Zongman: My Smart Group

She didn't bother to hide her identity as an angel and quickly stepped forward, saying, "Little sister, don't worry, I'll treat him right away!"

After saying that, she put her hands together in a prayer position, preparing to cast an angelic blessing, but she suddenly discovered that her power had completely disappeared!

Gabriel exclaimed in shock, "What happened? My angelic power has disappeared!"

When Tsurumi heard that Gabriel was going to treat Lin Mo, she instinctively moved aside. However, she found that the person in front of her was just praying and then opening her eyes to say something about angels. She then realized that the person in front of her was just a chuunibyou (a person with delusions of grandeur).

Rumi Tsurumi shoved Gabriel away angrily and said, "It's all your fault! If it weren't for you, you idiot Lin Mo wouldn't be like this. He was already stupid enough, and now you've turned him into a moron! You bad person!"

"Who are you calling an idiot!"

Upon hearing Gabriel's words, Lin Mo had already guessed the identity of the girl in front of him. She was none other than the famous fallen angel, Innocent White Gabriel!

Then I couldn't help but recall the plot of the original work. Who knew that Tsurumi Rumi would actually say that she was an idiot! How could I tolerate that? You know, I'm incredibly smart, how could I possibly be an idiot!

Lin Mo stood up and flicked Tsurumi Rumi on the forehead, angrily saying, "I've already said it, I, Lin Mo, am incredibly clever! If you spread rumors that I'm an idiot again, believe me, I'll spank you until your butt is a bloody mess!"

Chapter 37 Are We Friends?

Tsurumi clutched her head in pain, staring blankly at Lin Mo who had returned to normal. She suddenly threw herself into his arms, crying out, "Thank goodness! Silly Lin Mo, you're alright!"

Lin Mo: "I've been fine all along!"

Gabriel realized she had misunderstood and quickly bowed, apologizing, "I'm so sorry! I'm truly sorry! I can't offer any compensation! This is all I have; please accept it!"

Looking at the wad of banknotes in Gabriel's hand, Lin Mo thought for a moment and then took out two bills, saying, "I see you meant well, so I'll accept these two as compensation for your emotional distress."

He then pushed Tsurumi Rumi, who was still in his arms, away, gave her a banknote, and said, "Rumi, here, this is your performance fee."

Rumi Tsurumi wiped her eyes and said somewhat angrily, "Idiot Lin Mo, I don't want to!"

Honestly, he almost became an idiot, and he still cares about this little bit of money!

Lin Mo didn't indulge her: "Never mind, I'll keep it myself."

At this moment, Gabriel spoke up, "Hello, my name is Naïve White Gabriel, you can just call me Gabriel. Judging from your clothes, you seem to be from Soubu High School, right? I'm a new transfer student, may I ask what your names are?"

Lin Mo was slightly taken aback. Was Gabriel attending Soubu High School?

The system explained, "This is the result of the fusion of worldviews."

Lin Mo understood and said, "My name is Lin Mo, and I am indeed a student of Zongwu High School. It seems we will be classmates from now on."

Rumi Tsurumi: "My name is Rumi Tsurumi."

Gabriel: "I'm so sorry! I didn't pay attention to the specific situation and caused you a lot of trouble! I will do my best to make it up to you!"

Lin Mo said nonchalantly, "There's no need to be so serious. Besides, the situation is exactly as you think. I was indeed robbing her lollipop."

Gabriel: "Huh?"

Tsurumi Rumi explained, "It was that idiot Lin Mo who bought the lollipop with his own money, and then he made me play along with this whole charade. What an idiot!"

Lin Mo clenched his fist and said angrily, "Xiao Mei! If you call me an idiot again, I won't be polite!"

Tsurumi Rumi retorted defiantly, "I knew it! You still call me Rumi! You idiot Lin Mo! You idiot Lin Mo! You idiot Lin Mo!"

Lin Mo: "Looks like you won't know the difference between king and queen unless I teach you a lesson!"

Tsurumi Rumi's face was full of sarcasm: "Lin Mo is just a mere idiot, why would I be afraid of you?"

Lin Mo placed his hands on her head, messing up her hair: "Hehehe! When you get home, your parents will definitely give you a painful lesson when they see your messy hair! Hehehe!"

Rumi Tsurumi: "Ah! You idiot Lin Mo! I'll fight you to the death!"

Watching the two suddenly start bickering, Gabriel pondered, "Is this how people interact in the human world? It seems that what I've learned from books is never enough; I still have a lot to learn!"

Gabriel spoke up, "Excuse me, may I treat you to a meal as an apology for my impulsiveness earlier?"

Lin Mo and Tsurumi Rumi, who were pulling each other's cheeks, looked at Gabriel, then at each other, and released their hands with a cold snort.

Rumi Tsurumi crossed her arms and said, "I don't need to. My mother is waiting for me to come home for dinner."

Lin Mo nodded and said, "Of course! I didn't expect you to treat me to dinner. I'm definitely going to be your friend!"

Gabriel smiled and said, "Okay! Then we're friends from now on!"

Tsurumi looked at Lin Mo and suddenly said, "Idiot Lin Mo."

Lin Mo: "What's wrong, Xiao Mei?"

Rumi Tsurumi suddenly turned her head away, her face slightly flushed, and said, "Um... are we friends?"

She glanced at Lin Mo furtively, a glimmer of hope in her eyes.

She used to have many friends, with whom she could talk about anything. But she doesn't know when it started, but gradually, she found herself all alone, and her so-called friends began to ostracize and isolate her.

Although they had isolated others at first, Tsurumi Rumi never expected it would be her turn. They always made fun of her and played jokes on her, so she could only try to pretend and make herself look like she was not to be messed with.

But no one is born liking loneliness, and Rumi Tsurumi has always longed for friendship.

Like today, we had planned to go out together, and I had even told my family, but they stood me up in the end. I didn't want my parents to know and worry, so I just sat in the park alone until I estimated it was about time to go home.

Then I met Lin Mo.

It's really strange. Even though it's only the second time we've met, I feel like we have a great relationship. I can always let down my guard and show my truest emotions.

Although the other person always makes me angry, the amazing thing is that I don't feel disgusted at all. On the contrary, I feel a little happy, as if I have finally found someone to confide in. I don't have to care about other people's opinions and I can just be my most authentic self.

But what exactly is the relationship between me and Lin Mo?

Strangers? But even though it was only the second time they met, they could grab each other's faces and tear them apart without any restraint.

Friends? Not necessarily. After all, they've only met twice and only know each other's names.

So what exactly is their relationship? Familiar strangers?

Rumi Tsurumi was unaware of this, but she was already secretly looking forward to their next meeting in this park, with lollipops on her person, waiting for Lin Mo's next robbery.

But when she saw Lin Mo and Gabriel become friends so easily, Tsurumi Rumi felt that she might be overthinking things. She guessed that in the eyes of the idiot Lin Mo, they were already friends.

So Tsurumi Rumi mustered up her courage and asked the question: "Idiot Lin Mo... are we friends?"

Lin Mo was taken aback by the question, stepped forward and touched her head, saying, "Strange, you don't have a fever, why would you ask such a stupid question?"

Rumi Tsurumi slapped Lin Mo's hand away and said in shame and indignation, "Just tell me if we're friends or not!"

Lin Mo said in confusion, "What else could we be but friends? I think you're the idiot for asking such a question!"

Rumi Tsurumi: "But we haven't even become friends yet!"

Lin Mo said with a profound and inscrutable expression, "Friends are not such inconvenient things! As long as I want, I can become friends with anyone! It's like a turtle and a mung bean; if they like each other, they become friends; if they don't, even if they force themselves to be friends, it will eventually fizzle out."

Tsurumi Rumi was slightly taken aback. Yes, when did making friends become so complicated? Making friends has never required any complicated procedures. It's all about the compatibility of personalities. If you get along, you get along; if you don't, you don't.

Just as Lin Mo said, he did become friends with them at first, but in the end they all isolated him. Even though nothing had happened, they suddenly isolated him.

They were indeed my friends, but not the kind of friends I longed for. They were just superficial friends formed through fake social interactions, friends made simply for the sake of making friends.

What I want is not just friends, but a friend with whom I can speak freely without pretense or reservations!

You don't have to be careful not to do anything that might upset them, nor do you have to anxiously think about every word you say. You won't suddenly get angry over something inexplicable, nor will you break off the friendship without saying a word if the other person does something wrong.

Instead, even if they have an argument, they will make up the next second. Even if they joke with each other, they will not hold a grudge or hold it against each other. They will not suddenly isolate you without even a reason!

These are the friends I want! Or rather, the real, heartfelt friends I can confide in!

Rumi Tsurumi suddenly hugged him and said from the bottom of her heart, "Thank you, Lin Mo!"

Chapter 38 Thor and Connor Attack

Although Lin Mo didn't understand exactly what had happened, he could guess the girl's current state of mind. He patted her head and said with a smile, "I don't know why you're thanking me, but remember one thing: you're my friend, Lin Mo. If anyone dares to bully you, just tell me, and I'll beat them to a pulp!"

Rumi Tsurumi: "Hahaha! I'll leave it to you then! It's getting late, I'll head home now. Goodbye, Gabriel-neechan, goodbye, you idiot Lin Mo!"

Lin Mo said angrily, "You wretched Xiao Mei!! Is this how you thank me?! Call me Brother Lin Mo!"

Tsurumi Rumi stuck out her tongue and said, "No way! Stupid Lin Mo is stupid Lin Mo. Don't even think about being a brother! Hehehe~ Hahaha!"

After saying that, Tsurumi Rumi turned and ran away, leaving behind only her cheerful laughter. Lin Mo chased after her for a few steps as a token gesture before stopping: "You wretched little Rumi, I'll definitely teach you a lesson next time!"

"Hahaha."

Gabriel suddenly laughed out loud. Seeing Lin Mo suddenly turn his head to look at her, she said somewhat embarrassedly, "Sorry, I just saw that Lin Mo and that child got along very well, so I couldn't help but laugh out loud."

Lin Mo curled his lip and said, "Who's on good terms with her!"

System: "Host, the tsundere archetype has been phased out."

Lin Mo: "Climb!"

Gabriel: "Tsurumi Rumi seems to be preoccupied. Even I can tell. She seems to really want friends. Thank you, Lin Mo, for not rejecting her!"

Lin Mo: "I really don't understand why you're thanking me. I'm leaving. Didn't you say you were going to treat me to dinner? I'm starving!"

Gabriel: "I'm new here and not familiar with the area yet, so I'll trouble Lin Mo to find me a place."

Lin Mo's eyes lit up, and he said, "What a coincidence! I happen to know a cheap and affordable place. Come with me!"

At the noodle shop where the first competitive eating contest was held, Lin Mo greeted the owner and began eating.

Boss: "Lin Mo, it's you again! Looks like my cooking skills are pretty good, you come here to eat every day! And who's this next to you?"

Lin Mo: "My future classmate, Uncle, I still have a lot of faith in your cooking skills. Same as always, have two bowls to whet your appetite!"

Boss: "Haha! Oh, you're treating your classmates to dinner? Okay, I'll give you a discount. What would you like to eat, young lady?"

Gabriel looked at the menu and finally chose a tonkotsu ramen.

Gabriel: "Does Lin Mo often eat here?"

Lin Mo: "I think so."

To be honest, if I were to calculate it properly, I haven't been in this world for very long. The things the boss remembers probably happened in Lord Crimson.

Gabriel asked doubtfully, "Should?"

Lin Mo changed the subject, saying, "I remember the first time I came here, I hadn't eaten for two days. At that time, there was a big eating contest being held here, and I happened to have a big appetite. So, in order to save money, I won first place and received the prize money! That prize money really helped me a lot, and after that, I started eating here."

Gabriel was surprised that Lin Mo had such an experience. She couldn't understand why, given how prosperous the human world was, there were still people who couldn't afford to eat. Indeed, some things can't be understood by reading books; you can only discover them by experiencing them firsthand.

Gabriel said earnestly, "Lin Mo, if you need money, I can lend it to you, or if you can't afford a meal, I can treat you. Please don't refuse. I hope I can do my part to help you in some small way."

Although the fallen Gabriel is a social failure, she was a good person before her fall, and she could truly sacrifice herself for others. After all, she graduated as the top student among the angels!

Lin Mo laughed and said, "No need, I already said that was before. I'm a billionaire now!"

Gabrielle smiled and said, "Then congratulations to Lin Mo."

The ramen was ready quickly, and the two ended their conversation and started eating.

Watching Lin Mo eat bowl after bowl, Gabriel was deeply shocked. She couldn't understand how an ordinary person could eat so much food. Could he really hold it all?

Gabriel asked with concern, "Lin Mo, are you sure you're okay eating so much?"

Lin Mo: "Don't worry, my appetite has always been like this, I won't overeat. The boss can vouch for me!"

The boss smiled and said, "I was startled when I first saw him, but I got used to it after seeing him a few times. Don't worry, young lady. If there really was a problem, Lin Mo would have been in trouble long ago."

Hearing this, Gabriel breathed a sigh of relief. Fortunately, she was really alright, otherwise she would have saved her even if it meant revealing her identity as an angel.

At this point, Gabriel suddenly remembered that she had lost her angelic powers, because angels were forbidden from using their powers after coming to Earth.

Moreover, she wanted to help others through her own labor rather than relying on external forces, so she didn't take this matter to heart.

However, Gabriel was an excellent student, so she did not show any panic at this moment. Instead, she planned to check it carefully when she got home. If she could not find any problems, she would have to ask the principal to solve the problem.

After witnessing Lin Mo's astonishing appetite, the two separated. Lin Mo, clutching his full stomach, said, "System, sign in!"

"bite--

Congratulations, host, you have obtained: Death Note (Purple)

Death Note (Purple): Write the name of someone you hate in it, and they will die instantly. Of course, you can also orchestrate their death. [Note: Using this on someone with overwhelming power will alert them; please use with caution.]

Lin Mo's eyes widened instantly upon seeing the Death Note. Now he was truly invincible! Who would dare oppose him now? Was this the Death Note? No! This was the Book of Life and Death! With it, he could summon the King of Hell and kill whoever he called!

Lin Mo immediately covered his face and burst into laughter: "Hahaha... Hehehaha..."

System: "Hey~ How about learning about the anti-magic field?"