Chapter 100

After forcefully entering the room, Zhang Qiu finally understood that the difficulty of this task lay in the mental barrier he had to overcome. Once he crossed that barrier, the task was basically not difficult at all.

Because he thought too much and was afraid to act forcefully, he also feared that acting forcefully would lead to losing even more. However, after truly taking that step, the result was somewhat unexpected, leaving Zhang Qiu feeling a bit lost.

Fortunately, he didn't dwell on it for long before Ye Mei pulled him out.

After this experience, Zhang Qiu's feelings towards Ye Mei changed somewhat, and Ye Mei added more red aura to Zhang Qiu's head.

Most of it was still virtual red aura, but due to the changes in Zhang Qiu's heart, a part of the virtual red aura intertwined with Zhang Qiu's red aura, turning into real red aura, which genuinely enhanced Zhang Qiu's charm.

Since it wasn't rush hour, they didn't encounter traffic, and the time it took to get to the hospital was less than the time it took to change clothes at home.

Ye Mei's younger brother, Ye Yu, still looked like a primary school student, quite cute, and could be inferred to grow up to be at least a small handsome guy. However, his neck was wrapped in bandages, and he was lying on the hospital bed, not yet awake.

After a brief conversation with her father, Ye Mei left the hospital with Zhang Qiu. What puzzled Zhang Qiu was that he never saw Ye Mei's mother. He originally wanted to ask casually, but he felt something was amiss and ultimately held back his curiosity.

Next, Ye Mei, like a girlfriend, took Zhang Qiu to buy shoes and a belt. Zhang Qiu thought she would pay for them, but instead, she directly put a card into Zhang Qiu's wallet and said, "You swipe the card later! This card is in my father's name, so no one will notice."

"Uh..." Zhang Qiu was initially stunned, not reacting.

Then Ye Mei said, "You can't let me pay for you and have others say you're a freeloader, right?"

Zhang Qiu finally understood what Ye Mei was doing. He was almost moved to tears. Where could he find such a good girl? How considerate! She was just like the "other people's girlfriend" series he had seen online.

Just like how other people's children are always the best, some people on the internet have collected various "China's Good Boyfriend" and "China's Good Girlfriend" stories, posting them in a series called "Other People's Boyfriend" and "Other People's Girlfriend."

People generally have a bias that other people's things are better, and with these specially collected good girlfriend stories, the contrast makes one feel almost tearful.

Thus, "other people's boyfriend" and "other people's girlfriend" have become the embodiment of all the virtues of "other people's children," becoming the symbol of a perfect "lover" in the eyes of some people.

However, for a single man like Zhang Qiu, this didn't make him feel tearful but gave him more material for imagination. Now, he had encountered a girl like "other people's girlfriend," which made him feel almost tearful. Girl, if you want to date me, just say it, and I'll immediately agree.

But he only thought this. For some reason, he didn't have many romantic thoughts about Ye Mei. Perhaps it was because he found her too straightforward and open, making it hard for him to have any ulterior motives.

Zhang Qiu originally wanted to refuse. But seeing Ye Mei's eyes, he couldn't bear to refuse her kindness. He wasn't short of money and didn't want to take advantage, but at this moment, refusing Ye Mei would hurt her feelings. So, he decided not to be pretentious and to enjoy this moment of gratitude.

So, Zhang Qiu couldn't help but praise Ye Mei, "You are really considerate. If anyone could be your boyfriend, they would be so happy."

"Hmph! I'm only this good to you because you saved my life. Want to be my boyfriend and use my card? No way!" Ye Mei retorted.

These words made Zhang Qiu feel both comforted and depressed. He was comforted that Ye Mei treated him so well, but he was depressed that she treated him well because she didn't see him as a boyfriend.

Although he knew it was normal, he still felt a bit disappointed. After all, in a shut-in's fantasy, every soft girl should treat him like a boyfriend.

After buying the belt and shoes, Zhang Qiu, now fully dressed, was taken by Ye Mei to get a haircut. This transformation made Zhang Qiu look like a completely different person, completely free of the loser vibe, and transformed into a new high, rich, and handsome guy.

Looking at his transformed self in the mirror, Zhang Qiu couldn't believe it. It had to be said that wearing high-end clothing and getting a high-end hairstyle designed by a professional made Zhang Qiu look much more spirited, presenting a sunny and robust image. The lazy, decadent, and shut-in vibe was completely gone.

He never thought that clothing and hairstyle could change him so much. He originally thought these things only worked for girls! Now, he realized he was completely wrong.

"Turns out you are so handsome! I really didn't see it! If I didn't know you didn't like me, I would have pursued you," Ye Mei praised.

These words made Zhang Qiu's brain heat up, and he couldn't help but think, "Girl, come and pursue me! How do you know I don't like you if you don't pursue me!"

However, he could only think this. If he said it out loud, Ye Mei would probably change her attitude. After all, Zhang Qiu approached Ye Mei as a suitor for Lin Lai, and Ye Mei helped him with the mindset of helping a friend choose a partner.

If Zhang Qiu acted too frivolously and started teasing her, she might really get angry. Although forcefully entering her room didn't make her angry, people have limits, and Zhang Qiu still felt some fear, reminding himself not to get carried away.

"You don't have to belittle me," Zhang Qiu laughed, "But I still want to thank you! Now I feel much more confident, and I won't feel inferior standing in front of Lin Lai!"

"Of course, who do you think is in charge of your styling?" Ye Mei said. "You two will definitely match now."

"So, you are the hero! If I succeed, I'll definitely treat you to a big meal and reward you!" Zhang Qiu said.

"What if you don't succeed? Won't you treat me then?" Ye Mei asked.

Zhang Qiu really wanted to say, "If I don't succeed, you can be my girlfriend." But at the last moment, he didn't dare to tease Ye Mei and instead said, "With you giving advice, how could I not succeed? I don't believe in myself, but I believe in you."

"Go to hell!" Ye Mei said angrily. "But your eloquence is better than I expected. Well, actually, this is quite important. Although you don't need to be smooth-talking to pursue a girl, basic eloquence is still necessary. People understand each other through communication, and if you don't speak up, you won't be understood."

"Right, I feel like you have a lot of experience," Zhang Qiu laughed.

"Of course, who do you think I am?" Ye Mei said. "Wait, what do you mean I seem to have a lot of experience? I have rich theoretical knowledge, okay!"

Zhang Qiu was amused by her self-praise, and his "cheap" laugh made Ye Mei glare at him fiercely, and they started to playfully chase each other.

After a while of laughing and playing, they got into the car. Ye Mei asked Zhang Qiu where he was going, and Zhang Qiu looked at his clothes and said he needed to go back to get his clothes. So, they returned to Ye Mei's house, and the clothes were already washed and dried in the washing machine.

When Zhang Qiu came to Ye Mei's villa again, he found another person in the villa, not Ye Mei's father, but a woman.

This woman looked to be in her thirties. At first, Zhang Qiu thought she was Ye Mei's mother, but Ye Mei called her "aunt" and told Zhang Qiu that she was their housekeeper.

Zhang Qiu was relieved. It made sense that a large villa would have a housekeeper. As for why he didn't see the housekeeper the first time he came, he didn't delve into it.

After getting his clothes, Zhang Qiu left alone, without asking Ye Mei to see him off.

On the main road, he hailed a taxi and called home, saying that the college entrance exam was approaching, and he would stay at school to study hard and not go home. He would return home to move his things after the exam.

His parents were happy that he was willing to study hard and only reminded him not to overwork himself, agreeing to his request to stay at school. At this moment, Zhang Qiu confirmed that his parents didn't know about his hospitalization.

It was clear that the school had kept it a secret. Although the school's actions were wrong and self-serving, they inadvertently helped Zhang Qiu. From his personal perspective, he was grateful to the school for keeping it a secret. Otherwise, his parents would have been very worried.

Back at school, the campus was empty with few people around. Occasionally, a few students who stayed at school passed by, but they didn't notice Zhang Qiu.

When he returned to the dormitory, the door was still open. Although it was a holiday, some students chose to stay at school, and the school allowed them to do so.

Zhang Qiu's dormitory was quite empty, and he was the only one inside. It wasn't until evening when others started to return that they noticed Zhang Qiu and came to congratulate him on his discharge, asking about his health.

In the past, no one would have cared about Zhang Qiu like this. Although it made him feel the warmth and coldness of human relationships, Zhang Qiu warmly responded to them, thanking them for their concern.

However, when he saw that they had bought many gifts, all of which were exquisite, he couldn't help but ask, "Why did you buy so many gifts? Are you going to give them to the teachers?"

"Ah! Are you going to give gifts to the teachers?" a classmate asked in surprise. From his expression and words, it was clear that the gifts were not for the teachers.

"Your reminder makes me think I should buy something for the teachers. But it can only be next time, after the college entrance exam," another classmate said.

At this moment, a third classmate said, "These two guys are unlikely to think of the teachers! They bought gifts to give to girls. Graduation is coming, and if they don't confess now, they won't have another chance. So, they want to take this opportunity to confess, even if they fail, they won't have any regrets."

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