My older sister is a villainous rich girl

Wayne sighed deeply and sat down wearily on a bench next to a large tree.

The dense foliage provided him with shade.

Since you've already decided to marry Chris from the beginning, what are you still hesitating about now?

It's utterly unreasonable to start questioning your own feelings just because of a few words heard in a dream.

...Even if there really is such a thing as the protagonist's halo, at most it will just mean that the initial favorability value is relatively high.

Every bit of progress that followed was achieved through my own hard work, step by step.

Therefore, there is no need to doubt it.

Chapter 251 That's amazing, Miss Chris!

Many ants were busily scurrying back and forth beside the cracks in the floor tiles.

Set a goal, take action, and achieve the result.

If we stop thinking so much about "why," we might actually be able to enter a state of maximum efficiency.

Just like these diligent ants.

Unfortunately, the so-called "human nature"...

It's something that gets stuck in a vicious cycle in all sorts of strange places.

There is no other way but to console myself.

Wayne silently watched the ants for a while, then patted his thigh and tried to stand up.

But when he looked up, he saw another beautiful figure standing outside the shade of the tree.

"It is you……"

His voice was somewhat hoarse. "Ge Li."

……

Has anyone ever experienced the feeling of anxiously waiting for someone for a long time, only to receive a pigeon instead?

I've experienced the Ge Li ceremony.

I came to school with a very angry feeling.

She even decided that she would never speak to him again.

However, when he heard someone say that he was sick, all he felt was worry.

It's about Chris, too.

It can be about his own affairs.

Why am I always the one giving in to him?

“Since you still have the leisure to observe ants, you don’t seem to be as seriously ill as the rumors say,” Ge Li said coldly.

Sensing her displeasure, Wayne smiled wryly and said, "It was just a slight discomfort, nothing serious."

As a result, Chris's caring gesture also reached Ge Li's ears.

Even the warmth of being cared for feels like it's hurting someone else.

Why... did it turn out like this?

Wayne chuckled self-deprecatingly.

"Song of Etiquette".

He suddenly asked, "Do you think there are conditions to liking someone?"

Even I don't quite understand what kind of answer I'm hoping to get when I ask this question.

Perhaps it was because he wanted her approval.

however--

"Of course there are conditions," she said without hesitation.

"Otherwise, why wouldn't I like a pig?"

Seemingly feeling that the answer was too brief, she added, "No, maybe liking a pig would be much better than liking you."

Ge Li looked somewhat surprised at his rather strange question.

"You skip class just to hide away and think about this kind of thing?"

Yeah……

Wayne nodded. "I understand."

Ge Li quietly observed the expression on his face for a moment, then sighed.

"Something seems off about you. Did you and Chris have another fight?"

Being asked so directly by Ge Li made me feel subtly embarrassed.

What kind of image does she really have in her heart?

"No, we don't have that."

He took several deep breaths, forcing himself to stay focused. "I have to go back."

It's class time now, no matter what.

"Wait, wait a minute."

Seeing that he had already stood up from the bench, Ge Li bit his lip and walked into the shade of the trees.

Wayne looked at her with a puzzled expression.

After much hesitation, she asked in a low voice, "After Chris took you back that day, did she do anything to you?"

"...I didn't do anything, I just said a few words," Wayne said, trying to cover it up.

"Oh, right. She's still bothered by losing to you in the drawing competition, and seems to be thinking about having a few more matches."

Thinking of this, he subtly reminded Ge Li: "So, no matter what reason she gives, don't write anything in front of her."

Otherwise, I'll definitely crash and burn badly.

Ge Li frowned and said, "I understand."

"That's settled then, I'll head back to the team now." Wayne waved to her. "I'll come visit you at your house sometime."

After saying that, he paused.

But in the end, he left without looking back.

Only Ge Li remained, standing silently by the bench for a long time.

"When do you mean when you have free time?"

She muttered to herself.

……

At this moment.

On the other side of the shade, Chris was undergoing practical training under Tasia's guidance.

"Try to concentrate." Tasia extended her right hand, pointing her index and middle fingers forward together.

She tilted her head slightly, her gaze extending beyond her fingertips.

At the same time, a dazzling beam of light burst from between his fingers, accurately hitting the red crosshair that had been pre-placed between the two tree trunks.

Full score!

"If you don't concentrate, the magic you summon will be weaker."

Tasia withdrew her hand.

"Wow—" Chris clapped her hands vigorously with an expression full of admiration.

Tasia looked helpless: "Chris, didn't we agree that I would assist you with your training? Why am I the only one demonstrating all this time..."

Chris froze as she clapped her hands.

"Eh? That's because Tasia's magic-using posture is just too beautiful. I got so engrossed in watching her without even realizing it... Yes, that's it!"

She kept nodding her little head, trying to get away with being cute.

Tasia's face flushed slightly with a suspicious blush after being praised so bluntly by her.

"Is that so...? Thank you for the compliment."

Wayne stood a short distance away, arms crossed, watching the two of them speechlessly.

Wait, what's with this weird pink vibe?!

He shook his head.

After giving Tasia a love potion, Chris turned her gaze and was pleasantly surprised to find Wayne in the background.

Her eyes lit up, and she waved to him.

Wayne raised an eyebrow.

Well... I have a feeling it's not going to be anything good.

But he still obediently went over.

"What's wrong, Chris?"

Chris seemed annoyed by his slow movements, and took a few steps forward impatiently, grabbing his hand and pulling him to Tasia's side.

"Starting today, our practical investigation must begin!"

She spoke to the two people in front of her with a serious expression.

...It's good that you haven't forgotten about this.

When Wayne urged her a while ago, she always brushed him off with excuses like "Oh, there's no rush."

I guess they're just changing the subject to avoid being forced into magic training by Tasia, right?

Wayne had seen through her scheme long ago.

“That’s right,” he agreed. “So, what is our research topic?”

The three of them fell silent.

"Haven't decided yet?" he asked Chris.

Chris hesitated for a while, then started to act spoiled.

"Of course, this kind of thing should be decided by the two of you! How can you expect us, the team members who can only slack off, to be in charge of such an important part!" she said confidently.

He actually said it so righteously and openly...

Wow, Miss Chris is really amazing.

Chapter 252 Just Do It If You Want

"Speaking of topics, there is indeed a survey that I have always wanted to conduct."

"Tasia suddenly said."

However, judging from her hesitant expression, this matter was not simple.

Wayne looked at Chris.

He would never again make the mistake of behaving intimately with other girls, especially Tasia, in front of Chris.

“Since Tasia wants to do it, let’s do it together!” Chris agreed without any hesitation.

"What do you need us to provide? Please feel free to tell us."

Wayne, standing to one side, seemed lost in thought.

In the typical storyline, this development might be quite common: the protagonist, who comes from a poor background, happens to receive strong support from his wealthy best friend when he lacks strength.

No, she's my best friend.