Forced into a romantic relationship

Chapter 11 Credit
Even after returning home, Han Zhou was still pondering what Mo Yixia had said before going upstairs.

How can not disliking someone mean you like them...? You must be joking, right?

Han Zhou took this quite seriously. His task was to make Mo Yixia not dislike him, and just to do that would take a lot of effort. One thing he had to admit was that although everything he did today wasn't entirely for personal gain, it was still somewhat of a way to curry favor.

After all, it was a mission worth fifty points, and he was extremely envious, so naturally he wanted to get his hands on it as soon as possible.

However, if the condition for completing the task is changed from "not disliking" to "liking", then the nature of the matter will be completely different.

Not to mention that "not disliking" and "liking" are two completely different concepts, and the difficulty of the two is very different, the key point is that Han Zhou doesn't have time to make others like him.

All he wants are points. Besides, if he flirts with someone but doesn't end up together, wouldn't he become a jerk?

Despite saying that, Han Zhou didn't really take it too seriously.

Not disliking someone is definitely not the same as liking them. Many people don't really understand their own true feelings, especially young people who are still in their adolescence. Sometimes they mistake a slight feeling of liking someone for love. Mo Yixia is probably like that. She doesn't quite understand the difference between not disliking someone and liking them.

Of course, there is another possibility: that guy said that on purpose to tease him.

However, the level of affection can actually be reflected in the status bar. The more information Han Zhou can see, the closer his relationship with the other person is.

Based on experience, when you can see the skill bar, it basically means that the relationship between the two people is relatively good. So, "not disliking" should mean that you can just see the three values ​​of physical strength, intelligence, and charm...

Of course, putting aside what Mo Yixia said, given the nature of the status bar, Han Zhou was afraid that a similar task might actually appear in the future.

He had actually sensed it long ago; the tasks posted in the status bar were somewhat designed to guide him towards romance, making his heart race and eliciting laughter, not to mention the straightforward "I want to fall in love" that triggered the unlock condition. Even the side quests clearly aimed to get him to spend more time with his target...

He sometimes even suspected that this thing might have been created to solve the problem of an aging population.

Actually, it's not that Han Zhou doesn't want to be in a relationship. As someone who has never had a girlfriend in both his previous lives, it would be a lie to say he doesn't yearn for it.

However, he had no interest in such matters until his physical problems were completely resolved. To engage in romance while suffering from a terminal illness was irresponsible to both himself and others.

I'm afraid the status bar won't change its ways, and the next unlockable character will still be a girl...

The electric fan was whirring, and Han Zhou rubbed his face, quickly banishing these chaotic thoughts.

To be fair, the status bar is still very useful. His use of it today was quite successful. I just don't know if more statuses can be added to the status bar in the future. Having only one "dying" status makes it too inflexible. The more statuses there are, the more directions there are to modify.

Looking at the points required for upgrading in the top left corner of the status bar, it used to take 20 points to upgrade to level two, but now it takes a full 60 points to upgrade to level three, which is three times the previous amount.

Even without considering the 50-point side quests, and even if you complete all four daily quests every day, after deducting the two points consumed to maintain your health each day, it would still take at least a month to accumulate enough points to level up.

A two-level status bar cannot permanently solve Han Zhou's current physical problems, so the most urgent task is undoubtedly to accumulate points as soon as possible to upgrade the status bar to level three in order to unlock more functions.

"There's less than a month left before school starts. Both Mo Yixia and I will be going to school then, and my tutoring job will probably be over. We'll have limited opportunities to meet in the future, and it's even possible that we'll lose contact."

"So just to be on the safe side, it's best... no, it's essential to complete the side quests within this month. I don't want to go back to those 'sunshine' days."

This was the worst-case scenario. Han Zhou realized how important this side quest was, and how it might even affect his future plans.

As for how to make Mo Yixia not dislike him, he plans to let things take their course for now. Simply being attentive to her will probably not work. He can only proceed slowly. Even if he really wants to launch an offensive, he needs to find a good entry point in advance.

If you don't complete the tasks, you won't get points, and without points, you can't survive. Living in constant fear is just too tiring.

I wonder when these hard times will end... Han Zhou sighed as he walked into the bathroom, intending to take a shower and then prepare for tomorrow's classes.

Speaking of which, Mo Yixia's mother is really a results-oriented person; it seems she never even asked me if I could give a lecture...

……

After turning off the shower and leaving the bathroom, Mo Yixia quickly returned to the bedroom and dried her hair.

Han Zhou had secretly speculated that maybe the reason this guy always wore a hat was because there was something wrong with his hair, but he was obviously overthinking it. Mo Yixia's hair was of very good quality, long and flowing like a waterfall, like a piece of fine silk.

After taking a shower, her body felt much cooler. The air conditioner was blowing out cold air, and Mo Yixia felt a little cold. She put down the hairdryer, got up, took out a coat from the closet, and put it on. It was still her school uniform from Linbei Middle School. She seemed to have a special fondness for school uniforms.

Upon closer inspection, the enormous wardrobe was divided into two halves. One half contained everyday clothes, most of which were brand new; the other half was filled with high school uniforms from summer and winter, each piece showing signs of wear and washing, emitting a faint fragrance.

"Xiaxia, is your hair dry? Remember to dry it before going to bed, or you'll catch a cold."

Jiang Baiqian's voice came from the kitchen. She was washing the dishes from lunch and afternoon. Mo Yixia knew without a doubt that the other party was watching her through the camera again. She silently turned on the hairdryer and continued drying her hair, showing no intention of responding.

Although Mo Yixia's family was wealthy, they never considered living in a mansion or hiring servants. Jiang Baiqian handled all the housework. Upon returning home, Jiang Baiqian would immediately prepare dinner and clean the house, and before leaving during the day, she would prepare lunch in advance, just like today. In Jiang Baiqian's words, Mo Yixia didn't need to worry about anything; she only needed to focus on her studies. The family would never hesitate to provide any assistance that could help her studies, offering 100% support.

Mo Yixia sometimes wonders, why must we support things that are useful for learning? Can't we consider her thoughts? Is she her mother's daughter or her studies?

"Dong dong dong."

There was a knock on the bedroom door, and Jiang Baiqian's voice rang out from outside: "Xiaxia, I cut some fruit and brought it in for you."

Mo Yixia didn't speak, but took an English novel from the bookshelf on her own. This was one of the few extracurricular reading materials she was allowed to read, since it was effective in increasing her vocabulary. Of course, the content had been strictly selected.

Jiang Baiqian spoke again: "You think I'd come in if you weren't going to say anything?"

Mo Yixia didn't bother with it. She could clearly see everything through the surveillance cameras, so why bother to pretend to respect privacy? She didn't understand the point.

A few seconds later, Jiang Baiqian pushed open the door and walked in, carrying a fruit platter in her left hand and a glass of milk in her right.

She put the things on the desk and said, "If you want to eat, remember to get out of bed and eat, don't spill it on the bed."

"Look at you, you shouldn't wear a mask to sleep. Don't forget to take it off before you go to bed."

"I got some good past exam papers from a friend today. Try them out when you have some free time tomorrow, and Xiao Han can explain them to you."

Seemingly used to her daughter's silence, Jiang Baiqian didn't expect a response and talked on and on. Then, looking at the test paper on the table, she asked, "By the way, after spending a day together, what do you think of Xiao Han?"

She felt it was strange that the power suddenly went out at home today. Although she didn't think that someone could turn off the power, she was still a little worried. However, since the whole neighborhood was without power, the possibility of an accident was relatively high.

Mo Yixia didn't really want to answer, but she couldn't pretend to be deaf when it came to her studies. She closed the book, placed it on the bedside table, and said indifferently, "So-so."

"So-so..."

Jiang Baiqian scrutinized her expression. "Didn't you ask him to come to our house for a job interview?"

“He wanted to make money, and I didn’t want to go out. We just happened to meet, so I let him give it a try. But that doesn’t mean he’s a very good teacher. I don’t really like him.”

Jiang Baiqian quickly asked with concern, "Why? Didn't classes not start today?"

Mo Yixia lied through her teeth: "He's a bit strict, unlike other people his age. It's too tiring to be around him."

Jiang Baiqian was taken aback, then breathed a sigh of relief and smiled, "This is a good thing. You are teacher and student, not necessarily friends. Strictness is not a bad thing. If it weren't for Xiao Han's supervision, you probably wouldn't have been able to finish these test papers today, right?"

You're not smiling and talking to me now that you haven't finished...

Mo Yixia was silent for a moment, then nodded and said sincerely, "It is indeed his achievement."

“I went to Xiao Han’s school to inquire. He is a good kid who is strict with himself. Otherwise, he wouldn’t have been able to get such good grades.”

Jiang Baiqian smiled and changed the subject, "I heard that his high school class monitor also had excellent grades, and the two of them were even a couple."

"Really?" Mo Yixia wasn't very interested, and simply said indifferently, "I remember you were against early relationships, weren't you?"

"They're university students, after all."

Jiang Baiqian said matter-of-factly, "College students are adults. Once you go to college, your mother won't object to you dating anymore, and she won't pressure you like she does now..."

When she said the last sentence, her voice was noticeably lower.

Mo Yixia did not respond, sitting quietly on the bed, seemingly lost in thought.

Jiang Baiqian's eyes dimmed slightly. She didn't know when it started, but she could no longer read her daughter's mind, and the two of them rarely had a normal conversation.

Remembering their earlier conversation, she said, "It's okay if you don't want Xiao Han to teach you. I'll explain to him, and I'll arrange a new tutor..."

"No need, you've already arranged enough."

Mo Yixia interrupted her abruptly.

"I still prefer the teacher I found myself."

(End of this chapter)