Zhang Zhaomu was both amused and exasperated.
Making friends with yourself involves principles; who can you reason with about that?
But thinking about it, it seems that Chen Zhenzhen's situation is the same. Although her mother is not as extreme Xiang Qing's mother, if she finds out that Zhang Zaowan is a man, the consequences would be unimaginable.
"I have a feeling my situation is pretty dangerous." Zhang Zhaomu sighed. "It's just normal interaction between friends... it's acting like a spy war."
Chen Zhenzhen was speechless. "We went to great lengths to lie to our families just to play with you. Neither of us girls said anything, and you, a grown man, are complaining?"
"Mine." Zhang Zhaomu raised both hands. "So? What do we do next?"
Although he somewhat wanted to continue learning, judging from the atmosphere, he guessed that the two people in front of him had absolutely no intention of studying.
He didn't really care. Academic Ace isn't a bookworm. Although he's very proactive in his studies, he doesn't feel he has to spend every moment studying. He can manage to balance work and rest occasionally.
" Xiang Qing told Auntie she wasn't going out today. To avoid being caught off guard when Auntie checks up on her, she definitely can't go to the internet cafe," Chen Zhenzhen said. "Think about what kind of activities we can organize at your place."
"Sorry, I don't have anything at home."
Zhang Zhaomu paused for a moment, then suddenly realized a serious problem. "Wait a minute!"
"You mean, both of you have to stay at my house today?"
"Yes." Chen Zhenzhen nodded.
"What I mean is, the same goes for tonight?" Zhang Zhaomu emphasized.
Chen Zhenzhen: "..."
Wait, I hadn't thought about that earlier!
To convince Xiang Qing's mother, she implicitly referred to Zhang Zaowan's rented apartment as her own during their conversation. Given the aunt's personality, it was normal for her to check up on Xiang Qing back to her dorm, could she?
So... Xiang Qing and I will have to stay at Zhang Zaowan's house tonight?
Her expression immediately became a little flustered. "Um, Zhang Zaowan, do you have a guest room?"
"What do you think? This is a one-bedroom apartment!" Zhang Zhaomu shrugged. "Luckily, you finally realized the problem. So, what do we do?"
Chen Zhenzhen thought for a moment and said, " Zhang Zaowan, why don't you go to an internet cafe and stay up all night by yourself?"
"You're going to kick me out in this heavy rain?" Zhang Zhaomu asked incredulously. "This is my home!"
"What else do you want?" Chen Zhenzhen retorted angrily, "The three of us sleeping together?"
"Huh?" Xiang Qing had been confused and hadn't followed their train of thought, but now she finally understood their conversation. Her face instantly turned red. "No... no, that won't do!"
" Zhang Zhaomu is a boy... how can we... sleep together?"
"Don't worry," Zhang Zhaomu waved his hand, "Even if we wanted to sleep together, my bed isn't that big."
"You still want to? You can't!" Chen Zhenzhen said, "I'll let you sleep on the sofa since this is your house."
Zhang Zhaomu raised his hand, gestured above his head, and then gestured towards the sofa.
"This sofa, which is so cramped even with three people sitting down? You want me to sleep on it?" He looked incredulous. "I'd have to get a leg amputated before I could even sleep on it."
"What else? You want me to sleep on the sofa with Xiang Qing?" Chen Zhenzhen said irritably.
"Given Xiang Qing's height, it would probably be very difficult for her too." Zhang Zhaomu gestured to Chen Zhenzhen's head. "But it's quite suitable for you."
Chen Zhenzhen's eyes widened. "I'll set aside the personal attack for now... You mean, you want me to sleep on the sofa, and you and Xiang Qing will sleep in the bed, right?"
"Huh?" Xiang Qing's eyes widened, and she quickly waved her hands. "I can sleep on the sofa! I'm quite flexible, I can curl up to sleep. Zhang Zhaomu, you and Zhenzhen can sleep in the bed."
" Zhang Zaowan and I sleep together?" Chen Zhenzhen's face flushed, and she instinctively crossed her arms over her chest. "Don't even think about it! Who knows what that pervert might do to me tonight!"
" Zhenzhen," Xiang Qing comforted her. " Zhang Zhaomu is a paper tiger; he won't do anything."
Zhang Zhaomu: "?"
He finally couldn't hold back any longer and complained, "No, although I never thought about any of this nonsense you're talking about from beginning to end—you're just making it up in your heads, but—"
What do you mean I'm a paper tiger?
For a man, what's the difference between saying such things and verbally abusing him to the point of being worse than an animal?
He roared, "If you've got the guts, let's have a match tonight! I'll show you what the might of a tiger really is!"
" Zhang Zaowan, get out of here!" Chen Zhenzhen quickly stepped in front of Xiang Qing: "What 'fierce tiger' attitude? It's not even dark yet, and you can't even hide your true colors, can you?"
"I'm telling you, you're not allowed to bully Xiang Qing. She's very innocent!"
"I'm not naive," Xiang Qing said softly, "I actually understand everything!"
Chen Zhenzhen was a little speechless. She sighed and said, " Xiang Qing, I'm speaking up for you, can you please stop undermining me?"
"I'm... I'm sorry."
"Today we must unite against this enemy!" Chen Zhenzhen said earnestly, "You don't want Zhang Zaowan, do you?"
Xiang Qing: "..."
Chen Zhenzhen: "Why are you silent?"
"I... I don't want to." Xiang Qing hesitated for a moment, then said, "But... this is Zhang Zhaomu's house after all. It would be very impolite and unfair to him to let him sleep on the sofa..."
"Are you some kind of angel?" Chen Zhenzhen covered her face.
At this moment, Chen Zhen deeply felt the gap between people. Under Xiang Qing's radiant humanity, she realized how filthy and despicable her own thoughts were.
" Zhang Zaowan, shut up! Stop acting like a narrator!" Chen Zhenzhen was on the verge of a breakdown. "Fine, this isn't fair, that isn't fair..."
She went all out. "Then nobody should sleep tonight, is that fair?"
Xiang Qing quickly raised her hand, her eyes shining. "Great!"
"It's decided then! Whoever falls asleep first tonight is a dog!" Chen Zhenzhen waved her hand forcefully.
Zhang Zhaomu said timidly, "... Should we ask for my opinion?"
"Shut up! Are you still thinking about sleeping in the same bed?" Chen Zhenzhen glared at him fiercely.
Zhang Zhaomu shrank back, feeling that if he continued, this person would explode instantly, so he obediently nodded. "I won't sleep with him then, anyway, I won't be the one being the dog."
If you're really sleepy, just put on the [cat] persona and you're good to go.
This can be considered as giving this character, who was originally intended to gather dust, a chance to shine again.
"It's settled then!" Chen Zhenzhen felt like she had just fought a war, and slumped onto the sofa. " Zhang Zaowan, I'm hungry."
"I thought you were just too angry to handle it."
Zhang Zhaomu said, "Let's order takeout. What do you want to eat?"
Are you sure there are still delivery drivers willing to deliver food?
"The bigger the waves, the more expensive the fish!"