The system is very abstract, fortunately I am also.

Chapter 414 Ryoko Market and Ryoko's Love Affair

One should always be prepared to harm others, but also always be wary of others.

Some people in this world are so wicked that they shine a flashlight on Gatanjee when they are young, donate digestive tablets to impoverished mountain areas when they grow up, install casters on the canes of nursing homes when they are old, and don't chew and swallow large amounts of popcorn kernels before they die so that they will pop during their cremation.

Living in such a society, caution is essential.

Moreover, this matter concerns Xue Jian's own interests, so we must be wary.

Perhaps it was captured by the corridor surveillance cameras, but as Lin Li followed Guo Zhun to escort the answer sheets, Xue Jian did not make a move, but only looked at Lin Li with an extremely complicated expression.

The complexity is beyond human description. They say the eyes are the windows to the soul, so Xue Jian seems to be a bit malfunctioning. Perhaps he should consider switching to a Mac.

On his way downstairs to the cafeteria, Lin Li passed by the bulletin board.

The "Look here →" and "Fellow students, please take this as a warning" signs that I posted on the left and right sides of the notice were torn down. Who did it? How despicable!

—Let's just say some people are born bad, they even do things that harm others and themselves.

After muttering a few curses about how the world was going downhill, Lin Li still stepped forward and carefully wiped the glass outside the notice board with his school uniform sleeve to ensure that any pilgrims would have a clearer view.

After having lunch in the cafeteria, we returned to Class 4's classroom.

Mathematics is a subject that usually only students with exceptionally high or low grades hand in their papers early, so when Lin Li returned to the classroom, there was no one there.

Those who would have come to the classroom at noon are now in the cafeteria.

"No one can tell~ No one is there to tell~ It's so hard to bear~ Behind the glory lies a deep loneliness~"

Humming "In the Name of the Father," Lin Li thought Huawei should improve its quality control; otherwise, what's the point of buying a phone with "loneliness" engraved on the back?

For Lin Li, there was no need to review, so he took a break and leaned against the corridor railing to look into the distance—pointing to the senior high school building across the street.

Gazing into the distance, waiting.

Then a soft, slow footstep approached and finally stopped beside me, and a familiar, slightly sweet and warm fragrance wafted over.

Lin Li turned his head and met Chen Yuying's eyes, which were filled with a natural smile.

She was quietly watching him, the soft afternoon light illuminating her face, making her smile appear especially gentle.

"Class monitor, do you know what the antonym of loneliness is?"

Lin Li's eyes, deep and melancholic, were filled with the marks of time, reflecting the workings of his ciliary body, cornea, lens, vitreous body, pupil, iris, and retina.

Chen Yuying blinked at Lin Li's abrupt and strange question.

Although she knew her answer, derived from human reasoning, would definitely be wrong, she still followed the conversation and softly replied, hoping Lin Li would happily recite what he had prepared:

"lively?"

“Wrong,” Lin Li chuckled, shook his head, and looked up at the sky at a 45-degree angle: “The answer is me.”

"Why?" Chen Yuying tilted her head, curiosity gleaming in her eyes.

"Because—" Lin Li chuckled smugly, a smirk playing on his lips, and turned back to Chen Yuying, gently cupping and kneading her soft cheeks with both hands:
"Loneliness is the norm, but I am abnormal."

Chen Yuying: "[ヘ?]"

"Squad leader, may I suck your fingers?"

Seeing that Chen Yuying remained silent, Lin Li worried that she did not believe what he said, so he politely raised Chen Yuying's right hand to his lips as if kissing her hand and asked her.

Perverts and gentlemen are not inherently contradictory.

"Of course not—"

Coming to her senses, a smile instantly dispelled her confusion, blooming on the girl's bright face.

Chen Yuying found it particularly hard to resist Lin Li's smug expression.

Pulling her hand back, Chen Yuying lightly punched Lin Li's shoulder, shaking her head with a smile: "What are you so smug about!"

Lin Li: "Lin Xiaoli, are you feeling pretty smug?"

"Huh?" Chen Yuying looked adorably bewildered by Lin Li's abrupt and inexplicable question.

It's because she's too innocent.

This is the consequence of not paying attention to Liu Bei when you were young; take this as a warning.

"How did the exam go this morning?" Lin Li naturally couldn't explain this to Chen Yuying, so he changed the subject and asked.

"It's normal. I didn't find it particularly easy, but I didn't find it difficult either. After I finished writing it, I checked it and I was unsure if I could get 6 points, but I should be fine."

After answering in a lighthearted tone, Chen Yuying looked at Lin Li and asked, "And you?"

"Me? I got one question wrong."

"Which... one question?" Chen Yuying was taken aback when she heard that the measure word was not "道".

"There are three parts to math problems, right? Multiple choice, fill-in-the-blank, and problem-solving. I got one of them wrong." Lin Li gestured earnestly to the air.

Then, seeing that Chen Yuying seemed to have some difficulty understanding Chinese, Lin Licai smiled and explained how he had approached the math multiple-choice questions that morning.

"Why did you do this?" After listening to Lin Li's explanation, Chen Yuying nodded, then looked puzzled.

"To help you eliminate your biggest rivals in regaining your position as number one in the class and taking the top spot in the grade."

Lin Li looked at Chen Yuying with deep affection:
"That way, as long as you perform normally, your grades will improve compared to last time, especially if you go back from second to first in the class. When your aunt finds out, she won't think that dating has affected your grades, and she'll feel more at ease about me."

Chen Yuying blinked.

I want to call this guy an idiot.

But it's only at the stage of thinking about it.

There's nothing I'm reluctant to part with; I'm just worried that Lin Li will get a good scolding.

"Young Master Lin, I have improved, but what about your grades?" Chen Yuying sighed softly, with a helpless yet indulgent smile.

"Me? Am I that important?" Lin Li asked indifferently.

"I want you no matter how heavy you are." Chen Yuying nodded without hesitation, her beautiful eyes looking straight into Lin Li's eyes, and then clearly repeated: "You are very important."

Lin Li: "(*￣︶￣)~~"

So cool.

Yingbao's sneak attack was fantastic!

"Even if I became like Ryoko, would you still want me?" Lin Li decided to tease her.

"Who is Liangzi?" Chen Yuying frowned.

"Yingbao, do you know Quetzalcoatlus? It lived in the Late Cretaceous period, about 8400 million to 6500 million years ago. It was 6 meters tall at the shoulder and had a wingspan of 12 meters. It is the largest flying animal known to humankind. You may be wondering why I suddenly introduced this. It's because it is 40 kilograms lighter than Liangzi."

Lin Li explains the science to Chen Yuying:

"If you throw something at Liangzi, it won't hit Liangzi; instead, it will circle around her. People call it Xiaobao."

Chen Yuying: "..."

At first, she even thought that Ryoko and Midori were like Japanese girls or animals, but now... her fantasy has been completely shattered.

After thinking for a while, Chen Yuying said seriously to Lin Li, "Lin Li, if you are this heavy, then I don't want you."

Lin Li: "(へ╬)!!"

"Eh!!! No!"

"You were just saying all that, how did you change your mind? Were you just trying to fool me? Woman, your name is lies!"

"But... they say that being loved makes you grow flesh and blood. You like me so much, I might really become that heavy in the future!"

Chen Yuying shook her head, her expression becoming even more serious: "Lin Li, what you have can't be called flesh and blood, it's lard."

Lin Li: "OVO".

Yingbao is quite cute when she's all serious and trying to be earnest.

Being loved makes you grow flesh and blood; being spoiled makes you grow fat.

It seems that Chen Yuying is no longer willing to pamper herself.

Hmm, but that's a good point. I'll keep it in mind and use it to attack Baowei when I get the chance.

—That's brotherhood, bro. When something good happens, your buddy is the first person you think of.

"Okay, we've gone off-topic," Chen Yuying brought the conversation back on track. "Even though you're heavy, your grades have dropped. What if Aunt Wu thinks I've affected your grades?"

“She won’t,” Lin Li replied quickly. “Aunt Wu will never ask you any questions; she’ll only ask me questions.”

Chen Yuying sensed something was off, then raised an eyebrow and realized something was wrong: "Why are you also calling her Aunt Wu?"

Lin Li remained expressionless: "Because ever since the parent-teacher conference, I can no longer admit or reveal to anyone that she is my mother without her permission."

Chen Yuying: "?"

Lin Li's family relationships are just too harmonious.

It wasn't sarcasm; Chen Yuying genuinely felt that Lin Li and Wu Min had a particularly good relationship.

"There's no need for that." But Chen Yuying still felt that the grades were inappropriate.

"Alright, then I can only tell you the real reason: I'm just getting revenge on Old Jian..."

Seeing that Chen Yuying seemed to really believe it, Lin Li repeated the reasons he had given Xue Jian that morning.

After listening, Chen Yuying had a complicated expression on her face, unsure of what to say.

Lin Li had told him last night that Xue Jian would be proctoring the exam in Class 20, but he hadn't mentioned this "retaliatory method" beforehand.

It's so childish, but it's definitely everywhere.

When Lin Li entered high school, he was assigned to Class 4, which was truly unfortunate for Xue Jian. But Xue Jian could only suffer a little longer, since he would probably be very bored if Lin Li wasn't in Class 4.

Ms. Xue! I can only apologize on behalf of my boyfriend (。﹏。*)!

Although he didn't know what the girl was thinking, seeing her slightly pursed lips, a hint of guilt, and an irrepressible smile, Lin Li couldn't help but reach out and poke her cheek with his finger.

Then she received a reproachful glare.

"The answer sheets have all been handed in, the die is cast, it's not important anymore. What we should do now is look to the future."

Lin Li was completely unaffected by that look. Instead, he remained serious, saluted as if addressing a superior, and solemnly said:
"Commander Ying, the weekend will begin after the exam this afternoon. Regarding this unknown weekend, I would like to ask if there are any instructions or arrangements for tonight."

Upon hearing Lin Li mention this, Chen Yuying's attention immediately shifted from her apology to Xue Jian to the upcoming weekend.

After all, she could still tell which was more important.

—It refers to the weight of something important, not the weight of body weight.

"The only plan for tonight is for you to get a good rest and prepare to have a great time with me all day tomorrow," Chen Yuying ordered with a smile.

"Roger that, sir!" Lin Li stood ramrod straight. "But is resting all we need? Should I procure and stockpile supplies for tomorrow's operation? What's the specific time for us to assemble and depart?"

"No need, I'll prepare." Chen Yuying shook her head, paused, glanced at the gloomy sky, and asked with a hint of uncertainty, "Lin Li, check your phone, what's the weather like tomorrow?"

It's Friday noon, and Lin Li, who is currently the top student in his grade, is brazenly taking out his phone in the hallway without any attempt to hide it.

My phone says tomorrow will also be cloudy.

But the weather forecast for the early morning of the day after tomorrow shows that it will rain.

"In that case, we still need to be prepared for the possibility of rain." Chen Yuying frowned slightly as she considered contingency plans.

Chen Yuying did make several plans for going out last weekend, taking into account whether it would rain or not.

Since tomorrow is cloudy, we'll definitely be going outdoors. However, if it rains in the middle of the trip, although most of our plans can still be carried out, the experience will be somewhat diminished.

Moreover, some arrangements need to be changed or slightly adjusted.

Or are we just going to use the rain as the plan?

But it's a bit of a pity.

The girl's thoughts were written all over her face. Lin Li reached out and smoothed her forehead, took back his phone, and lowered his voice: "Wait a minute, I'm going to the bathroom to make a call."

"Huh? Why? Who are you calling?" Chen Yuying asked curiously as she watched Lin Lizhen walk towards the restroom.

"I have connections. I'll make a call and ask about tomorrow's weather arrangements—the exact kind. Wait for my confirmation." Lin Li said mysteriously, glancing back as he walked, lightly tapping his temple with two fingers.

Although still puzzled, Chen Yuying nodded and watched Lin Li jog away.

As for who exactly the person in charge is, Chen Yuying would never ask.

Because she always felt that Lin Li would say that person was his father.

Faced with Lin Li, Chen Yuying eventually came up with some insights into protecting merit.

Lin Li returned in just a few minutes.

Facing Chen Yuying's expectant gaze, Lin Li smiled and spoke:
"I've already confirmed with Yangyang that Nansang will indeed be completely cloudy tomorrow and it won't rain. As long as we're within the county, we don't need to prepare any umbrellas or raincoats."

Lin Li naturally used the "Heavenly Mirror" to confirm this after repairing it with spiritual energy in the toilet.

Moreover, Lin Li didn't know if the "Heavenly Mirror" had become more useful as his strength and refinement level increased. Although it still displayed the weather, this time the range actively informed him of the weather in Nansang County.

"If it's outside the county, you need to tell me which county it is, and I'll confirm it with Sister Yangyang," Lin Li added.

Faced with Lin Li's gentle smile, Chen Yuying blinked, then smiled and nodded: "Okay."

Although she didn't know exactly how amazing Yangyang was, since Lin Li said it wouldn't rain in Nansang tomorrow, she believed it wouldn't rain.

"There's nothing fun in Xiling. We won't be in Xiling tomorrow, but we'll still be in Nansang. So, if it doesn't rain for a day, we'll set off at 8:30 tomorrow morning."

Once the conditions were set, Chen Yuying immediately stopped hesitating and made arrangements.

"8:30? That early?"

"Hmph, then you should be glad that tomorrow is cloudy, because if it were sunny tomorrow, we would have set off at four o'clock to watch the sunrise," Chen Yuying said with a smile.

"I'd be even happier to see you sooner. Rather than saying I'm glad tomorrow is cloudy, I'd say I'm regretful that it's cloudy tomorrow," Lin Li said with a grin.

"You're so good with words," Chen Yuying said coquettishly, giving Lin Li a sidelong glance before continuing, "I'll come to your building and we'll take a taxi together."

"Are you coming to my building to find me?" Lin Li raised an eyebrow, then raised an objection:

"You'll need to get ready tomorrow, right? You'll definitely be in a rush in the morning than I am. How about we meet downstairs at your place at 8:30?"
That way you'll have more time—and I'll stay a little further away, so your dad shouldn't find out.”

"It's okay, I'll get a good rest tonight, so getting up early tomorrow won't be a problem." Chen Yuying shook her head, then smiled gently.
"Besides, Lin Li, if you come downstairs to my house, Uncle Zhuang will have to drive us all the way to our destination. I'd rather ride in a car driven by a driver I don't know."

“Then you’re right.” Lin Li was convinced in no time. “See you downstairs at my place tomorrow.”

It was my own oversight that led to this.

Although Uncle Zhuang—who is also Chen Yuying's driver—and Chen Yuying's mother both know that Chen Yuying is dating Lin Li, Lin Li is fine when they are both around, but Chen Yuying will definitely be shy.

This is equivalent to finding the right opportunity to drive away Ding Sihan, Qu Wanqiu, and a stray dog, only to find another "unnecessary person".

No need, absolutely not necessary.

"Okay." Chen Yuying's eyebrows curved into a smile, her eyes filled with anticipation for tomorrow.

After chatting for a while, it was time to review.

There was a political science class in the afternoon, so the two of them didn't go back to the classroom. Instead, they moved two chairs to the elevated corridor and sat facing each other. Lin Li took the test, and Chen Yuying recited it.

To be fair, for most people, this kind of review method is actually less efficient than the normal method of diligently memorizing the material themselves.

But at this moment, the two of them were completely content.

What is efficiency in a young couple's time? Is it edible?
Just enjoy it.

……

The two afternoon exams went smoothly. When Xue Jian saw Lin Li, who had also handed in his last paper early, walk out of the classroom, he let out a long, long sigh of relief.

To be honest, at this moment, Xue Jian even felt like he was young again.

He didn't know how long it had been since he had experienced a genuine sense of relaxation after finishing an exam.

Since there was no need to return to the classroom for assembly this week, Lin Li simply left school with his backpack.

As for the tables and chairs, we can move them when we arrive on Sunday.

Lin Li didn't rush home, but instead rode his bike to the same barbershop as last time.

It's not that I need to wash and blow-dry my hair; if I did, it would be gone by morning after a good night's sleep. It's just that my hair has gotten a bit long and needs a trim.

However, it's not impossible to wash and blow-dry again tomorrow morning, after all, it's considered a "first" date.

Thinking of this, Lin Li couldn't help but smile slightly.

Some people wish time would pass quickly and that tomorrow would come soon.

Lin Li hadn't experienced this kind of pure anticipation in a long time.

Inside the barbershop.

There were no customers at the moment, and Lin Li's entry immediately caught the attention of the shop manager and apprentices.

"I remember you, handsome!" The manager squinted for a moment, then his eyes lit up, and he slapped his forehead. "Still getting a wash and blow-dry this time?"

"I need a haircut tonight too. I should come in for a wash and blow-dry tomorrow morning. Choose the highest setting." Lin Li got straight to the point.

"Alright, handsome, come with me for a hair wash first," the manager greeted him warmly.

While the warm water was washing my hair, the manager chatted casually:

"Handsome, going out to play tomorrow?"

"Hmm," Lin Li replied with his eyes closed, "I'm going out to visit the silver mine tomorrow."

Store Manager: "[○｀Д○]?!"

"Sell, sell what?"

The manager froze for a moment and took a step back.

Damn it, don't end up getting yourself caught following the clues.

"Boss, something's not right with you. What do you call going out to play in the spring?" Lin Li opened his eyes, looked at the store manager's surprised and uncertain face through the mirror, and asked calmly.

"A spring outing?"

Lin Li: "Yeah, so going out to play in winter is called 'Maiyin,' isn't that reasonable?"

The store manager's thinking is very unhealthy.

Selling silver with Chen Yuying? The thought of that scene is chilling.

Imagine Chen Yuying standing at the door with a cigarette in her mouth, taking the cash from her patron, counting it, and after confirming the amount is correct, pulling back the curtain to let the patron in, not forgetting to call out to the person inside, "Lin Li, it's time to receive the customer."

Lin Li called out "Coming!" and walked out gracefully. Upon seeing the guest's face, she cursed, "Wang Ze, what the hell is it again?"

Isn't this scene eerie?
After hearing Lin Li's answer, the store manager fell silent.

So that's what Mai and Yin are all about.

"Reasonable, reasonable."

He nodded sheepishly and continued what he was doing, seemingly calm, but actually unconsciously using a little force—

You're kidding me!
You call going out to play in winter "winter silver"?

So, do you call going out to play in the fall "anti-pornography"?
So, is going out to play in the summer called "Yan She"?
So, is going out to play in spring called "exploring the flowers"?
(End of this chapter)