Chen Tianming got beaten up.
Only natural.
"So as long as I help you get her contact information, you'll go on the autumn trip, right?" Lin Li said to Chen Tianming, who was lying on the floor because he thought it was cooler there, definitely not because three people were sitting on him and he couldn't get up.
Chen Tianming nodded.
"Then I'll go ask this afternoon. But let's be clear first: if that girl won't give it to me, that's not my problem. You still have to go on the autumn trip."
"Let me think about it."
"Sure, think it over. While you're thinking, the three of us have nothing better to do, so we'll keep beating you up. Take your time. We're not in a hurry."
"...Fine, but you have to really try."
"I, Lin Li, have always been known throughout the land for keeping my word."
Having finally completed his mission perfectly, Lin Li left at last, thoroughly satisfied.
"That's what happened. I cast aside the gold beneath my knees, the bread in my pocket, and gave up my dignity and pride, begging humbly like dust." Lin Li wore a sorrowful expression before finally settling into calm acceptance. "Fortunately, my sacrifice was worthwhile. Class monitor, they changed their minds. They'll vote for your proposal and take part during this afternoon's class meeting."
Lin Li then looked expectantly at Chen Yuying's reaction.
Chen Yuying blinked at him and met his gaze.
Yeah, she clearly did not believe a word he had said.
"Then... you really worked hard. Wow." After thinking for a long time, Chen Yuying could only force out that one sentence, reciting it flatly without the slightest emotion.
"It was unimaginably hard! Really!" Lin Li emphasized.
"So what do you mean?"
"Pay me more."
"How