Dedicated to studying, yet forced into a chaotic situation.

Chapter 172 Comic Book - Competition Book

The hotel we stayed at was near the school, a very easy-to-find star-rated hotel. Shi Sui and Shangguan Ying shared a room, while Xu Chaomu had a room to himself.

Shangguan Ying hung up her coat and put it in the hotel closet, then took out a few books from her suitcase.

Shi Sui is still organizing.

Inside the suitcase, square storage bags filled it tightly, and the clothes inside were folded neatly, just like in a department store.

Shangguan Ying flipped through the book, but her gaze fell on Shi Sui, and she said, "Shi Sui."

Shi Sui was tidying up her things when she looked up.

Shangguan Ying was sitting in a swivel chair, holding a book in her hand, which was also exquisitely wrapped in a beautiful book cover.

Shi Sui thought that since she cherished books so much, she must take this winter camp very seriously, and her goal was to win a gold medal.

After thinking hard for a long time, Shangguan Ying finally found a topic and asked, "Did Pei Shuoxun help you pack your suitcase?"

Shi Sui was stunned, not expecting her to mention Pei Shuoxun.

I immediately thought of the posts about Pei Ying's relationship at school; on the day it ended badly, the forum was filled with lamentations.

She knew that Pei Shuoxun didn't like Shangguan Ying, but she didn't know if Shangguan Ying liked him.

The air suddenly became quiet.

Did Shangguan Ying ever imagine that her one act of taking initiative would lead to a lifetime of social withdrawal?

—Well, she's always been introverted.

Shi Sui secretly observed Shangguan Ying's expression and noticed that the corners of her mouth seemed to be turned up by one pixel more than usual.

She answered cautiously, "Yes, he helped me tidy it up."

Each time a word appears, observe whether that pixel has disappeared.

Very well, after she finished speaking, Shangguan Ying's pixels didn't disappear, and Shi Sui guessed that she might not like Pei Shuoxun.

Shangguan Ying added, "Pei Shuoxun is a virtuous wife and loving mother."

Shi Sui: "?"

Isn't "virtuous wife and loving mother" a term used to describe women?

Seeing her confusion, Shangguan Ying also became puzzled: Isn't 'Pei Shuoxun' a good topic? Why is it so awkward?

Shi Sui was several beats slower: "He is a virtuous wife and loving mother."

She moved from the school to a community selected by the system. The property management and security were good, and it was close by, only two or three kilometers away from the school.

When I moved, the neighborhood felt somewhat familiar, until I ran into Pei Shuoxun at the elevator and realized that we were just upstairs and downstairs.

In the following days, Pei Shuoxun went to her house to do laundry, cook, clean, and tidy up...

The food is delicious, the house is spotless, and the clothes smell wonderful... If you had children, you'd probably be an excellent parent too?

Is this what a virtuous wife and loving mother is like?

Shangguan Ying was about to change the subject.

Shi Sui walked over and asked curiously, "Shangguan Ying, are you looking at a math competition book?"

A flicker of panic crossed Shangguan Ying's usually calm face. She quickly flipped through the pages, turning to a relatively clean one.

She remained calm: "It's a comic book."

Shi Sui was stunned: "?"

Shangguan Ying: "Do you want to read them? I can find you a few suitable ones."

Shi Sui wanted to be friends with her and have common topics, so she nodded without hesitation.

When it comes to comics, Shangguan Ying gets lively: "'Being Stopped by Two Brothers After School,' 'A Stable Triangle Relationship of Love and Hate in Wushan,' 'Unable to Escape Becoming the Filler in a Cookie'..."

She took a comic book from the bookshelf and handed it to Shi Sui.

Shi Sui accepted the comic book, her eyes crinkling into a smile: "Thank you."

Although the title of this comic book sounded a bit strange, I flipped through it and found that the art style inside was exquisite.

Shi Sui discovered that Shangguan Ying was not as aloof as she appeared on the surface; she was actually very warm.

Shangguan Ying: "When I'm tired of studying, I can relax by reading comics."

"Yes, I'll definitely watch it when I have time."

Shi Sui put the comic book and the competition book together.

Then I thought about it and realized I should give her something too.

So she rummaged through the bookshelf and took out: "Shangguan Ying, these are the exam papers from previous winter camps. Do you need them?"

Shangguan Ying dislikes exams and wants to refuse.

But when you meet the girl's bright, sparkling eyes, the image of her heartbroken after being rejected immediately comes to mind.

She lowered her eyes and accepted the exam paper: "I need it."

*

After checking in on the first day, we had free time. After settling in, it was almost 6 p.m., which was dinner time.

Shi Sui remembered that Jiang Ming was going to treat them to dinner, so she went to find Xu Chaomu.

"He had something to do at school and has already left." Xu Chaomu said without changing his expression, refusing to admit that he was the one who told Jiang Ming to leave.

He hated anything that shone, except for Shi Sui.

Shi Sui gave a soft "oh," sounding somewhat disappointed.

Xu Chaomu: "What's wrong?"

"It's nothing." Shi Sui shook her head.

She had originally wanted to learn more about Xu Chaomu through Jiang Ming, but now he's not here, and she didn't even have time to add him on WeChat.

Xu Chaomu noticed that she had been acting strangely ever since she reported for duty. She would stare at him blankly, her eyes revealing a sadness she had never shown before. She shook her head and said, "It's nothing."

"Let's go get dinner!" Shi Sui's disappointment lasted only a second before she perked up immediately. "I heard there's a really good Korean restaurant in the university town, let's go there—"

She suddenly stopped speaking before she could finish.

Shi Sui noticed that every time she went out to eat with Xu Chaomu, it was always her who wanted to eat, not Xu Chaomu's.

She had never considered Xu Chaomu's preferences, nor did she know what his favorite food was.

"What's wrong?" Xu Chaomu asked.

"Oh." Shi Sui snapped out of her reverie and asked, "Xu Chaomu, do you want to eat Korean food?"

"all right."

Shi Sui felt even more upset because she had already guessed his answer when she asked the question.

It's like I'm accommodating her preferences, afraid to express my true feelings.

This makes her seem like a bully.

However, on their first meeting, she was a bully who forced him to treat her to a meal.

Ah, could it be that the first impression she made on him made him afraid of her?

Shi Sui opened the review app, scrolled to the food rankings, and said in a soft voice, "These are all must-try restaurants, Xu Chaomu, which one do you want to eat at?"

Upon hearing the sound, Xu Chaomu chuckled softly.

She's a little dramatic, but she's so cute.

Shi Sui looked up at him, and a faint smile appeared in the boy's eyes, which were as cold as distant mountains.

She felt like vomiting from squeezing so hard, but she gritted her teeth and kept squeezing Ziyin because she wanted to salvage her image as a bully.

The internet wasn't lying; it said most guys are susceptible to the "double-voice" effect, and sure enough, Xu Chaomu laughed.

"Let's eat at this Korean restaurant," Xu Chaomu said, pointing to the screen.

Shi Sui's high spirits immediately plummeted.

He did indeed give in to her.

……

On the other side, Shangguan Ying was enjoying her dinner, delivered from home, while reading comics.

Shi Sui had invited her to dinner, and she really wanted to have dinner with Shi Sui, but she wasn't familiar with Xu Chaomu, so she had to decline.

Shangguan Ying's phone vibrated, and she glanced at it briefly. It was a message from Chi Yan.

Chi Yan: [Xu Chaomu didn't get close to Shi Sui, did he?]

Shangguan Ying rolled her eyes: Why are you checking up on me instead of your wife? No wonder you can't get a wife.

She replied decisively: [Of course, Shi Sui is having dinner with me.]