Shen Xinran nodded. "When love becomes a shackle, a constraint, then it is no longer love."
These words were spoken by Shen Xinran herself, reflecting her own feelings.
She could hardly imagine how Ling Yi had managed to get through those five years.
I sleep less than four hours a day.
They had to maintain good grades while also earning enough for two people's tuition and living expenses.
We only eat meat a few times a year.
If it were her, she wouldn't be able to endure such a life for even a month, let alone five years, or even a week.
There's a saying that goes, "Every pitiful person has something hateful about them."
Shen Xinran felt absolutely no sympathy for Ling Yi's situation.
"The reason I wasn't angry at all, nor did I hate Lin Shanshan and Qin Yuhao, was simply because I felt that I was the one who was foolish."
"Those two things, though they're not good, I was too Obsession, so who can I blame but myself?"
Shen Xinran blinked. "So you've awakened, realized something, and transcended?"
" Lin Shanshan, is your family very poor?" Shen Xinran asked curiously.
"Her family owns a supermarket, and they have nearly a million yuan in savings."
No, you're an orphan, working yourself to the bone to earn tuition and living expenses for a woman with millions in savings?
Am I an idiot?
"Do her parents know?" Shen Xinran asked again.
"Know!"
Shen Xinran now really wanted to pry open Ling Yi's head to see if his brain was any different from the human brain.
"You think I'm stupid, right?" Ling Yi asked Shen Xinran.
"Well, you just had bad luck with men, it's not your fault."
What could Shen Xinran say? Tell the truth? Would she even care about Affection him?
"You don't need to comfort me. All I can say is that I was blinded before."
"To be honest, even I find it unbelievable."
"Do you really think I don't know who Lin Shanshan and her family are? Actually, I do know. I've known for a long time."
"But I'm like I'm possessed, completely out of control."
"Just like those brainless male and female protagonists in short dramas, they're idiots, but they persist, persisting in being idiots!"
"Brain-dead, but persisting, persisting in being brain-dead? Pfft!" Shen Xinran couldn't help but laugh out loud.
Ling Yi's words were very interesting, especially Ling Yi tone of voice, which was quite amusing and made her unable to hold back her laughter.
After she finished laughing, Shen Xinran finally came to her senses.
Will this lower my Affection?
Thankfully, no.
"I'm sorry, I didn't mean to."
Ling Yi shook his head nonchalantly. "Laugh if you want to, there's nothing to apologize for. I laugh at myself too."
Just then, the waiter started serving the dishes.
The room was instantly filled with the aroma of food.
After the waiter left.
Shen Xinran poured Ling Yi a cup of tea. "You have classes this afternoon, so let's skip the drinking. I'll celebrate your new life with tea instead."
Thank you!
The two clinked their teacups together and drank the tea in one gulp.
After finishing her tea, Shen Xinran revealed a suspicious look.
Strange, why didn't my Affection increase?
Wasn't it easy to increase Affection before?
Logically, this wave should have increased Affection, right?
She doesn't need 3 points, just 1 more and she'll complete the task!
Seeing the task progress stuck at 9/10, Shen Xinran felt extremely frustrated.
"Let's eat. It's already past one o'clock, and we'll probably finish eating around two. I'm sorry to have taken up your time, senior, listening to me tell ghost stories."
"What are you apologizing for? Didn't I get a free fish feast from you?"
Don't be sorry, please increase my Affection Value!
What's going on with this 1 point?
"Besides, how is this a ghost story?"
"A story that's neither human nor ghost is just a ghost story!" Ling Yi laughed.
"Ha, that makes sense."
"Let me raise another glass to you. I hope you, junior, will have an even brighter future, live your own life to the fullest, and live a truly fulfilling one."
Thank you so much, senior!
"From this day forward, I, Ling Yi, will sever all ties to love and affection, and will dedicate myself solely to making money."
The two chatted and ate, and the atmosphere was quite pleasant.
However, Shen Xinran was extremely anxious.
Just one point short, just that one point short.
If the task isn't completed before this meal ends, and I have classes this afternoon, then I'll have to wait until tonight or tomorrow.
Have I not been gentle enough? Not understanding enough?
Why is it so hard to advance to this level?
Even after the meal was over and they both returned to school, their Affection hadn't increased by a single point.
Shen Xinran's mind was completely focused on how to increase that 1 point of Affection.
They didn't notice at all that the two of them had returned from outside the school together.
The scene of them going to the girls' dormitory together was witnessed by many people.
Many people have already taken photos of them walking side by side and posted them on the school forum.
Shen Xinran, as one of the school's three most School Belle, naturally attracts a lot of attention.
Now she's with Ling Yi, such a sycophant.
Especially since Ling Yi had just broken up with Lin Shanshan at noon.
Ling Yi was already quite popular on the school forum.
It's hard for two people not to generate a lot of buzz.
Downstairs in the girls' dormitory building.
Ling Yi suddenly looked embarrassed and said, "Senior Shen, can I add you as a friend on Bubble Chat?"
Could Shen Xinran refuse?
Of course not!
If you refuse at this point, your Affection will definitely drop.
How can we complete the task then?
She only has 24 hours of mission time.
If she fails to complete the mission, she will lose everything she has now.
This is absolutely unacceptable to her.
"I'll scan you!" Shen Xinran took out her phone.
The two successfully became friends.
Immediately afterwards, several comments popped up in front of Shen Xinran.
[ Ling Yi's Affection for you +10, current mission progress 19/10!]
[Congratulations, host, on completing the mission! A reward of 1 million RMB has been automatically deposited into your bank account!]
[Congratulations, host, for exceeding the mission requirements! Bonus reward: +1 to Constitution. Current Constitution: 2 points. The average person's Constitution is 1 point, and the human Limit is 5 points.]
"Yes!" Shen Xinran cheered excitedly.
It's not just because the mission was completed.
Also, the system has given a new reward: improved physical fitness.
This has never happened before.
Her system used to only offer rewards in three areas: money, intelligence, and appearance.
What does physical constitution represent?
It represents a healthy body and great strength.
As a girl with exceptionally high looks, she is very likely to encounter various dangers.
If you have strong combat skills, your safety level will be much higher.
"What happened? Why are you so happy?" Ling Yi asked knowingly.
"It's nothing, I'm going back to my dorm now." Shen Xinran's attitude Changes completely in an instant.
The gentle senior is gone, replaced by a cold and aloof goddess.
Then, without wasting a single second, Shen Xinran quickly walked into the dormitory.
"Goodness, your face changes faster than turning the pages of a book!" Ling Yi was both amused and exasperated.
Then he silently recited it in his mind.
{ Son of Light System, come on, let's draw a prize. Let my body recover first, otherwise, I'm starting to suspect I might just die at any moment.}
A large spinning wheel appeared before Ling Yi's eyes.
The spinning wheel spun for a long time before finally landing on a large gold gift package.
[Congratulations, host, you have received a reward! Perfect Body is now distributing rewards to you.]
A golden light effect enveloped Ling Yi.
However, after the special effects wore off, Ling Yi didn't Changes much.
{ Son of Light System, please explain why there are no Changes at all.}
A line of comments appeared before Ling Yi's eyes.
[ The Perfect Body will gradually take effect over the next week. During this period, please ensure you are getting adequate nutrition.]
Yes, that makes perfect sense!
Ling Yi nodded. Transformation form all at once would be troublesome.
The system's arrangement is quite appropriate.
[Host, Shen Xinran has deleted you from her Bubble Chat friends list.]
Ling Yi's system suddenly spoke up at this moment.
"You just added me as a friend and then deleted me? Don't blame us then!"
" Son of Light System, force Shen Xinran's system to issue Son of Light Mission!"