It's just The Sims, how did it become my ideal love story?

Chapter 29 Isn't this stupid?
Before my eyes could even focus, I could already feel the intense heat.

The difference between a room with and without air conditioning is obvious, and what's even more familiar is that familiar mixed smell.

There was a faint smell of various shampoos and laundry detergents, along with the pungent aroma of spicy snacks.

Everything was clear, as if it were the break between classes.

A rather thin boy was diligently wiping the blackboard on tiptoe, directly opposite him. Mathematical formulas remained on it. These things were so old, and he hadn't used them in real life, so to Gu Huai now they were basically just countless Xs and Ys, looking like chromosomes.

Shifting my gaze, I saw a group of boys and girls chatting and laughing on the other side, joking and teasing each other, with occasional tentative physical contact.

These actions may seem meaningless now, but I remember when I was in school, I convinced myself that I didn't need to envy others and that it was enough to live my own life well.

Putting everything else aside, it seems quite childish, but the youthful vibe is still incredibly nostalgic. Even though he doesn't think his youth is anything special, he still occasionally dreams of returning to his school days.

"Hmm? Su Yiming and Zhang Ying talked? That's interesting."

"Hahaha, didn't Su Yiming pursue you? Didn't you feel anything else? I saw Su Yiming specifically looking at you when he passed by in the corridor today."

"What does it have to do with me? He just takes advantage of his good looks and basketball skills to shoot hoops at thin air in the hallway all day long. I'm speechless. Who would like someone like that? It's good that he's dating me. At least things will be quiet for a while."

"Hahaha, that's too harsh, Cai Yan."

The sound of their conversation entered his ears, standing out clearly against the surrounding noise.

I glanced over instinctively and saw a tall figure in a school uniform not far from the window.

Because her development level is higher than that of girls her age, she can sit on the table with ease, which makes her appear unruly and rebellious.

The sunlight, shining through the glass at this angle, made her appear exceptionally dazzling. Of course, Cai Yan was beautiful to begin with, and in her youth, she didn't possess the coldness and aloofness she later developed. However, some of her personality traits seemed to be beginning to emerge.

It has a beautiful appearance that is pleasing to the eye, but it is still a rather unapproachable place.

Su Yiming?
The name didn't sound familiar; it didn't seem to be one of his classmates. So, she must be from another class? That made sense, though. After all, Cai Yan's beauty was renowned far and wide. Not only her classmates, but also boys from higher and lower grades had seen many try to get close to her. However, in his memory, she never seemed to have fallen for any boy's advances.

But what does simulating to this point mean? It seems like just an ordinary afternoon break between classes—there are so many of these times that he can't even remember if anything special happened.
Gu Huai was looking in that direction, lost in thought.

Suddenly, he saw Cai Yan turn her gaze towards him, and their eyes met unexpectedly.

He wasn't really a teenager of that age, so he completely forgot that he should immediately hide in a situation like this. Gu Huai not only didn't run away, but instead narrowed his eyes and looked into the other person's beautiful, clear eyes.

"bass."

There was actually no sound, but Cai Yan turned her gaze first, a faint blush rising to her cheeks.

The girl next to them seemed to notice something and looked over, only to see Gu Huai still looking in their direction.

Only then did Gu Huai avert his gaze, pretending that he was just looking at the sky outside the window normally, without any shyness or nervousness.

Soon enough, laughter could be heard from the other side.

"Hey, Gu Huai is looking at you."

"Where is it?"

"Why is your face red even though you're not here? Speaking of which, didn't he run into some thugs from outside the school last time? How did you come to the classroom with him that day? You still haven't told me."

"Everyone says it was a coincidence that we met. How would I know anything about his affairs?"

"Oh~ I thought you helped him."

"How can I help him? Besides, do I look like the kind of person who helps just anyone, especially since we're not even close?"

"Yeah, but have you noticed that Gu Huai has changed a lot lately? I used to think he was pretty average. Now he looks better than many of the boys in our class."

"What? Interesting? If it's interesting, then go after them."

"I wasn't talking about myself~"

"Then what are you saying?"

"Hmph, your face is all red, could there really be something fishy going on?"

"Get lost, I have PE class soon, I'm going downstairs now, I can't be bothered to talk to you."

"Oh dear, why did they run away? Did I really hit the nail on the head? No way, no way~" Footsteps came from the side, and Gu Huai knew that they were leaving the classroom and going downstairs, but Gu Huai didn't go to look.

I hadn't even noticed the small timetable on the right side of the blackboard because the next period was PE.

Gu Huai was about to get up.

"You've got something, Gu Huai."

A familiar voice sounded behind him, and Gu Huai turned around to see Chen Pinyan's signature smiling face. He always seemed to greet everyone with that smile, and coupled with his seemingly kind demeanor, it's no wonder everyone said he was popular.

However, after what happened last time, Gu Huai's impression of him was not good. To be honest, he really didn't know that such an enviable boy had such a complicated background.

"What's up?"

Gu Huai asked calmly, though his expression wasn't friendly. He didn't need to smile back just because someone smiled at him. This was a lesson he learned later.

Chen Pinyan was clearly surprised by Gu Huai's tone. After all, in his memory, this young man always had a timid and submissive expression towards everyone. How long had it been? It was as if he had shamelessly come to him.
However, Chen Pinyan didn't show it on her face. On the contrary, she seemed very enthusiastic and came closer.

"We're classmates, why are you being so cold? I know you might not be happy with my suggestion last time, and of course, I'd be happier if you could solve it yourself, but my intention to help you is right, isn't it?"

They really have the nerve to say that.

Could it be that he feels it's a pity he didn't get that money from me? That's a possibility. After all, boys this age are really immature; even if they have scheming intentions, they appear naive.

Gu Huai nodded and replied expressionlessly, "Thank you so much. Is there anything else? If not, I'll go to class now."

It's PE class.

That's something you can't miss during your student days. Even though I love rain, I'd still pray it wouldn't rain on days with PE class. There's no other reason, and it's not that I particularly enjoy sports; it's just that on days like this, I can relax and be alone for a while, listening to the noise on the wide-open playground, feeling like an exceptionally clear-headed poet.

Thinking about it now, I feel a little embarrassed and my cheeks are burning.
Chen Pinyan's expression changed slightly, but she immediately put on a smile again.

"Here's the thing, we're having PE class later, right? Class 4 is also having PE, and I arranged a basketball game with them. We happen to need one more person, do you want to give it a try?"

Gu Huai looked at the other person suspiciously, "Are you really short of people? There are quite a few boys in our class, aren't there?"

"Hey, you've seen so many little potatoes, and you're considered tall. Calling them won't do any good; those tall guys from Class 4 can shoot over their heads."

Gu Huai's only advantage in high school was his height. In the South, where people's height is generally average, he was already 1.75 meters tall in high school, although he eventually grew to about 1.8 meters.

But this reason is too unreasonable. You're not playing basketball to the death, so you either invite someone you have a good relationship with or someone with good skills. What's the point of inviting someone tall?

Gu Huai could already smell the crude conspiracy that was being tried so hard to conceal, but to put it another way, he would have definitely refused before seeing the weekly shop, but now he could only smell the R coins.

"Oh, I see. It sounds like there's no other way, but I haven't been playing very well."

Gu Huai pretended to be interested, but seemed hesitant because he lacked confidence.

His acting was a bit clumsy, but in Chen Pinyan's eyes, that was exactly how he should be.

He put his arm around Gu Huai's shoulder as if to encourage him and said with a smile, "It's okay, just follow my instructions. The other side isn't a formidable opponent."

"That's fine."

"Okay, I'll go talk to the others."

"Ah."

Watching Chen Pinyan walk smilingly towards the corner where the boys were gathered, Gu Huai felt a sense of relief. In college, to fit in, he played basketball quite a bit, even joining the basketball club, though he was just an inconspicuous member and eventually left. But after starting work, on his days off, when he had nothing else to do, he would occasionally play basketball in his neighborhood. It was one of his few healthy hobbies.

It's hard to say in other situations, but in a high school, wouldn't it be more than enough?
Gu Huai left the classroom by himself, not forgetting to look back at Chen Pinyan.

Chen Pinyan seemed to notice Gu Huai's gaze, turned around, and gave Gu Huai a friendly smile. Gu Huai also gave a friendly smile.

Looking at Chen Pinyan at this moment, even though she knew he might be plotting something, he looked completely 'naive' in her eyes.

He smiled, waved, and remarked with emotion.

"Why do they all like to gather around the trash cans at the back of the classroom to chat? Aren't they stupid?"

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