The system is very abstract, fortunately I am also.

Chapter 455 This is how you should change your profile picture after you're no longer single.

Wu Min cleaned up the trash very diligently.

Linli, being the largest pile of trash, was strangely hurt when it was cleaned up.

However, Lin Li then remembered that he was an invincible cultivator, so he directly used "hardening" on his hand, and the pain instantly disappeared.

Perhaps, this is the meaning of cultivating immortality.

"Mom, I think feather dusters are an old-fashioned product that should be eliminated and shouldn't be in our home. Let's buy a robot vacuum cleaner instead."

After Wu Min got tired of hitting him, Lin Li stroked the feather duster and laughed.

Although Lin Li had money, he did not buy any robot vacuum cleaners.

After all, robot vacuums are really typical M (masks/masks); they crawl on the floor, spray water, and even lick up the water they spill.

Lin Li didn't have the same interest in this kind of thing, so he didn't like it and didn't want such a lewd machine to appear and taint his family.

That's too vulgar.

But now, if something can replace the feather duster, perhaps it's not unacceptable.

Upon hearing this, Wu Min hesitated for a moment: "Um... wouldn't it hurt a little if I hit you with it?"

As she spoke, Wu Min made a gesture as if she were waving a pancake-shaped robot around with both hands, and then added, "Besides, I'll get tired of hitting it, tsk, never mind."

Lin Li: "()"

Like mother, like son.

So, the first thing she considered after getting the robot vacuum was whether it would be convenient to use it to smash her own son! Brilliant!

However, seeing Wu Minzhen casually start cleaning his room, Lin Li lay down on the bed like a king, propped his chin up, and asked curiously, "So Mom, what kind of banquet is Aunt Xu hosting tomorrow?"

"Renovation wine."

"What kind of wine is this?" Lin Li was slightly taken aback.

"When she bought the house, she had a housewarming party. Now that the renovation is finished, she's planning to have another one." Wu Min said with obvious annoyance, "If you ask me, I bet she'll have another housewarming party after living here for about six months."

Lin Li shrugged.

It really is the kind of wine that's only drunk for occasions like weddings and funerals.

These days, there are indeed many reasons to hold a banquet, such as birthday celebrations, graduations, full moon celebrations, first birthday celebrations, celebrations for good luck, hospital discharges, and so on.

But most of them are actually unnecessary.

According to their logic, Lin Li would probably have to hold a banquet every day—

After all, the transition from primary to junior high school, which is part of compulsory education, is just an excuse for them to hold a banquet. And since Lin Li happens to be going through the transition from primary to junior high school every day, he must be holding a banquet every day.

"I see, then we won't go." So Lin Li agreed with Wu Min's choice.

“Of course not, Mom wants to stay home all day tomorrow,” Wu Min nodded, but then, remembering something, she added to Lin Li:

"However, Lin Li, your cousin is getting engaged on the 1st, so you still have to go. Can you go that day? It'll be the evening, so do you need to ask for leave?"

“Yes, I can go. Asking for leave is easy.” Lin Li nodded.

Although there was no make-up work day, Nansang Middle School had evening self-study sessions on New Year's Day.

But if Xue Jian knew that he had only asked for leave to attend a banquet and that it wasn't related to any anti-prostitution operation, Lin Li believed that Xue Jian would not only refuse but would be overjoyed.

"By the way, where's your driver's license?"

It was clear that Lin Li was not usually sloppy; the room was quite clean. Wu Min, who had finished tidying up in no time, then asked about the driver's license.

Although she rarely goes home, Wu Min still makes a regular phone call to Lin Li every week, so she has some understanding of Lin Li's situation.

"Here it is." Lin Li rummaged through the bedside table and handed Wu Min the driver's license that he had had someone run errands for him on Monday.

"Tsk tsk," Wu Min shook her head with a sigh as she looked at the genuine driver's license, "You actually passed the test."

"My driving instructor said that with my driving skills, my family should buy me a road. Mom, what do you think..."

"Your mother can't bear to look," Wu Min spat irritably, then looked at Lin Li with a slightly teasing tone and smiled:

"Lin Li, aren't you going out with Yu Ying tomorrow? Why don't you take the family car?"

"Next time, I don't have much to travel tomorrow, and driving would be too much trouble."

Tomorrow night is just a simple get-together, no need for anything so formal, so Lin Li waved his hand, but seeing that Wu Min had brought it up, he casually asked:
"But Mom, do we have a spare key for our car? If so, give me one. If not, I'll keep yours for now. You can ask me to borrow it if you need to use the car."

"You, you," Wu Min said irritably, as she stepped forward and flicked Lin Li's forehead twice. "You really can't be given a kind word, you always take advantage of people's kindness."

If he dares to ask me to borrow his car keys today, he'll dare to say to me tomorrow, "Xiao Wu, go park my car for me."

"Hehe." Lin Li only did this foolish thing to get himself hit.

"I do have a spare key, it's fine with you. I'll give it to you after dinner. But since you just got your license, you'll need to put a 'probationary driver' sticker on the back before you can drive. Don't forget that."

Seeing Lin Li's ingratiating smile, Wu Min's feigned anger naturally dissipated, but she still gave him a reminder.

"I've already bought it."

However, Lin Li was prepared. He smiled lightly, reached into his pocket, and actually took out a sticker with a yellow background and red lettering.

Wu Min: "Looks like you're really early—"

"..."

Wu Min fell silent.

This is not an "internship".

This is supposed to be about "strength".

Suddenly, I felt a little uneasy about leaving the car with Lin Li. Lin Li could recover on his own after an accident, but if the car was gone, it would be truly gone.

"I'll show you my strength! I'll show you my strength—"

Wu Min, who started chasing Lin Li with a feather duster again, found that Lin Li was still laughing and fearless. This time, she really felt that it would be easier and more effective to use a robot vacuum cleaner to hit Lin Li.

Hmm...maybe I should really buy one.

……

The next afternoon.

"Beep beep! Beep beep! Lin Li, over here, over here—"

"Good afternoon, Brother Ziang."

"Good afternoon, good afternoon, get on the bus, get on the bus."

After lunch, Lin Li, who came downstairs at the agreed time, successfully met up with Zeng Ziang.

Why do people tend to repeat themselves when they speak in a relaxed and casual tone?
"Brother Zi'ang, you look like you've dressed up today!"

After getting into the passenger seat, Lin Li looked at Zeng Ziang, who had just had his hair done, and said with a smile, "I feel like your looks are even better than last month."

"After all, last time was just to gain experience and try things out, and this time it's all about making a difference." After being praised, Zeng Ziang scratched his head a little shyly, but still asked excitedly, "Have I really become more handsome?"

Lin Li: "No, I don't think so."

Zeng Zi'ang: "?"

"Didn't you say my looks are more resilient?" Zeng Ziang asked in surprise.

Lin Li: "Brother, I just feel like you've bought a lot of tank items this month."

"..."

Low emotional intelligence: Bro, you've become a treasure.

High EQ: Bro, your looks are even better now.

"Who the hell taught you to understand 'resistant to blows' like that?!" Zeng Ziang was a little annoyed, then immediately looked at the mirror in front of the car and pinched his cheek with some insecurity.

She seems to have gained a little weight.

But at most only a little...

"Just kidding, Zi'ang," Lin Li said with a smile, knowing when to stop. "You look handsome, that hairstyle is a big plus."

Zeng Ziang looked at Lin Li with suspicion, and only breathed a sigh of relief after Lin Li said a few more sincere words.

I almost forgot who Lin Li is.

We drove to the event location.

Lin Li casually opened the car's storage compartment between the two of them. This time, there was only a pack of tissues inside, not black stockings.

This time, Zeng Ziang pretended not to notice the connection between Lin Li and the woman in black stockings, and instead asked with some curiosity:

"Lin Li, this time you're not called 'Dream Chicken's Tears'? Are you 'Shang Yang'?"

Zeng Ziang added Lin Li's main account, not his alternate account. When he was invited to the event group and didn't see the familiar "Famous Sword Dream Tears" avatar, he was a little stunned.

However, the existence of what appeared to be Lin Li's alternate account was subsequently discovered.

His nickname is "Shang Yang", and his profile picture is "My Little Pony" or a group photo of five horses.

A normal person wouldn't do that.

"It's me," Lin Li admitted directly. "Why did you change to this one? You and your girlfriend..." Zeng Ziang carefully chose his words, asking tentatively.

Although Lin Li's current profile picture and nickname are quite infuriating, they are perfectly normal compared to his previous "Dream Chicken's Tears".

Therefore, after much thought, Zeng Ziang might suspect that Lin Li's relationship was in trouble and that he was genuinely planning to pursue a relationship this time.

“You’re overthinking it, Brother Zi’ang,” Lin Li immediately understood what Zeng Zi’ang hadn’t said, and explained with a smile:

"On the contrary, compared to 'Dream Chicken's Tears,' this shows that I chose to express my attitude towards blind dates more directly."

Zeng Zi'ang was taken aback: "Huh? What?"

Lin Li: "Like Shang Yang, I'm no longer single. Isn't that obvious to any normal person?"

Actually, that's not the only reason. The main reason is that the nicknames and avatars of "Mengji's Tears" and "Mingdao Menglei" have been banned.

According to Ms. Fan, the staff member who was specifically assigned to handle the reception and was also bribed by herself, it was because after the last event, a female member complained about the matchmaking agency. There was no other way but to make herself more human and not openly kick people out.

I guess it's that Bo Gang sister who was exiled halfway through.

Unfortunately, Tank wasn't in the group chat for this event.

Otherwise, Lin Li would try to get the other party to send him a pair of underwear, so that he wouldn't have to buy a parachute for future skydiving competitions.

"..."

"..."

"Brother Zi'ang! There's an intersection ahead! Stop daydreaming! Turn! Turn!" Lin Li shouted after realizing that he wasn't the only one lost in thought.

"Brother, why is it always so dangerous to ride in your car?!" Lin Li couldn't help but complain.

Once Zeng Ziang came to his senses, he adjusted the car's direction, his lips twitching as he stared at his passenger seat, speechless for a long time.

Finally, unable to bear it any longer, he shouted, "What kind of normal person is this? What kind of person could possibly understand this implication? There's no way anyone could!!"

“Yes, brother, yes,” Lin Li paused upon hearing this, then showed Zeng Ziang his phone:

"Do you remember that woman in the group with the nickname 'XIXI'? She added me last night, and her verification message was asking if I was single."

Zeng Zi'ang: "(゜▽゜)?"

No er?

Is it really possible for someone to understand this meaning?

Anyone who can understand this is probably not a normal person...

How can I connect with their radio waves?!

"What did you say back to her?" Zeng Ziang shook his head, his expression complicated.

"At first, I thought of ignoring her and not accepting her friend request, because I was worried that she would blame the matchmaking agency. However, she took the initiative to say in the verification message that she, like Brother Baiyu, was not interested in dating at the moment. She said that she was only coerced by her family to come here, and she only intended to appease her family."

I added her and chatted for a bit. She said if I wasn't interested either, we'd just waste time together in the afternoon. She was too lazy to go through the procedures and explain it to people again.

"I thought it was a good idea, so I agreed. It saves her trouble and it saves me trouble too," Lin Li explained.

"...Awesome." After a long silence, Zeng Zi'ang could only utter this one sentence.
"So... Lin Li, should I still call you Bai Bufan today?"

"Yes, yes, you can still call me 'Vest' or 'Tearful Ba' if you want." Lin Li nodded.

"Row."

The two arrived at their destination. This time, the event was held in a different location than the last one, but it was still in a similar indoor setting.

When Lin Li and Zeng Ziang entered the activity room, there were still not many people.

"Brother Wang!!" Before signing in, the two saw their old friend Wang Baiyu, and Lin Li immediately greeted him excitedly.

"Tears!!" Wang Baiyu was also very excited and immediately got up and walked over: "Long time no see!"

"Yeah, long time no see!!"

Seeing such a touching reunion, everyone was infected by the joyful emotions, except for the event host, Fu Miao, who couldn't feel any joy at all.

This feeling started yesterday.

—She has Lin Li's alternate account as a friend, so even if Lin Li were to become Shang Yang, or even if he were to become the ginger in the stir-fried shredded potatoes with ginger, she would recognize him at a glance.

Therefore, after confirming Lin Lijia's identity, Fu Miao had a premonition yesterday that she would suffer today.

Now I feel like my forehead is dark.

Damn it, if Lin Li comes again next month, I'll have to find some colleagues to swap shifts with, no matter what.

"By the way, Brother Wang, can I ask you a legal question?" After hugging Wang Baiyu, Lin Li hesitated for a moment before lowering his voice to ask:
"Someone is now disseminating my photos online and in real life without my permission. Is this illegal? Can I seek legal recourse?"

Zeng Zi'ang looked at Lin Li in surprise.

So, Lin Li, who always appears cheerful, is silently enduring all this behind the scenes? It brings tears to my eyes.

Seeing that Lin Li was talking about serious matters, Wang Baiyu immediately nodded and, without mentioning any paid consultations, went straight to the answer:

"This definitely counts. According to Article 1019 of the Civil Code, disseminating another person's portrait without permission is an infringement."

Victims have the right to demand cessation of the infringement, deletion of the photos, and an apology. They can also claim compensation for emotional distress. In serious cases, they can report the incident to the police to pursue administrative or criminal liability.

I suggest securing the evidence first... By the way, where did you see it?

Lin Li: "Wanted poster."

Wang Baiyu: "Tong—what (；☉_☉)?"

Zeng Zi'ang smiled with relief.

I'll cry for you.

"By the way, the wanted poster also spreads rumors that I'm a fugitive death row inmate. Brother Wang, I want to ask, if I really am sentenced to death, will the death penalty leave a criminal record, and will it affect my future job search?"

Lin Li, somewhat uneasy, continued to ask,
"I still want to take the civil service exam."

Wang Baiyu: "(゜▽゜)?"

There was a brief silence, during which Wang Baiyu only blinked.

A moment later, a relieved smile appeared on his lips. Too lazy to answer the questions, he patted Lin Li's shoulder forcefully and sighed:

"Tears are still Tears! I almost thought you'd turned into a human after a month apart! That's great, you're still the same as we know you!"

Upon meeting Wang Baiyu's gaze, Lin Li laughed heartily. After signing in, he followed Wang Baiyu to a sofa area.

There are now more than just three people in this area.

Among the remaining people were acquaintances, such as Shao Hengkai, whom I had met last time.

"Where are Brother Lu and Brother Tang?" Lin Li asked curiously.

When Zeng Ziang and I came here last time, Shao Hengkai came up to us and introduced us to his group. At that time, besides Wang Baiyu, there were two others, named Tang Feng and Lu Meng.

But now the other person is nowhere to be seen.

"Tang Feng will be here soon. As for Lu Meng, well, he's graduated and successfully found a partner, so naturally he won't be coming." Shao Hengkai replied without any attempt to hide his envy.

"Oh, I see. Congratulations, Brother Lu." Lin Li said, suddenly realizing.

Indeed, apart from Wang Baiyu who has no interest in pursuing love, it wouldn't be surprising if the others no longer needed to go on blind dates.

“Yes, the matchmaker he found was quite reliable. They got together after only two dates,” Shao Hengkai nodded, a hint of sadness in his voice. “Why is my life so complicated?”

My neighbor recommended a WeChat account to me last time. I thought the photos looked good, so I was eager to chat with them.

I started with "Hello, I was introduced by an acquaintance," and she immediately replied with "Introduced by an acquaintance, 600." Damn it, my heart broke.

Before I could react, I said, "What 600? I was introduced to this blind date by Aunt Zhou." She quickly deleted the message and said, "Blind date? Then the bride price is 18.88."

well--"

Gee tut.

The dark turmoil that occurred several months ago continues to affect the underground order of Xiling.

But human happiness is built on the suffering of friends, so when Lin Li and Zeng Ziang heard this, they both looked at Shao Hengkai with great interest and urged, "And then?"

Shao Hengkai: "Then I tried the 600 one, which saved me 187000."

Lin Li and Zeng Ziang: "?"

Hey, Mom, wait a minute.

Holy crap, you're really going to try it?
However, Lin Li was good at math and immediately noticed something was wrong, frowning as he spoke.

"Wait a minute, Brother Shao, it's 600 per session, originally it should have been 18.88, so why did we only save 18.7 in the end? Where's the other 1200?"

Upon hearing this, Shao Hengkai chuckled, scratched his head slightly embarrassedly, and nodded when he saw the probing look in Lin Li's eyes.

"The price for acquaintances is quite reasonable. After trying it, I couldn't resist ordering it twice more."

"I think people shouldn't be too greedy... My expectation is that I'll be very happy if I can save 18 yuan..."

Lin Li and Zeng Ziang: "..."

(End of this chapter)