Chapter 63

The two walked back on the small path of the campus. Ji Yehao followed about a meter behind her, head down, lost in thought. Su Yuan was reflecting on whether her reaction had been too emotional, which was not good, not good at all!

"Speak up, you must have something to ask for my help with," Su Yuan suddenly stopped and turned to say.

As the saying goes, when someone is overly attentive without a reason, they are either up to no good or have ulterior motives. Ji Yehao had come all the way to pick her up, and Su Yuan didn't think their friendship was that close. It would be understandable for a man and a woman to pick each other up, but for two "big men" to do so seemed out of place.

Therefore, Su Yuan concluded that Ji Yehao must have something to ask of her, and coming to pick her up was just a preliminary investment to build some rapport.

"Actually, there is something I want to ask for your help with," Ji Yehao admitted without hiding it.

"Of course!" Su Yuan began to admire her intuition, "Speak up, what is it? As long as it's within my capabilities, I'll definitely help!"

Ji Yehao gave her a "good buddy" look and sighed in relief, "This favor is actually quite simple. If you're willing to help, it will definitely succeed."

Looking at him, Su Yuan said with great enthusiasm, "Speak!"

"This..." Now it was Ji Yehao's turn to hesitate, and he actually seemed a bit embarrassed.

Su Yuan suddenly became interested. In her memory, there were very few things that could make him so hesitant. She said excitedly, "What is it? Don't be so indecisive, just spit it out!"

"The thing is, a few hours ago, my family called me and said they wanted to introduce me to a girlfriend. The girl is the daughter of one of my father's business partners and also a childhood friend of mine."

Su Yuan's mouth opened in surprise, "That's not bad, introducing you to a girlfriend, and even a childhood friend. So... is the girl pretty?"

Ji Yehao looked troubled, "She is very pretty, but I just don't feel any chemistry with her. If we become a couple, there will be a lot of unhappy things. Besides, we haven't seen each other for years..."

Su Yuan pursed her lips and gave him a "disappointed" look. A pretty girl and no chemistry? Ji Yehao must have very high standards! However, she also understood him; if two people don't have feelings for each other, forcing them together would be unpleasant.

"So what's next? What does this have to do with me?"

Ji Yehao shrugged, "I definitely won't agree to a business marriage, so I told my mom that I already have a girlfriend at school."

"Ha!" Su Yuan couldn't help but laugh. What a cliché excuse! She had seen this plot in many novels recently. What comes next...

Suddenly, she stopped laughing and asked suspiciously, "Are you saying your mom wants you to bring your girlfriend home for her to see, and you can't do it, so you're asking me for help?"

"Yes, the lie is already out there, and I have to cover it up. Besides bringing a girlfriend home, I don't know how to get them to stop trying to set me up. So... I need your help..."

"No, no, no!" Su Yuan shook her head repeatedly.

Playing the role of a girlfriend is a common plot in novels, and she found it incredibly cliché. She never thought she would encounter something similar. Pretending to be Ji Yehao's girlfriend and going home with him was too absurd. Su Yuan couldn't agree.

Although she had transformed into a girl and wouldn't reveal any flaws, she couldn't get over the psychological barrier.

"Why not!" Ji Yehao was very disappointed.

"Playing the role of a girlfriend is absolutely out of the question!"

"But it's Mid-Autumn Festival the day after tomorrow. You can't expect me to find a real girlfriend in one day. Su Yuan, you have to help me in this critical moment!"

"That's your problem, not mine. Don't drag me into this!" Suddenly, a hint of disgust arose, and she turned and quickened her pace.

Ji Yehao gritted his teeth, thinking that Su Yuan was really not a good friend, refusing to even help him find a girl to pretend to be his girlfriend! What a so-called friend, unreliable in a critical moment! He kicked a stone near his foot and sighed gloomily.

Back in the dorm, Su Yuan took a shower first. In the bathroom, she repeatedly thought about Ji Yehao's predicament. This guy must be in a hurry now, huh? To think he would ask her to pretend to be his girlfriend! The more she thought about it, the more she couldn't help but laugh.

"How did it go? Did Su Yuan agree to help?" Gao Jun pointed to Su Yuan in the bathroom as soon as he saw Ji Yehao return.

Ji Yehao shook his head, "She refused."

"What! She wouldn't even do this small favor?"

"Ah!"

"Don't sigh. When she comes out, I'll give her a good talking to! We're friends, and even if we don't go to the extreme of risking our lives for each other, refusing such a small favor is just too much!"

"Never mind. I'll go to the rooftop to get some fresh air and clear my mind. Maybe I'll think of another way. I've realized that bringing a fake girlfriend home isn't very reliable!" With that, Ji Yehao walked out.

"Damn! Su Yuan is becoming more and more like a woman this semester, as moody as a girl!!" Gao Jun couldn't stand it and complained.

After Su Yuan finished her shower, Gao Jun grabbed her. Under his scrutinizing gaze, Su Yuan was a bit surprised, "Wh... What's the matter?"

"Ji Yehao said... you refused to help him?" Gao Jun asked with a very intimidating tone.

"Yes, how could I possibly agree to such a favor! Pretending to be a girlfriend to deceive his family is too mean."

"Why can't you agree? It's just a small favor!"

"Small favor?" Su Yuan countered, "For you, it might be a small favor, but you're not the one involved. It's easy for you to say!"

"You! Give me a straight answer, will you help Ji Yehao or not?"

"No!" Su Yuan answered firmly.

Gao Jun was furious. He thought Su Yuan was being unreasonable, grabbing her hand and saying angrily, "Su Yuan, are you even a man? I can't believe you're so petty! Now that Ji Yehao is in trouble, you're so indifferent. Do you know how painful it is to be with a woman you don't like? I'm telling you, if you don't help, don't blame me for not recognizing you as a friend!"

With that, Gao Jun slammed the door and left.

Su Yuan was stunned, standing there with the basin in her hand.

Is a man supposed to pretend to be Ji Yehao's girlfriend and go home with him? What kind of logic is this!

She didn't understand why everyone thought pretending to be someone's girlfriend and going home with them was just a small favor. Ji Yehao thought so, and even Gao Jun thought so. Had they never considered her position? And Gao Jun had put it so harshly, even to the point of not recognizing her as a friend!

Angry, she kicked the wall hard and went back to the bathroom to look at herself in the mirror. Her bangs were covering her eyes, and she gently brushed them aside. It was all because of this face!

She stared at the metal faucet for a while, sighed, and took out her phone to send a text to Ji Yehao: I'll help you with this favor!!!

...

On the rooftop, Ji Yehao was sitting next to a water tank, enjoying the breeze. Suddenly, his phone vibrated. He picked it up and said, "Su Yuan said she'll help!"

Gao Jun chuckled and bit into a chicken claw, "I told you, you have to be tough with her. Just as I expected!"

"Ji Yehao, do you have anyone else who can help you?"

Gao Jun shook his head, "If there was someone, I wouldn't have to force Su Yuan. What's the point of bringing an ordinary girl home?"

"Ah! Su Yuan doesn't know many female friends. Lan Qiuzhu is pretty good, and Su Yuan might help me talk to her."

Buzz...

Su Yuan picked up her phone and looked.

—The train at 3:30 PM tomorrow.

She replied:

—Got it.

...

"Ahh!" Thinking about how the protagonists in novels at least had some initiative, unlike herself, who was half-reluctant and somewhat forced.

So depressing!

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