Zhang Zhaomu felt that she was slowly getting used to the influence of the [cat] persona on her.
At least they are not as easily stressed.
The next few days passed by smoothly. Barbecue and September were growing well. Duan Chan'er cooked different dishes every day. Chen Zhenzhen and Xiang Qing's excuse for tutoring actually got Xiang Qing's mother's permission. However, she still didn't agree to not go home on the weekend. She just said that they could study for an afternoon and go home in the evening.
Xiang Qing couldn't help but feel a little disappointed, and even Chen Zhenzhen felt guilty, after all, the other party had agreed to impersonate Zhang Zaowan, but she hadn't fully fulfilled her promise.
She promised to find another opportunity to work hard to overcome this problem so that Xiang Qing could have a day of free time.
This unexpectedly improved their relationship.
Zhang Zhaomu spent some of his spare time this week doing several makeovers, and his savings are getting fuller.
I feel like I can start thinking about picking out a computer next week.
The second week of September also ended in this fulfilling yet uneventful atmosphere.
The three of them met on the first floor right after the last class on Saturday.
"To deal with your mother's issues, taking Xiang Qing out for dinner should be enough, right?" Zhang Zhaomu suggested. "We still have an afternoon, shall we head out to New Era?"
"What New Era?" Xiang Qing asked curiously.
"An internet cafe near the school," Chen Zhenzhen explained.
"Okay." Xiang Qing nodded without hesitation, holding up her notebook. "But I don't know how to play games."
"It's okay, I can teach you!" Zhang Zhaomu raised his chin slightly. "You just pick a cat, and then you can hang it on me."
"Hang... hang on you?" Xiang Qing was taken aback for a moment, then her face flushed slightly.
"He was talking about the game character, not asking you to actually hang up on it!" Chen Zhenzhen had gotten to know Xiang Qing's personality better over the past few days, so she quickly explained, then glared at Zhang Zhaomu:
"Don't lead Xiang Qing astray. Although her mother promised to come home later, I know her personality; she'll definitely do a video check. If she sees her with us in an internet cafe, there won't be a next time."
"I told him I went to an internet cafe to check my study data..." Zhang Zhaomu said, feeling a little guilty himself.
You don't need to go to an internet cafe to check your study data; a mobile phone can do the trick.
Chen Zhenzhen ignored him, took Xiang Qing's hand, and said, "Anyway, you probably aren't interested in playing games or anything like that, so let's find a place to study this afternoon."
"Okay." Xiang Qing nodded obediently.
She seemed to have no objection to any of the arrangements made by everyone.
"Alright then." Zhang Zhaomu stretched. "Then you good students go study, I'm stepping into the New Era... I haven't had a proper game session in a week."
"You're not allowed to go either!" Chen Zhenzhen said, "I'll just stay home and play mobile games."
"Why?!" Zhang Zhaomu immediately protested.
"Because we have to go to your house!" Chen Zhenzhen said matter-of-factly, "Otherwise, where would Xiang Qing and I go to study?"
Zhang Zhaomu: "... Are you serious?"
Bringing Chen Zhenzhen home didn't bother him much, but bringing Xiang Qing felt a bit strange.
"Of course I'm serious!" Chen Zhenzhen said, "Going to my house is definitely out of the question. My mom doesn't work on weekends, and if I stay too long, they'll find out. The classrooms are locked on weekends, Xiang Qing's dorm isn't convenient either. I can't just go and book a hotel room, can I?"
Zhang Zhaomu scratched his head. "I don't think I can refute this. Xiang Qing, what do you think?"
"If it won't bother you..." Xiang Qing's expression even held a hint of anticipation.
It's my first time going to a boy's house! I wonder what it will be like.
"It's not a disturbance at all," Zhang Zhaomu said. "Just don't mind me interrupting your studies."
After leading the two back to the rented apartment, Zhang Zhaomu pointed to the sofa and said, "Please make yourselves at home. Would you like something to drink?"
Xiang Qing seemed a little reserved, curiously looking around.
I've heard that guys' apartments are usually really messy, with smelly socks and underwear flying everywhere... Zhang Zhaomu's place, on the other hand, is spotless and doesn't smell at all. He really has great living habits.
"It's not like you have a choice." Chen Zhenzhen sat down on the sofa, her posture relaxed as if she were at home. "I'd like some coffee or tea, but you don't have any here."
Zhang Zhaomu shrugged. "It's their first time here, I should at least be polite, right?"
"It's... it's okay!" Xiang Qing quickly said, "Water is fine."
Zhang Zhaomu placed two bottles of water on the table and then took out his phone.
Actually, going back to the bedroom would be more comfortable, but leaving the two guests behind and hiding away would be too impolite; my " Refined " persona wouldn't allow it.
Chen Zhenzhen and Xiang Qing actually took out their workbooks and started studying. Zhang Zhaomu glanced at them curiously, then quickly looked away.
I was almost blinded by all the numbers and symbols. It's true what they say, you can't look directly at things you can't understand; it's easy to lose your sense of self-confidence.
"Speaking of which, Zhang Zaowan, don't you have any homework to do?"
While doing her homework, Chen Zhenzhen still had the energy to chat, so she asked a question.
"Class 9 didn't assign much homework," Zhang Zhaomu said while fiddling with his phone. "Anyway, I won't be able to do it; Xiang Qing can just let me copy it later."
Chen Zhenzhen clicked her tongue. "What if Xiang Qing doesn't let you copy?"
"With my connections in the class, I have plenty of girls who will let me copy their work," Zhang Zhaomu said with a disdainful smile.
"I'm willing!" Xiang Qing quickly declared, "After I finish writing... I'll let you copy it..."
Chen Zhenzhen glanced at Xiang Qing, feeling a bit disappointed in her.
"Don't fuel this guy's arrogance; he's already completely given up," she added.
"Actually, this guy is quite smart. Back in junior high, his grades were only average. We agreed that we'd go to the same high school, and he studied hard for just over a month, and he actually managed to get into the top high school by cramming at the last No. 1 High School."
"Unfortunately, I completely lost motivation after entering high school."
Zhang Zhaomu curled his lip. "That's not the same thing. Junior high school knowledge points are simple, and you can learn some by reading books and studying on your own. How can anyone understand high school textbooks? Especially math, physics, and chemistry, it's simply incomprehensible!"
"It's your own mindset that's the problem!" Chen Zhenzhen said irritably. "Haven't you thought about going to university?"
"Anyway, it's impossible for us to get into the same university." Zhang Zhaomu laughed without any shame, "I'd rather be a network administrator near Tsinghua University or Peking University than go to a vocational college or a lousy third-tier university."
Xiang Qing looked at him with admiration. "Are you Zhenzhen going to apply to Tsinghua University Peking University?"
"Don't listen to his nonsense. It's not like you can just get in whenever you want," Chen Zhenzhen said. "I haven't thought that far ahead. Besides, I actually prefer to study at a university within the province."
She glanced at Zhang Zhaomu: "Otherwise, this guy probably couldn't afford the rent in a place like the capital."
"Who do you think you are!" Zhang Zhaomu curled her lip. "I'll rent a place near your school, so you better not come and mooch off my Wi-Fi."
Xiang Qing glanced at Chen Zhenzhen, then at Zhang Zhaomu.
I always felt that these two people implicitly agreed that they wouldn't separate even after graduating from high school, and instinctively believed that they would definitely continue to be together.
So this is what true friends are like?