Do Mice Have to Be Bridesmaids for Cats Now?

Tang San had only just come to when he heard this. He looked at Gu Zhi together with the Shrek crowd. Not only were they full of question marks, but even Gu Zhi and the bullet comments were utterly stunned.

"Wait! Did I miss an episode?"

"Excuse me! What does this have to do with Gu Zhi?"

"That's not how it goes! Meng Yiran, you're supposed to challenge Tang San first! Only after losing can you make other demands!"

"Damn it! Another bad woman lusting after my husband Gu Zhi! I'll fight you all!"

"Brother Gu, do you have a strategy that doesn't rely on character design? I can't learn this!"

"Goblins, hurry home! The village chief made your favorite braised pork ribs!"

"Village Chief, turn me into braised pork ribs too! I'm already sour enough without vinegar!"

The bullet comments completely lost it. Meng Yiran had practically thrown herself at Gu Zhi the first time she met him. Sure enough, good character design really was useful.

"Miss, I am not a member of Shrek Academy..."

Gu Zhi was quite speechless too. How had this gotten dragged back to him? And what did Meng Yiran want him for? Was he supposed to work like an ox and horse to repay Tang San's debts? Keep dreaming!

"I don't care! They've stolen two of my spirit beasts in a row! There must be an explanation today!"

Meng Yiran also realized that she had indeed been a little too hasty. Mainly, she had finally run into Gu Zhi, and he happened to be standing with Shrek. If she did not make a scene now, how was she supposed to establish contact with him?

"This was done by us at Shrek! Just come at Shrek directly!"

Zhu Zhuqing and Ning Rongrong also caught on. Meng Yiran could definitely see the bullet comments too; Zhu Zhuqing had used this tactic once before.

"I already said it! I want him! As long as he becomes my, Meng Yiran's, husband, all grudges between us will be wiped clean!"

Meng Yiran was already going all in. Oscar, Ma Hongjun, and the others were dumbfounded by her words, repeatedly crying, "Is being handsome really such a big deal?"

The bullet comments immediately surged with a wave of "Being handsome means you can do whatever you want." Although they were not entirely sure why Meng Yiran was doing this, they all agreed that her actions were only natural.

"Ahem... May I ask what the two seniors intend to do? This concerns Miss Yiran's lifelong happiness. Perhaps the two of you should consider it more carefully."

Gu Zhi glanced at the three beauties beside him, each wearing a different expression. Zhu Zhuqing and Ning Rongrong were considering ways to fight back, while Liu Erlong's silence made Gu Zhi even harder to read. Did she truly not care at all?

"Hehe! As they say, rain must fall and daughters must marry. We trust Yiran's judgment."

Dragon Duke and Snake Granny's supportive stance shocked Oscar and the others even more. They had thought Meng Yiran was simply making trouble on her own, but it turned out her elders agreed as well!

"One person should bear responsibility for their own actions. I stole your spirit beasts. Once I save Xiao Wu, I'll agree to whatever compensation you demand!"

Tang San actually stepped forward on his own to take responsibility. Now it was Gu Zhi and the three beauties beside him who were stunned together. Was this still in character for him?

"Am I dreaming? Tang San said he'd take responsibility for his own actions?"

"I think he just couldn't stand Gu Zhi stealing his spotlight! He finally managed to defeat a Man Faced Demon Spider at full strength, yet no one cared at all! I'd lose it too!"

"The person above has seen through it! If Tang San doesn't step up, how can he force Meng Yiran to compete with him in hidden weapons? If they don't compete in hidden weapons, how can Oscar egg Meng Yiran on to kiss Tang San? If Meng Yiran doesn't kiss Tang San, how can she secretly fall for him?"

"Damn! Don't analyze it so thoroughly! How am I supposed to watch that classic show-off scene after you put it that way?"

"It was all a setup! Not only does he not have to take responsibility, he gets a Soul Ring and a kiss for free! Shrek, don't be such bastards!"

"No way! I'd rather Meng Yiran went to Gu Zhi than Tang San! Following Gu Zhi guarantees godhood; following Tang Buddha only gets you stabbed in the back and used as a tool!"

The bullet comments chilled the beauties present to the bone. Leaving aside whether Tang San and the others truly thought that way, Shrek's character alone was enough to reveal the problem!

"Since Little Third has spoken, Shrek will naturally acknowledge this matter! Unrivaled Dragon Snake, if you have demands, direct them at Shrek. Do not drag others into this!"

Flender was also the type to instantly jump into a fight. If Tang San had not thought that far ahead, then this academy dean was far more calculating!

In truth, even if Tang San had not spoken, Flender would never have watched Gu Zhi gain such an advantage for free. How could anyone steal the spotlight from Shrek Academy?

"Since we are the ones making demands, we can demand whatever we want! I have only one demand now: I want him to become my, Meng Yiran's, husband! Otherwise, there is nothing to discuss!"

Even without the bullet comments' reminder, Meng Yiran would have persisted. Now that she had seen through Shrek's tricks, she truly latched onto Gu Zhi completely. Nothing anyone said would change her mind!

"Hmph! I don't agree! Either change your demand, or defeat me first!"

Zhu Zhuqing had an idea. Tang San and the others' tactics had inspired her—she could not let Tang San and the others take the field, but she could do it herself!

"Why should I fight you? You were the ones who wronged me in the first place!"

Meng Yiran did not take the bait. Only an idiot would agree. If she lost, she would get nothing and waste time and energy. If she won, Shrek might still go back on their word. So all the benefits went to them?

"How about this? I'll compensate you for their debt. I happen to have several Soul Tools of decent quality. They should be enough to make up for Miss Yiran's losses. Would that be acceptable?"

Gu Zhi was out of options. Meng Yiran's refusal to yield to either soft or hard tactics was truly difficult to deal with. The problem was, she was not being difficult toward Shrek—she was being difficult toward Gu Zhi.

Although he really did not want to help Tang San repay his debts, Gu Zhi did not want to incur any more romantic debts either. Liu Erlong and Zhu Zhuqing already gave him enough headaches, and Ning Rongrong was watching hungrily from the side as well...

"What are you doing, Gu Zhi! Now Meng Yiran definitely won't give up!"

"Yeah! Once you marry into her family, won't everything you own become Meng Yiran's?"

"Marry into her family? Don't be ridiculous! Does my Gu Zhi need to marry in?"

"Does Liu Erlong really not mind? Meng Yiran is practically making a move right in front of her!"

"Don't mention that bad woman! Liu Erlong is a cheating cat too!"

Unfortunately, the bullet comments still did not provoke Liu Erlong. She had long understood that Gu Zhi was not someone she could have all to herself. He might encounter even more temptations in the future. It was enough for her to enjoy a brief moment of tenderness.

"Are you disgusted by me?"

Meng Yiran pressed the attack. She had already been so resolute, yet Gu Zhi remained unmoved. Was she really that inadequate?

"Miss Yiran, you misunderstand! We have only met once. Perhaps I am not the right match for you..."

Gu Zhi's head immediately throbbed. This world was insane—did mice have to be bridesmaids for cats now?