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

The location is still the botanical garden, but this time the messenger will specify that it is outside the botanical garden, and there is no need to go inside.

This reminded Guang Chen of what he had mentioned to Yan Xingmeng before: that he had a fleeting feeling for her because she mentioned going outside. Was she trying to evoke his memories?

How ridiculous, utterly ridiculous. No trickery can escape my discerning eyes. Guangchang can confidently say that he has opened it. Guangchang shook his head with a faint smile, then sent the student council member who delivered the message back, while he himself set off towards the botanical garden.

112. Look at my current score!

……

"The student council president is at school, are you coming?"

This is a WeChat message that Sun Weizecheng sent to Jiang Xintong forty minutes ago, but Jiang Xintong has not replied for a long time. So, has she finally decided not to come?

Sun Weizecheng pondered. He had just asked the student council member who relayed the message to the president, and the president had already made an appointment with Guangchang. At this crucial moment, Sun Weizecheng still wanted to ask one more question. If Xintong really didn't care about the whole matter, then he would go by himself. If she was still a little curious, he would hurry over and meet up with Xintong first.

Yimo's reply was rather bland.

"I dont go."

The president has been away for the past two days, and she has been handling all the affairs on her behalf. She is clearly the one who cares about the president the most, but she is ignoring the president's affairs at this time. Sun Weizecheng can only respect her idea and wait until there is a result before coming back to inform her.

Let's give it one last try; time waits for no one.

Sun Weize sent Xintong another message: "Guangyuan Chen has already set off and is in front of the botanical garden. Do you want to come?"

Sun Weizecheng waited for two minutes, otherwise he would miss it too.

Time ticked by, and Sun Weize was so nervous that he stared intently at his phone screen until, half a minute later, a message suddenly came from Jiang Xintong.

"Let's go take a look."

It's done.

It seems she still sees him as a member of her group. Wow... I brought Xintong here in the first place to try and change the relationship between the president and Guangchang Chen. I didn't expect it to actually work. Is he the confident president I remember again? Or maybe...?

This sudden news completely bewildered Sun Weizecheng, leaving him unsure of how to even begin to process this gossip.

Without delay, Sun Weizecheng immediately went to find Jiang Xintong. When he ran into Xintong, he saw that she was still acting all coy and hesitant. Sun Weizecheng was furious. Couldn't she hurry up?! If she was any slower, it might all be over!

Friendship, oh friendship! For the sake of this friendship, Sun Weizecheng has missed out on so much gossip, and you're still acting all coy! Come with me right now!

Sun Weizecheng opened his squinty eyes, and Jiang Xintong felt a chill run down her spine. She had no choice but to follow Weizecheng and head towards the botanical garden.

The area around the botanical garden was really spacious and quiet. Normally, no students would come near this place. This was Jiang Xintong's second time here, but after wandering around, she was almost dizzy before finally walking out of that path. Her view opened up, and the first thing she saw was Guang Yuchen standing there waiting for the president to arrive.

"..." Upon seeing Guang Yuchen again, Jiang Xintong was surprisingly calm. He seemed to have lost some weight in the two days since she last saw him, and wore a rather unfamiliar, indifferent expression. Hmm...

"Hey! We're eavesdropping, don't peek!" Seeing that Jiang Xintong was still moving forward at a steady pace, Sun Weizecheng was afraid of being discovered, so he immediately pulled her back and hid behind the decorative bushes.

Looking at Guangchang again, great! He wasn't discovered, he didn't miss a single detail, wonderful!

Sun Weizecheng couldn't breathe through his nose anymore, so he opened his mouth to breathe. He rubbed his hands together, his heart filled with anticipation. Although the distance was a bit far and he might not be able to hear what was being said very clearly, thankfully the surroundings were quite quiet, and this spot was definitely the best viewing position.

On one side is the president, and on the other is his best friend. What will the outcome be?

In stark contrast to Sun Weizecheng was Jiang Xintong, who was also slightly bowing to the side. She seemed unable to get into the mood. Logically speaking, if Yan Xingmeng were to confess her feelings, Jiang Xintong, as her rival and friend, should have offered support and encouragement, or at least expressed some anticipation. However, it seemed that this was not the feeling she was having at the moment.

Rather, it is a very calm state of mind.

She couldn't quite explain the state where time seemed to shift by ten or more seconds if her mind went blank for even a moment.

I wasn't feeling bad, nor happy, nor anxious—it was a really strange feeling.

"Xintong, what do you think the outcome will be?"

"How would I know? It has nothing to do with me."

"Huh? It had nothing to do with you in the first place. Well, no... it has a little to do with you, since you're a member of your group. You must feel a little lonely, right?"

Lonely? Am I lonely?

"Stop talking nonsense. Even if these poor people leave, I won't feel any change. They've been like this all these years, and besides, they're greedy for money..." Jiang Xintong frowned and raised her voice slightly.

"Go? Go where? Ah! So Xintong, you've already thought of this much, impressive... I really thought you didn't care about Guangchang at all, you've already thought so far ahead." Sun Weizecheng was so stunned by this news that he lost his ability to think. He slapped his forehead, subconsciously ignoring the fact that Xintong always said things that were unspoken but actually considered the whole outcome. What, she really cares a lot about the group members.

Even the president confessed to dating Guang Guangchen, and then, in order to avoid suspicion, she had to ask Guang Guangchen not to come to the team. She had even thought of this aspect in advance. The source of this idea was just a possibility that she had talked to her about two hours earlier. She had thought of all the possible outcomes at once, but she still didn't care. That was really laughable.

Jiang Xintong realized she had let something slip, and her cheeks flushed slightly. If she hadn't known Wei Zecheng for a long time, she would have loved to give him a good whack on the shinbone right then and there!

"If you keep talking nonsense, I'm going back!"

"Alright, alright, I won't say anything more. Let's just wait and see the results." Sun Weizecheng sighed helplessly. The young lady's temper was still so strong. But Xintong was right. If the president and Guangchang really got together, the situation at the school would probably change drastically. Xintong's group would definitely not be able to survive. Thinking about it, he really felt sorry for Xintong. He originally called her here to help the president, but he also secretly hoped that she could have a happy and leisurely campus life.

"Xintong..."

Shh, I'm coming.

Jiang Xintong's words immediately switched Sun Weizecheng into precise gossip-eating mode, making him forget all his previous thoughts and focus solely on enjoying the gossip.

The two of them turned their gazes in that direction simultaneously.

……

Guangchang was getting a little bored. He tightened his scarf. The area was large and exposed, and the cool breeze was really cold. He then buried half of his face in the scarf. Some people are not used to wearing scarves and gloves, but once they start, they wear them every day, just like taking on a daily task.

The president's purpose in coming to see me was simply to give it another try, but how can a try yield results? Words can't deceive her. Tomorrow is the three-day deadline. What kind of person is the president? Someone who strictly adheres to the rules. If, as she says, she loses this bet and the two of us can't even be friends anymore, then the outcome will definitely be that she abides by the rule.

As for principles...

Guangchang took a deep breath, and the warm air he exhaled was like rising white mist. Is this what December weather is like...?

Just then, his gaze fell upon Yan Xingmeng, who was finally emerging from the other side of the road.

The cool wind made her cheeks red, and she was also wearing a scarf. Wasn't that the scarf that she had said she would give as a gift, but the young lady had given her the money instead? Hey, they were quite in sync.

Yan Xingmeng walked quickly and soon arrived in front of Guangchang Chen, a familiar smile on her face, and said, "Have you been waiting long?"

"It's alright, only seven or eight minutes. Any longer and I'd catch a cold," Guangchang casually remarked, glancing around indifferently before continuing, "Are we really going to chat here? Can't we go inside and enjoy the warm breeze?"

"Hmm~ Didn't you say back then, Guangchang, that you hoped we could go out into the world?"

So that's exactly why we made our appointment here!

"That was in September or October, now it's December. Can't you at least let yourself go instead of me?"

"Haha, if you feel cold, then come closer." Yan Xingmeng said this out of the blue, and then took a step forward.

Ok?

Guangchang was caught off guard; in just two days, his abilities had actually improved.

What a joke.

Guangchang Chen extended a finger and gently placed it on Yan Xingmeng's left shoulder, pushing her away. He said casually, "Distance, mind your distance."

"Hmph, Guangchang Chen really has no romance at all."

"You're talking about romance with me?" Guangchang was dumbfounded. Anyone else would have lost their bearings after being messed with like this.

"So, why did you suddenly come back? Did you feel threatened by the three-day deadline and want to back out?" Guangchang thought that Yan Xingmeng was trying to advance by retreating, admitting that she had played him, and then bowing her head and admitting her mistake. That way, the two of them might still be able to remain friends.

"No~" Yan Xingmeng uttered the word softly, with a touch of playfulness.

"what is that?"

"Because... I wanted to see you, so I came to see you."

"Huh?" Guang Chen was stunned for a moment upon hearing this. His gaze finally returned to Yan Xingmeng's smiling, narrowed face. Was she teasing him again? How foolish! My eyes are absolutely...

His gaze lingered for five seconds until Yan Xingmeng's favorability rating appeared, at which point he froze.

The numbers were both unfamiliar and clear, incredibly real.

40 o'clock……

impossible……

"Why are you standing there in a daze? Do you think I would lie to you? I don't want to wait until tomorrow, I want to see you as soon as possible." Yan Xingmeng said, taking another step forward.

41 points.

"I still remember our bet."

42 points.

"I won't look at anything else, I'll just look with these eyes of yours."

43 points.

"Now I want you to tell me."

44 points.

Based on what you see, do I really like you?

45 points.

Faced with Yan Xingmeng's relentless pursuit and the ever-increasing favorability rating, Guang Guangchen was stunned and panicked. All his original plans were about to be shattered. The two of them were almost touching, but this time Guang Guangchen was so dazed that he didn't push her away.

What's going on? Half a sentence and my favorability rating is increasing by one point! And it's still rising!

Yan Xingmeng, I dream of you.

Guang Guangchen and Yan Xingmeng locked eyes, but Yan Xingmeng, who caught the shock in his gaze, remained calm and continued to smile faintly. For her, no matter the outcome, she was only there to see Guang Guangchen today, nothing more.

113. The young lady remained motionless.

The favorability rating, which had remained unchanged until today, broke through on this ordinary day, the penultimate day of the bet between the two. Moreover, it was a super breakthrough with a leap forward. Yan Xingmeng's favorability rating was rising at a visible speed and soon reached fifty points.

Ironically, only one phrase came to Guangchang's mind: "great things come from small beginnings."

It didn't suddenly spike to an unbelievable number; rather, it rose slowly, like climbing stairs. With each five-digit increment, Guangchang's astonishment grew, until finally, he became completely numb...

When exactly did data streams start being mentioned repeatedly? It seems it was after that meeting on the playground. Having learned a lesson, I finally decided to firmly trust the system. If the numerical data doesn't lie, then Yan Xingmeng standing in front of me right now is real...

Guangchang Chen's mouth was slightly open, and his body unconsciously leaned back slightly, but Yan Xingmeng stopped there, pressing his body down to a position where he could maintain his balance.

After waiting for a while without Guangchang Chen's reply, Yan Xingmeng puffed out her cheeks and said with slight dissatisfaction, "Why aren't you saying anything? And why do you look so surprised?"

Surprised? This is indeed a very special signal. Using such a subjective verification method with his eyes, Guang Guangchen has actually wavered like this. Yan Xingmeng herself doesn't understand whether her feelings are different from those of a few days ago. She still doesn't know, so she is just as nervous. All Yan Xingmeng can do is be more proactive and listen to what conclusion Guang Guangchen will reach.

To put it another way, since it is a subjective judgment, how Guang Guangchen views himself will also be an important factor in this conclusion, rather than whether Guang Guangchen can actually see anything with his eyes. On this point, I believe the two of them are tacitly aware of each other.

So that's why Guangchang was so surprised.

After Yan Xing's dream came true, a surge of joy welled up inside him, and his body couldn't help but want to get closer.

"So, what's the result? Do I like you now?" Yan Xingmeng asked again.

Guang Chen did not answer immediately. Instead, after glancing at Yan Xingmeng's face, he raised his gaze slightly again to look at the ever-increasing favorability score. A score above forty indicates favorability between a man and a woman, and sixty indicates liking. The system seems to be quite strict in its judgment. Even Qian Wen, who has the highest score so far, is still hovering around the safe line of fifty-something. At this moment, Yan Xingmeng's favorability score has reached the delicate value of 59 points.

Guangchang felt as if he were hallucinating; it was as if the number was constantly pounding on the wall, bang, bang, bang...

Until the moment the number 9 was rounded down, Guangchang's mind went completely blank.

In just two or three minutes, Yan Xingmeng's favorability rating had climbed to such a high level, surpassing the 60-point mark and still slowly increasing!

The final value settled at 64 points before experiencing slight fluctuations...

60 points equals "like," and 80 points equals "love." Love? This word was incredibly unfamiliar to Guangchang. Even in this world where love is paramount, Guangchang felt that it was just a place filled with couples forced into relationships by the rules of the world, only to break up painfully. It seemed to prioritize love, but in reality, it was all an irresponsible act towards love, which was something Guangchang had always despised.

So, at this point, should Guang Guangchen tell a little lie? No, Guang Guangchen said he was a data stream, so he must be absolutely certain of that, including the horrifying scenes unfolding before his eyes.

"Ha..." Guangchang let out a long breath, then recovered for a moment. He put his hands on Yan Xingmeng's shoulders, gently pushed her away a little, hesitated for two seconds, and finally said, "I'm really impressed by you..."

"Hmm? So what's the answer?" Yan Xingmeng pressed, because the answer would directly reveal Guangchang's attitude.

"I'd say it's... an acknowledgment."

Guangchang's answer relieved Yan Xingmeng's anxiety, which had been so intense, and she felt a surge of barely suppressed excitement. Just as she had mentioned, since it was Guangchang's subjective conclusion, his reasonable judgment that she liked him was tantamount to him reassuring her. There was still a possibility between them...

"Oh, is that so? Then it seems the bet is over ahead of schedule, and we can continue to be friends." Yan Xingmeng tilted her head, squinted her eyes, and smiled at Guang Chan.

Guangchang scratched his cheek after hearing this, indicating his approval.

Huh? Lying? How dare you! The rules police will never compromise! Since Yan Xingmeng abides by the rules, he will also abide by the rules. This time, he has lost the bet.

But so what if they lost? Neither of them had discussed any conditions.

as well as.

Guangchang Chen never said that he would like Yan Xingmeng just because she had changed.

Guangchang has already evolved, and this lesson also relies on Yan Xingmeng's "guidance".