"Senior, have you found a solution?" In the late afternoon, during the last class of the day, Wen Xiaojing sent me another message. Thanks to this matter, I had been distracted during all my afternoon classes, browsing through a large number of online forums and chat rooms, while also trying to avoid the strict gaze of the teacher. It was really exhausting. However, the suggestions mentioned in those places were all over the place, like "just talk it out" or "if that doesn't work, seek help from others." It was difficult to continue reading those because they exuded a sense of darkness. Nowadays, people complain incessantly, seemingly cold-hearted and indifferent. Of course, there were also some useful suggestions, such as challenging oneself and facing fears or seeking the help of a psychologist. I forwarded all these seemingly reasonable suggestions to Wen Xiaojing, and after sending them, I felt a indescribable sense of relief. I felt like I had not only lost many brain cells but also endured many negative emotions that I shouldn't have. The reply came quickly, and when I looked at it...

"Then go and challenge something you are afraid of, that's possible." Clearly, I had sent a lot of text, but only that portion was selected. Why did I feel that the effort I put in was far from the actual reward? At least a few more options should have been selected, shouldn't they?

"That's the most useful one," seeing Wen Xiaojing's response, I could only helplessly accept it.

"Well then, since we found a solution, let's make a plan."

"I've already come up with a plan. Senior, just follow the plan I've arranged."

Seeing Wen Xiaojing's thoughtless response, I couldn't help but feel skeptical.

"What plan?"

"Going to an amusement park, of course."

"An amusement park?"

"A new amusement park recently opened, and I think those thrilling and exciting rides can definitely change Taoxiang's character."

"Well, that does align with challenging something you are afraid of."

After all, pirate ships, haunted houses, roller coasters, spinning chairs...

Wait! Amusement park?

"Are you talking about the newly opened amusement park?" I typed faster than usual. Perhaps it was because of the sudden incident that my potential was unleashed. Although I was a bit unsure, but...

"Yeah, it seems that Senior has already found out. It's a new amusement park called Star Sea Amusement Park."

Star Sea Amusement Park!? Isn't that the one Zhiye invited me to?

"This is their promotional poster."

The picture loaded just two seconds later.

The picture in front of me couldn't be described as anything less than shocking. I was completely stunned!

"Senior, reply quickly, hurry up!"

My phone kept buzzing, and under this situation, how could I reply? Zhiye was still attentively listening to the class, and now he was looking at me with confusion. Although when he was looking at me before, I just said that I was reading about amusement park guides. I could only tell Zhiye with my mouth that "it's nothing," then he finally relaxed and continued to listen to the teacher. I refocused on the current dilemma and decided to see how Wen Xiaojing replied.

"And then?"

"Finally, I got a reply. Of course, 1st Senior and Shi Taoxiang will go to the amusement park. It's for Taoxiang's mental growth."

I understood the reasoning, but 1st Senior absolutely won't work.

"No, 1st Senior can't."

"Why not? Did Senior make plans with other people?"

"Almost."

"Cancel it! Cancel it immediately! This Taoxiang matter is of utmost importance!"

"You're exaggerating a bit by calling it of utmost importance."

"Once we resolve the Taoxiang matter, you'll be at ease, right? You won't be bothered by that photo anymore."

So, they're using the photo to threaten me? How despicable! I feel frustrated. On one hand, I can't refuse Zhiye, and on the other hand, I can't refuse Taoxiang either.

What am I going to do? This is a very tricky problem.

Just when I was feeling troubled, the bell rang, signaling the end of class and the start of dismissal.

"Are there no other options?"

"This is the only option!"

That last sentence hovered in my mind like a death sentence.

After that, I didn't participate in any club activities, and the next day, I didn't refuse either.

I was like an ant on a hot pot, watching the time tick towards five o'clock in the afternoon. When the dismissal bell rang, the teacher reminded us to stay safe during the holiday and finish our homework on time.

Instead of feeling energized because the holiday was approaching, I felt like a traveler walking through a desert, seeing the last mirage of water, filled with despair.

"Youjie, you don't look well."

He Yuqing observed me.

"I'm okay... I didn't sleep well last night, so I'm severely sleep-deprived."

"You look like someone who's overdosed on drugs. In other words, it's like a monster has drained all your energy."

He Yuqing touched his chin and said those words while looking at me.

"Is it really that bad?"

I couldn't help but want to look at myself through a mirror, but there was none nearby.

"It's almost that bad. Are you bothered by something?"

He Yuqing asked with concern.

"I'm not bothered by anything. I just didn't sleep well."

It would be even more troublesome to tell an outsider, let alone revealing it to He Yuqing, who can't keep a secret. Despite his innocent smile and his appearance as a young boy, he lacks quite a bit of guile.

A few casual words are enough to draw out his thoughts.

"It's such a long vacation during the National Day. It would be a waste not to do anything, right?"

"Of course. I'm going to attend the tea ceremony club's meeting. I think the whole National Day will be like this. Just thinking about the senior sister..."

He Yuqing's eyes suddenly sparkled with hearts. Please, pay a little attention to your own appearance.

Just by saying something intentionally or unintentionally, he'll say it himself.

"What about you, Youjie? How do you plan to spend the National Day?"

"As for me, I have plans on the 1st."

"Did you make plans with Zhiye?"

"Huh?!" He Yuqing's sudden words surprised me. I didn't expect him to figure it out so quickly. What was his basis?

"Zhiye just told you he's going to prepare and is looking forward to tomorrow. That slightly ambiguous look, it's what they call a girl who has fallen in love, right?"

I didn't expect the young boy to have such a keen observational side. But I would rather die than confess.

"That's your judgment. I'm just meeting a friend purely." I pretended to be angry as I spoke.

"Youjie, you're not being honest. But no matter what, if you're going to meet someone, you should dress up a bit. At least your current appearance needs some improvement."

"What's wrong with me like this?"

"It's really problematic, to put it mildly. Even as a man, I would think this looks sloppy and tasteless. Why do you have to adopt such a sarcastic tone?"

"Well, considering that we are good roommates and friends, I just want to help you improve, out of goodwill."

"Is it really necessary to make such a transformation?"

"Don't you want to present yourself in a decent manner? No matter who it is."

I couldn't argue with these words, so I could only take He Yuqing's advice.