I Helped My Best Friend with Her Romance—and Fell for the Enemy’s Strategist - Chapter 9

Both humanoid robots noticed the phrase “my Xiao Chengzi” that Fu Yanxi uttered.

Why did it feel even sweeter than if they were actually dating?

Weren’t they supposed to be just strategists?

Didn’t strategists say they wouldn’t get involved in romance themselves?

So, what the hell was this?

How did it suddenly become “my Xiao Chengzi”?

Lin Ruocheng was utterly speechless.

“Have you two forgotten? We’re dance partners in sports dance and the president and vice-president of the student council. How could we not know each other? I was just teasing you, but you actually believed it?”

Fu Yanxi nodded in agreement.

After how intimate they were last night, how could they possibly not know each other?

Only then did the two humanoid robots have their epiphany.

That made sense, they had danced together just yesterday.

How could they not know each other?

“By the way, are you free? We’re having a meeting this afternoon in the student council office.”

“Huh? When was that decided?”

Song Wanqing was completely unaware. When was the meeting announced?

How did she not know anything about it? Was it posted in the group chat?

That couldn’t be, she had just checked and there was nothing.

Lin Ruocheng couldn’t resist tapping the back of Song’s hand with the end of her chopsticks, raising an eyebrow at Fu Yanxi.

“Why are you checking your phone? The president is right here. Whenever she says there’s a meeting, there’s a meeting.”

“Besides, at last night’s event, the dean told our student council to take charge of the school anniversary. With everyone brainstorming together, we can gather more ideas. Our student council has thirty or forty members in total. More people mean more strength, and we can finalize the framework and theme quickly. That way, we can probably wrap it up in about a month.”

Lin Ruocheng had been thinking it would be best to finish as soon as possible, especially since she was quite busy lately.

She particularly wanted to go on a road trip during the October holiday.

Sunshine, beaches, and bikinis… how perfect.

Or, if not the beach, camping in the mountains would be nice too.

Who said being the vice-president of the student council would be easy?

Easy, my ass!

Channeling her frustration into her appetite, Lin Ruocheng ate more than half of the food.

She stood at 1.7 meters tall but maintained a weight of around 110 pounds.

She was still relatively slim, yet her figure was curvaceous in all the right places.

Not only did men find her appealing, but even girls envied her.

During her freshman year, she had also worked part-time as a model.

It wasn’t that her family needed the money, she simply wanted to earn on her own.

After all, coming from a wealthy family didn’t conflict with wanting to make her own money.

In the end, Yu Qiuli paid the bill.

Lin Ruocheng poked Song Wanqing beside her, and Song finally snapped back to reality.

She walked over, only to suggest splitting the bill so the other person wouldn’t feel shortchanged.

Lin Ruocheng facepalmed and chuckled softly, unsure what to say.

Was Song Wanqing a bit lacking in intelligence?

Couldn’t she just say, “You’re treating this time, so next time it’s on me”?

Or pick a romantic movie and invite the other to watch it together?

Did she really need to be taught such basic things?

“It seems our Xiao Chengzi isn’t much of a strategist, after all~”

Fu Yanxi had somehow leaned in close, deliberately blowing a soft breath into her ear to tease her.

But this only ignited Lin Ruocheng’s competitive spirit.

She refused to believe it!

Were these two humanoid robots really incapable of getting together?

This was a slap in her face!

No way, as a strategist, she practically had disciples of her own by now.

Cut her off right here?

Are you kidding me!

“President, you should focus on managing your own ‘human-machine’ first. You’re not even as good as I am.”

Lin Ruocheng stood up directly, just you wait!

Is not looking considered flirting? She still had plenty of tricks up her sleeve!!!

Lin Ruocheng stood up and walked away immediately.

Fu Yanxi noticed what seemed to be a hat left on her seat, it looked exactly like Lin Ruocheng’s.

She quickly stood up, intending to chase after her.

But the figure had long vanished.

“Yanxi, let’s hurry up and go. If we leave now, we can still catch some sleep.”

Yu Qiuli also noticed the hat in the other’s hand.

Recalling that only Lin Ruocheng had been wearing a baseball cap earlier, the color and style matched perfectly.

“Isn’t that Lin Ruocheng’s hat from earlier? Why do you have it? Don’t tell me you have some kind of… fetish?”

As she spoke, Yu Qiuli took two steps back.

Fu Yanxi shot her a disdainful look.

She gazed at her with the kind of expression one reserves for the intellectually challenged.

“Couldn’t it be that she left it at the restaurant and I picked it up?”

Yu Qiuli giggled and leaned in closer.

“Of course, I knew that. Why are you so easy to tease? I missed you~~~”

“Stop being disgusting around me. Get lost.”

Fu Yanxi couldn’t have been more repulsed, feeling as if her very soul had been tainted.

She suddenly didn’t want to be a strategist anymore, let these two ‘human-machines’ peck at each other on their own!

She couldn’t help but wonder how these two ‘human-machines’ would manage to talk if she and the other weren’t around.

…

“Chengzi, wait for me! Wait! where’s your hat? Did you leave it at the restaurant just now? Should we go back and look?”

Song Wanqing hurried to catch up with Lin Ruocheng, only then realizing the other’s hat was missing.

Her expression seemed even more anxious than the owner’s.

“What’s the rush? That hat is in Fu Yanxi’s hands. I saw it.”

“Ah? Then if you knew, why didn’t you go back for it?”

Song Wanqing was utterly confused.

Lin Ruocheng often wondered if her best friend had returned all her intelligence to the teachers after the college entrance exam.

Why was she so slow when it came to catching on…?

“I left the hat there on purpose. Do you think I’m as clueless as you? I wanted her to see it. Once she finds it, she’ll come looking for you later. Then we can act surprised and casually invite her to a meal. That way, we get another chance to meet. Besides, accessories like hats and jackets tend to retain scents easily.”

“The longer they stay near the other person, the longer the scent lingers…”

Lin Ruocheng explained everything clearly. If she didn’t spell it out, this girl would just learn the wrong things again.

When would these two ‘human-machines’ ever get together?

Don’t tell her it’s all up to luck.

“Tomorrow, you’ll have to take the initiative to talk to your goddess yourself. You can’t rely solely on the strategist. You need to try to understand and communicate step by step. Didn’t I create an opportunity for you? Then make the most of it. Repeat the key points I taught you.”

Song Wanqing cleared her throat softly and began to recite methodically.

“Never think about getting handsy in advance. Be more understanding, think one step ahead. When talking, be careful not to kill the conversation outright, leave some room. It’s best to ensure there’s a chance to talk again. Learn to create opportunities for the next meeting…”

Lin Ruocheng finally showed an expression of approval, as if her student had learned well.

If only Song Wanqing could master these points, she wouldn’t have to work so hard.

“Good that you know. If you memorize these points thoroughly, I guarantee you’ll have a girlfriend by the time we return from National Day break. I’ve even planned where you should invite her during the holiday, I’ll draft you a detailed itinerary later. After all, you’re my best friend, how could I just abandon you?”

Song Wanqing was so delighted that she gave Lin Ruocheng a hearty slap on the back.

Without exaggeration, Lin Ruocheng nearly coughed up blood from the impact.

Did this person mistake her for a basketball?

“Oh, and remember, the strategies between us relationship experts aren’t suitable for you. Don’t go trying to copy them randomly.”