I Helped My Best Friend with Her Romance—and Fell for the Enemy’s Strategist - Chapter 21

Lin Ruocheng simply couldn’t stand the way these two were “dating.”

Couldn’t they just act normal?

Did it really have to be like this? Seriously.

Song Wanqing and Yu Qiuli exchanged glances.

Did this mean it was settled?

But since it wasn’t a real relationship, they still had to keep up the act.

“Huh? But didn’t you say a strategist never steps onto the battlefield?” Song Wanqing stared in shock at their hands overlapping, wondering if things were moving a bit too fast.

Although she had wanted these two to meet and have a sweet romance, she hadn’t expected it to happen this quickly!

Especially since there was still an element of deception involved.

She couldn’t help feeling a little guilty.

But hadn’t Lin Ruocheng always said that a wife’s words should come first?

So, compared to a wife, a best friend should rank a bit lower, right?

“I didn’t want to step onto the battlefield, but the way you two are ‘dating’ is unbearable. You know what it feels like? It’s like eating a popsicle as a kid, only when I take the initiative to bite does a little come out, and even then, I have to squeeze hard to get just a tiny bit. If I don’t reach out and squeeze, I get nothing. So, could you two please be a bit more proactive?”

Lin Ruocheng spread her hands.

She had always been straightforward and understood a thing or two about how relationships worked.

So, she naturally took on the role of a love coach, even though she had never been in love herself.

Wasn’t that how it usually went?

Unexpectedly, Song Wanqing didn’t seem to get it at all, even though she was the one proactively arranging movie dates and dinners.

Wouldn’t things naturally improve over time?

Just show a little more care.

Put in a bit more effort.

Fu Yanxi remained silent, her gaze fixed on her palm, which still held a trace of warmth.

In her memory, Lin Ruocheng had rarely taken her hand willingly.

This was only the second time.

Lin Ruocheng sat down. The simulated relationship she had proposed to Fu Yanxi was, of course, genuine.

She had thought it through carefully.

Since the other party was Yu Qiuli’s “strategist” and knew how dating should work, why not engage in a simulated relationship? It wasn’t like they were really dating, no harm done.

It would be a chance for both of them to gain some experience.

Just experience, a simulated relationship wasn’t the real thing.

It wouldn’t count as actual experience, and she wouldn’t get too physically intimate with the other person.

Besides, Fu Yanxi was naturally beautiful.

And she wasn’t bad-looking herself.

It was a win-win situation, neither of them would lose out.

Most importantly, it would show Song Wanqing and the others how a relationship should be conducted.

“We…” Lin Ruocheng glanced at Fu Yanxi.

She hadn’t said much since earlier.

“What? Are you unwilling?” Lin Ruocheng shot her a sharp look.

Fu Yanxi opened her mouth, then quickly swallowed the words she was about to say.

She didn’t dare say more.

How could she possibly be unwilling?

Lin Ruocheng was satisfied. The foundation of a relationship was listening to your wife.

No matter the circumstances, you had to obey.

Song Wanqing looked back and forth between the two.

They made a pleasing pair. She just didn’t know if these two could actually end up together.

The rest would depend entirely on Fu Yanxi.

All they could do was provide opportunities for these two to meet, nothing more.

The four of them fell silent, each eating their own meal.

Lin Ruocheng walked ahead, with Fu Yanxi following closely behind.

Fu Yanxi, as the opposing strategist, why was she always following her?

“Finished dinner? You two should take a stroll around the playground,” Lin Ruocheng suggested. Song Wanqing nodded in agreement.

Taking the initiative, she grabbed Yu Qiuli’s hand. “Let’s go for a walk on the playground.”

“Sure.”

Lin Ruocheng waved her hand, watching the two of them disappear from her sight.

Then, as she turned to leave, she couldn’t shake the feeling that something was off.

Just standing behind her felt as cold as an air conditioner.

Fu Yanxi was following her.

Suddenly, the other person stopped, and Lin Ruocheng nearly bumped into her.

“Xiao Xixi, why are you following me?”

“Isn’t there anything to do in the student council? Aren’t you going to keep an eye on those two dating?”

Fu Yanxi stood behind her, her voice soft.

“No need. What you mentioned earlier about simulated dating… is it true? With me?”

Her tone was sincere.

And behind those glasses, the corners of her eyes were tinged with red.

“What?”

Lin Ruocheng glanced at her.

No way, she was just joking!

Was this why she was following her?

Even an idiot could tell she was just talking big, right?

She should have realized that, shouldn’t she?

Lin Ruocheng pointed at herself and tentatively asked, “You took it seriously?”

When the other person nodded slightly, Lin Ruocheng could only think, “Holy crap.”

After thinking for a while, she said, “No, I was just talking big, just talking big, you get it?”

Fu Yanxi lowered her gaze, silent for a long time before nodding.

Her voice was hoarse. “Lin Ruocheng, are you always this casual about dating?”

“Always? I’ve told you, I’ve never dated before. I’m a total newbie to romance, you know? Besides…”

Lin Ruocheng opened her mouth to say more but noticed quite a few people turning their attention to her and Fu Yanxi.

Instantly, they became the campus headline.

They attracted a lot of stares and attention.

Especially near the dormitory entrance, the crowd of onlookers seemed to be growing.

Left with no choice, Lin Ruocheng grabbed her hand and found a relatively quiet spot.

The two faced each other.

“You really took it seriously?”

“Yeah, no one has ever confessed to me before. Even if it’s just simulated dating, I think it should be taken seriously.”

“Confessed?”

How could someone as good-looking as Fu Yanxi have never been confessed to? Unless everyone was blind.

But during their freshman year, she hadn’t seen any posts about anyone liking Fu Yanxi on the so-called confession wall.

In fact, the one constantly appearing on the confession wall seemed to be herself.

“Yeah, confessed.”

Fu Yanxi’s fingertips trembled slightly. She rarely lied.

This was her first time.

“I was just teasing Song Wanqing and the others. Besides, isn’t it just a matter of words? Don’t you think their relationship seems stifling? I just wanted them to see what a normal relationship looks like. It doesn’t have to be us, there are other couples they could observe.”

“Don’t take it too seriously.”

Lin Ruocheng waved her hand dismissively. She was just talking big and hadn’t expected the other person to take it seriously.

Now she was certain, Fu Yanxi had definitely never dated before.

Anyone with dating experience wouldn’t have taken a casual remark so seriously.

“Birds of a feather flock together. Since we’re the only two close to them, I’m the most suitable choice for your simulated romance. Besides, you brought it up, and I also want to try this simulated romance with you. Choosing me is no loss for you.”

Lin Ruocheng: “…”

Was she recommending herself as her own simulated partner?

Choosing her… did seem like no loss.

Lin Ruocheng was very particular about people’s scents, she disliked strong, pungent perfumes.

But the cool fragrance on Fu Yanxi was quite pleasant.

Not at all like the kind she detested.