I Helped My Best Friend with Her Romance—and Fell for the Enemy’s Strategist - Chapter 22

Neither side is at a disadvantage, both are heirs to their respective companies.

When there’s no loss involved, it’s definitely worth doing.

Especially when it offers a chance to gain some real relationship experience without any intimate contact.

It actually sounds pretty good.

“I’m decent-looking, have no bad habits, earn a decent income, have never dated or liked anyone before, and still have my first kiss and first time…”

“Stop, stop, stop! You’re getting more and more inappropriate! What nonsense are you talking about?”

Why bring up first kisses and first times? What is she trying to do?

Who even cares about that?

This is just a pretend relationship.

It’s not like we’ll be engaging in any other intimate behavior.

Why mention all that?

Fu Yanxi was abruptly cut off and didn’t say another word.

If she hadn’t stopped him in time, who knows what other nonsense she might have spouted?

She has no filter at all.

She can’t keep anything to herself.

What’s with all that gibberish? Who said anything about kissing or getting intimate with her in the future?

“You… you… what are you even saying?”

Seriously, how can she be so shameless?

In broad daylight, in front of everyone.

She just comes out with things like that.

“I’m serious.”

“Even if you’re serious, you can’t just say things like that, can you?”

Lin Ruocheng didn’t know how to respond. She hadn’t expected her to be so straightforward.

She doesn’t seem to care about anything.

Daring to say whatever comes to mind, who knows if this is how she usually talks?

But during the time they’ve spent together, she didn’t seem like this kind of person.

What kind of person is she, really?

So direct?

And so trusting of her?

What if she weren’t a good person and decided to take her to a hotel?

What if she took advantage of her?

Does she have no sense of self-preservation at all?

Is she really that trusting of her?

“Lin Ruocheng, even if it’s just a pretend relationship, you won’t lose out by choosing me. I’m good at many things, if you need help, you can come to me. And as for your game codes, I can help with those too. I don’t smoke, don’t drink, and I’m obedient and sensible.”

It almost feels like she’s trying to sell herself.

If she didn’t choose her, would she cry?

Though that’s a rather mean thought.

She wouldn’t dare do that anyway. What if other students saw?

The next day, she’d be the top story in the school gossip news again.

“I can also help you ward off those unwanted admirers.”

Fu Yanxi’s words made it impossible for Lin Ruocheng to refuse.

The earlier points could be set aside for now, but this last one truly won her over.

Since her freshman year, she’d been constantly bothered by people confessing to her.

Even though she’d rejected many, a few persistent pursuers remained.

If she had this pretend relationship with Fu Yanxi, it would definitely reduce a lot of hassle.

“Alright then, it’s settled, just a pretend relationship.”

Lin Ruocheng extended her hand, accepting her proposal.

But she completely missed the sly smile that flashed across her face as she lowered her head.

“Okay, girlfriend.”

Fu Yanxi somehow produced a bouquet of lilies and brought it out from behind her back.

“They say every relationship starts with a bouquet of flowers. Even if it’s just pretend, we should take it seriously so no one gets suspicious, right?”

If she had only said the first part, Lin Ruocheng might have refused.

As for the latter half of the sentence, she truly had no reason to reject her kindness.

Just as she had said, even if it was a pretend relationship, whether to set an example for Song Wanqing or to ward off unwanted suitors, Fu Yanxi was the best choice, and she had no choice but to pick her.

“Fu Yanxi, I suddenly realize you know me quite well.”

She was just a middle school classmate, yet she still remembered her habits?

There must be something she hadn’t told her.

“As the student council president, I have the right to understand every member of the student council, including my vice president, don’t you think?”

That made sense, but something still felt off.

She just couldn’t quite put her finger on it.

“Let’s go see how those two lovebirds are doing. I’ll take these flowers for now.”

“Mm.”

Lin Ruocheng walked ahead, with Fu Yanxi following not far behind.

She could always catch the sweet, refreshing scent of oranges from her.

It was sweet, but not cloying.

After all, this was for the sake of their relationship’s progress, and she had to keep Song Wanqing as the priority.

When they arrived at the sports field, the university grounds were still bustling with people.

College students didn’t have many evening activities.

Apart from dating, strolling around the field with their partners, there wasn’t much else to do.

After all, university life wasn’t exactly easy.

Classes started at eight in the morning and went on until ten at night.

Only then could they return to their dorms, and even then, there wasn’t much time for gaming.

Because the dorm supervisors would turn off the lights on time.

The only thing that stood out was the variety of club activities.

Lin Ruocheng hadn’t joined any clubs, partly out of laziness, but mostly because she had no time.

Her time was consumed by classes and meals.

The rest went to offering emotional advice to friends and coding for her games.

Designing characters, and so on…

She was just too busy.

There was simply no time left for anything else.

“Have you spotted the lovebirds?”

There were indeed plenty of people circling the track.

At a glance, it was hard to tell where her best friend and her partner were. Lin Ruocheng stood on the field, scanning her surroundings.

“At a 45-degree angle to your left, about 300 meters away.”

Fu Yanxi’s voice was calm and steady, without a hint of emotion. Lin Ruocheng, however, was full of confusion.

What kind of person had she gotten involved with?

Was this like dating someone with “eyes as precise as a ruler”?

No… it was a simulated relationship. A simulated partner was different from a real one.

Lin Ruocheng followed her direction and looked over.

Song Wanqing had taken Yu Qiuli’s hand, and they were walking slowly forward. They seemed to be doing quite well.

Yes, this was what dating should be like.

When you’re in a relationship, you should hold hands. What kind of partnership is it if you don’t even hold hands?

What era is this anyway?

Who still believes in platonic love?

Once two people like each other, they can’t help but want to be physically close.

Love and physical intimacy are inseparable.

So, she fully accepted acts of affection like kissing or hugging in a relationship.

Physical closeness can quickly increase dependency and fondness.

Seeing that the two were doing fine for now, and most importantly, she hadn’t brought her headphones today, Lin Ruocheng couldn’t even mentally control what those two were saying.

Besides, a relationship is built by two people.

It doesn’t just rely on strategists playing chess.

She could only offer general advice, not monitor them constantly.

“Xixi, want to take a break on the steps?”

Lin Ruocheng pointed toward the spot on the staircase.

Since we had nothing better to do anyway, might as well sit down there.

Might as well discuss the school anniversary plans while we’re at it.