower in the rankings. This made Guang Guangchen feel a strong sense of crisis. He remembered that last time he was joking about whether she could go to the same university as him. If this trend continued, Guang Guangchen would have to ask himself a question.

Can I really get into the same university as Nuanxin?

Let's take a look at the structure of her brain. How come she's just like a character in a hot-blooded drama, completely disregarding the setting with a single sentence about friendship and directly crushing her opponent? Sigh... But despite the complaints, Guangchang Chen still acknowledges Nuanxin's hard work. It seems she has made a great deal of determination.

This guy is really going all out.

"That's so sweet! You did well on the monthly exam. I'll treat you to a big meal."

"Hey! Really! Boss~ Are you trying to change the subject~" Chen Nuanxin raised an eyebrow at him.

"What do you mean by changing the subject? It's just that your grades have improved so quickly. You must have been getting a lot of private tutoring from Qianwen, right? Hard work deserves to be rewarded, and that's my personal principle too." Guangchang placed a hand on Chen Nuanxin's head and rubbed it. Chen Nuanxin shrank her neck. Her boss was as gentle as ever.

"Pfft, is the boss afraid I'll overtake him? Boss, you idiot~" Chen Nuanxin covered her mouth and chuckled.

"You...yes, I guess I really messed up this time. Well done, Nuanxin. Keep up the good work, and I'll try my best to keep up with you. Let's go to the same university as we originally planned!" Guangchang smiled, suddenly feeling that this was what youth should be like.

"Okay! Keep it up! Go for it!" Chen Nuanxin chanted the slogan. As Guang Chen discussed with her what kind of big meal they wanted to have, Chen Nuanxin looked up, thinking about which restaurant to go to, when suddenly she exclaimed in surprise, as if she had remembered something she had forgotten. She looked at her boss again, raised her right hand, and said, "Boss! Not today! There are special arrangements for today! Let's do it tomorrow!"

"Well, that doesn't matter. What are you going to do?"

"Hmm... It's a secret, see you later, boss! See you tomorrow!" Chen Nuanxin grabbed the straps of her backpack, smiled and said goodbye to Guangchang Chen, then darted off like a kitten towards the left side of the school gate.

They were acting suspiciously, I don't know what they were up to.

54. I've wanted to try this for a long time!

……

"Okay, Mom, I'll be home soon. Don't worry about me. I won't be this late next time." Chen Nuanxin said on the phone while pushing a borrowed handcart. It was already 8:30 p.m. and the sky was dark. She walked alone outside the detached villas, her backpack bulging behind her.

She then hung up the phone, dialed another number, said a few words, and then quietly waited at the lit intersection.

A moment later, a figure wearing a mask and a black baseball cap came running over from afar. When he reached her, he was still panting and said, "Nuan, Nuanxin... I'm here."

The person took off their mask, and it was indeed Shan Yaoning herself! The two of them were plotting something again!

"I secretly brought you the things, and this cabinet too." Chen Nuanxin directed the other's attention to a small white cabinet on the trolley. Shan Yaoning also curiously said "oh," squatted down, and simply pulled on the drawer. It seemed... there was nothing special about it.

Chen Nuanxin shook her right index finger, shook her head, and said, "This cabinet isn't that simple. You'll see."

Chen Nuanxin squatted down next to Shan Yaoning, pulled her backpack in front of her, and unzipped it. Inside, it was bulging with a huge pile of paper novels! Without a doubt, they were all romance novels.

Chen Nuanxin pulled out a book, threw it into the opened drawer of the cabinet, closed it, and then pulled it again. Surprisingly, the novel disappeared!

"Oh!" Shan Yaoning exclaimed, her eyes widening as she leaned closer.

"Hmph, this is the magic cabinet. This way, you won't have to worry about your sister checking. At least... there shouldn't be any problems in the short term. As for the long term... we'll think about that later! By then, you should be able to read all these books, right?" Chen Nuanxin showed Shan Yaoning the first romance novel in her bag, and Shan Yaoning didn't even take her eyes off it.

"Yes! No problem!" Shan Yaoning clenched her fist and said, then looked at Chen Nuanxin, her tone still firm, "Even if it means studying late into the night, I will definitely finish it!"

"Okay, soldier, then these books are all yours." Chen Nuanxin then stuffed the books one by one into the magic cabinet in front of her. Although the magic cabinet looked rather ordinary in workmanship, it could still help Shan Yaoning solve her immediate problem. Now that the relationship between the boss and the chairman was somewhat strained, the power to check and balance Secretary Shan was weakened. Chen Nuanxin didn't want to cause trouble for the boss, so she had no choice but to do it herself.

For the sake of my best friend! As for why the two became best friends so quickly, it must be inseparable from Shan Yaoning's natural and cute personality. Okay, okay, I'm a looks-obsessed person, so I couldn't ignore her request, hence this desperate measure.

"I've never seen many of these books before. Where did you find them?" Shan Yaoning asked curiously.

"I'm not very familiar with that either. I just checked the popular lists online and brought you the top ten or so books that are available for purchase. It should be correct."

"Oh, thank you so much. Here's the money." Shan Yaoning took out the payment she had prepared beforehand. Chen Nuanxin would definitely accept it; such an equal transaction was conducive to the long-term development of friendship.

"Okay, then be careful on your way home. I should head out now." Chen Nuanxin saluted her.

Shan Yaoning stared blankly at her, then stood up and saluted her: "Goodbye, sir!"

Chen Nuanxin nodded in satisfaction, turned around and quickly left, disappearing into the night.

Meanwhile, Shan Yaoning pushed the stroller home. The stroller was only borrowed and needed to be returned tomorrow. Should she send it by mail? One cabinet couldn't hold all the books, so Shan Yaoning was carrying two more books in her hand. She had to be very careful on her way home so her sister wouldn't find out.