"After the second class, during the break, the senior came to the stairwell on the second floor."

Upon seeing the message Wen Xiaojing sent me on LINE, let me explain here that last night I told Wen Xiaojing everything that happened during the day in great detail. Because of the meddling of the disciplinary committee, this blatant display of affection will only lead to negative consequences. If we were to be monitored by the disciplinary committee every day, it would be very uncomfortable. So obviously this approach is not feasible. On the other hand, I also want Wen Xiaojing to terminate this proposal. After all, I really am not interested in pretending to be in a relationship.

Since it was too late last night and we didn't discuss anything, it seems that Wen Xiaojing's message to me was well thought out and she is prepared to end this plan.

I can't help but feel relieved. I've seen a mobile online game recently that seems to be quite fun, and I've been eager to try it.

"Youjie, where are you going?" Right after the second class, He Yuqing ran over and asked me. It's like he has a camera in his eyes, he looks wherever I am.

"I have something to take care of." I got up and prepared to leave.

"Are you trying to pick up girls?" He Yuqing smirked knowingly.

"That's not it. Don't say it so loudly, it'll be troublesome if Zhiye hears it." I whispered to him.

"Are you really that afraid of Zhiye?" He Yuqing seemed puzzled.

"Don't you also fear him?"

"Come to think of it, maybe a little..." He Yuqing seemed to have imagined something terrifying, and immediately became obedient.

Because I was worried that Zhiye would ask where I was going, I first spoke up to Zhiye and said, "I'm going to the restroom."

"Alright, Jie." With Zhiye's permission, I left the classroom and arrived at the platform on the second floor stairwell.

"Senior, you took your sweet time coming. Were you mesmerized by some woman again?" Wen Xiaojing teased as soon as she opened her mouth.

"I was caught by the disciplinary committee yesterday. Do you think I would do such a thing?" The thought of what happened at the disciplinary committee station yesterday gave me goosebumps.

"Could Senior be such an honest person? I'm sure you often sneak a peek up a girl's skirt."

"I don't have such a strange fetish."

"I'm wearing... white today." Wen Xiaojing slightly lifted her skirt hem.

"White?"

"Do you want to know?" Wen Xiaojing's expression was full of ambiguity and teasing.

"I think I'll go back to the classroom." I turned around and prepared to leave. I didn't have time to play along with Wen Xiaojing's tricks. Besides, I came here for discussing important matters.

"Let's get back on track and make good use of our time."

"Wouldn't it be better if we had started like this from the beginning?"

Upon hearing Wen Xiaojing's words, I turned my body around again.

"Senior means that now even the disciplinary committee is interfering and not allowing students to date, right?" Wen Xiaojing raised the question.

"That's how it is. After all, this school has made it clear that students should not engage in relationships. But that guy said we shouldn't be so obvious about it."

"Not obvious, so are we talking about a secret relationship?" Wen Xiaojing massaged her temples, clearly feeling a headache. Our objective is to make Caonan retreat, but the plan has already encountered difficulties from the start. But compared to all this, all I want is to be quiet and alone. After all, the mobile game is supposed to start today, and it has awakened the excitement I used to feel when I was addicted to gaming, especially since there are twin-tailed female characters in it.

"So, this plan won't work, we should just give up, right?" This difficulty in front of us should put an end to the plan, shouldn't it?

"Do we really have to give up, senior?"

"Yeah, I think there's no need to continue." I nodded and voiced my own thoughts.

"Aren't you afraid those photos will be exposed?"

"What?" When I thought about those photos, the ones I was blackmailed with, didn't Shi Taoxiang ask Wen Xiaojing to delete them?

"Senior must be thinking that they should have been deleted, but they were actually just backed up."

That malicious woman!

"So we need a new strategy."

"If you want to suggest a new strategy," I started getting a headache, while Wen Xiaojing seemed surprisingly relaxed.

"Aren't you just making it difficult for me?"

Just when I couldn't figure out a math problem, now I'm being given this difficult question, but...

"I think it would be much easier if we let Shi Taoxiang reject it herself." When people are in a crisis, their brains work faster.

"I also think the same way."

When did your thought process become like mine again? This is blatant plagiarism.

"So we just need Shi Taoxiang to say goodbye to that Cao Nan."

That would be great, problem solved.

"Do you think, if things were that simple, would we need to pretend to be a couple?" Wen Xiaojing brought me back to reality with one sentence, indeed...Shi Taoxiang wouldn't be able to reject it herself.

"Why is that?" I couldn't understand.

"Perhaps Taoxiang has told you about her own experiences. In addition to being bullied at school, she also had a strict father who demanded that she obey every command. She was intimidated by this attitude, which naturally shaped her personality."

"So part of the blame should also be placed on Shi Taoxiang's father."

"That's right. You're so intelligent, Senior. You must understand the reasoning behind my arrangement. After all, seeing Taoxiang's worried expression because of this matter, as her friend, I must come up with a plan for her."

There's definitely some deliberate intention in your expression now. Do you think I can't see through it? The truth is, there's only one, Wen Xiaojing is just using this excuse to tease me. I really appreciate it.

"So, Senior, think about how to solve it. I'm waiting for your answer, time is limited."

Wen Xiaojing acts like nothing's wrong, but I'm getting anxious. I was innocent in the first place, I was just dragged into this mess.

"Since you said Shi Taoxiang's character was shaped not only by the bullying she experienced at school, but also by her father's strict influence..."

"Right...and then?"

Wen Xiaojing still had a relaxed expression on her face. I really doubt if they're good friends.

"We need to treat the root cause. What else can we do?" I decided to be more straightforward.

"Treat the root cause, that's a good suggestion. I actually have an idea." I don't know what mischievous idea Wen Xiaojing is thinking again, but I can tell from her wicked smile that what she's about to say will definitely be a trick.

"Go ahead, tell me?" Let's hear what Wen Xiaojing has to say.

"Well, as long as we change Taoxiang's personality, and as long as we complete some events that can motivate or transform her, I think we can trigger a transformation."

Why does this sound like the Reform of Shang Yang? But the way it is said is quite normal, it's really unexpected.

"I have no idea how to do this specifically, it's completely beyond my understanding."

"Well, this is up to you, senior, I can only tell you that there are scriptures in the Western Heaven."

"Don't bring Journey to the West into this." I couldn't help but make a sarcastic comment.

"Anyway, I have to go back to my own classroom. I leave everything to you, senior," Wen Xiaojing said and left, showing that ambiguous smile. In the end, I still have to rely on myself. Although Wen Xiaojing came up with an idea, the specific steps are still like feeling one's way across a river, so what's the point of this discussion?

Oops, the bell for class is ringing. Hearing the bell, I have no choice but to set aside all my thoughts and run back to the classroom.