Chapter 30: Chapter 30
Or perhaps it could be said that being caught by the teacher for sleeping in class and being punished by standing in the hallway could be artistically embellished as if one had been punished for refusing to admit that they let a classmate cheat.
In summary, artistic embellishment should not be exaggerated; it must be moderate.
This is how Lin Yi behaves; in this world, he is an average guy who has not achieved anything significant.
The stories of being a troublesome boy are true, but he was the kind of troublesome boy who only served as a backdrop.
The work stories are true, but the jobs were not that varied.
In short, after Lin Yi's deception, the looks from Ran and Sonoko toward him changed.
Lin Yi thought that with a little more effort, he could take them to his room.
"Alright, let's move on to the next round... I don't think I can't win."
Lin Yi resumed the topic.
He had already explained his backstory, and if he went into more detail, there would be no mystery.
Girls are like cats; they have great curiosity.
Maintain the mystery to attract the girls' attention.
In the fourth round, Lin Yi finally won one.
And this time, the one who lost was Ran.
To be honest, this surprised Lin Yi a bit; he thought Ran was the illegitimate daughter of the goddess of luck, but it seemed that was not the case.
Thinking it over, with her solid family background, outstanding appearance, and exceptional qualities...
From this perspective, it seems that Sonoko is the illegitimate daughter of the goddess of luck.
Ran has lost!
Sonoko's eyes sparkled, and her enthusiasm was evident; she wasn't going to let the opportunity pass, even if it was her best friend.
"Ran, that night when you were in charge, how did you feel...?"
Sonoko hadn't finished the question when Ran looked at her with an expression that said, "Don't continue."
"What's wrong? Are you mad?" Sonoko was not only unafraid but also laughed cheekily.
"Not at all!"
Ran wouldn't admit that she was angry; she wasn't that capricious.
"Well, if you're not angry… then how did you feel that night?"
Just as Sonoko nodded, the next moment the question came up again.
Ran frowned and shot a glare at Sonoko.
"Are you mad?"
"No."
"Then... that night..."
Ran rolled her eyes.
"Alright, alright, I won't ask about that anymore."
Sonoko teased Ran a bit, clearly pleased. She gave her a pat on the shoulder to calm her down and said, "I'll change the question... Is there someone you like?"
This question was much better than the previous one, and Ran didn't hesitate to respond.
"…Yes."
"I knew it." Sonoko, upon hearing the answer, made a sound of satisfaction, as if to say she knew everything about her.
Oh?
Lin Yi took a sip of coffee without showing any emotion.
Although Sonoko seemed to be probing into Ran's privacy, she was actually using the question to convey a very clear message to Lin Yi: Ran already has someone she likes...
Moreover, coupled with how Ran behaved at the museum, it was easy to conclude that that person was Shinichi Kudo.
Hmm, even though she seems so carefree, is she so flirtatious on the surface while actually discreetly protecting Ran and Shinichi as a couple?
Useless! It won't help at all! Don't underestimate my determination to court her!
As long as I handle the shovel well, there won't be a wall I can't break down!
If I can't win over these two friends, how will I make them sisters? How am I going to achieve my ultimate goal?
However, I underestimated Sonoko a little... she's smarter than I thought. If she's cheering from the sidelines, it'll be a bit more difficult to win over Ran.
It seems necessary to change the plan.
Before winning over Ran, I must first win over Sonoko.
As Lu Xun said, to win a girl, you must first win over her friends.
There's truth to that saying.
Ran, I can wait a little.
As for Shinichi Kudo, I never considered him a threat.
Over the years, Sonoko has done her best to help, calling Ran "Shinichi's wife" and making such obvious hints; however, Shinichi not only hasn't received the message but has even complained about Sonoko for being a "gossip."
With such low emotional intelligence, Lin Yi isn't worried at all.
Of course, to prevent Shinichi from suddenly confessing to Ran in a moment of desperation, Lin Yi must be prepared.
As Lu Xun said, advancing alone is a great mistake in military strategy; acting on two fronts is the best solution.
After thinking so much, it's actually just a matter of ideas.
Sonoko urged Lin Yi, saying, "It's your turn, Lin Yi! Have you decided what you're going to ask?"
"Hmm... I haven't thought it through yet. When I come up with something, I'll ask."
Lin Yi smiled slyly.
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