Alright, Lin Xue’er was already handled, so next up was the second target—Li Siqi!
But… how should she make a move on Li Siqi?
Staring out the window, Xia Mengxi suddenly felt a bit melancholy.
Earlier, in order to pave the way with Lin Xue’er, she had chosen many actions that might push the other person away. Fortunately, Li Siqi’s personality was rather lively, so as long as she encountered the right moment, maybe she could seize the chance to open the path for this new Choice Task.
So, was there a good opportunity? As it turned out, there really was!
Xia Mengxi recalled her actual first meeting with Li Siqi. At that time, she had planned to rest on the School Rooftop, but since the door was locked, she turned back and happened to run into Li Siqi.
Was Li Siqi there on a whim to see the rooftop, or did she naturally like to spend time in quiet places?
This was something Xia Mengxi could easily find out by going to check around noon.
But before that… what about Lin Xue’er beside her?
Xia Mengxi furrowed her brows, suddenly realizing a serious problem. Every time she successfully completed a Choice Task, she had to bring another person along to tackle the next one. Could they really agree to her being so fickle?
Obviously, that was absolutely impossible!
She knew very well that she didn’t possess that mysterious Aura of the Protagonist that made the girls she romanced become fools or hopeless romantics. So, was she supposed to hide the fact that she had already succeeded with one target and then move on to another? Good grief…!
“Xue’er… can I ask you something?”
“What is it, Xiao Xi? Go ahead.”
Xia Mengxi looked at her deskmate Lin Xue’er and cautiously tried to bring up the subject.
“Yesterday, I read a manga on my Mobile Phone where the protagonist, after confirming their relationship with the girl they liked, fell in love with another girl. The protagonist didn’t want to give up either, so in the end, the three of them were together. Xue’er, what do you think of that story?”
“It’s not good.”
Lin Xue’er answered decisively and quickly, as if she didn’t even need to think.
“Wh-why?”
“Xiao Xi, you just said it yourself—the protagonist confirmed the relationship with the girl they liked, and then liked someone else. To me, that’s betrayal.”
“What if…”
Before Xia Mengxi could finish, Lin Xue’er raised a finger to press against her lips.
“Xiao Xi, don’t joke like that. I’ll… get angry.”
Seeing Lin Xue’er’s scowl, Xia Mengxi nervously nodded.
All this time, she had been so focused on romancing Lin Xue’er that she neglected a very important question: after successfully completing a Choice Task, would the target accept her being ‘fickle’? Lin Xue’er’s reaction was the answer—it was a no.
Damn… what was she supposed to do?
Or maybe…
Just as Xia Mengxi’s thoughts drifted into dangerous territory, Time Stop arrived.
【Young lady, that idea is very dangerous! I, the God, will not allow you to think that way.】
When the God appeared, Xia Mengxi was momentarily stunned but quickly came to her senses. She thought for a moment and decided to take this chance to discuss with the God.
“Honorable God, I don’t want this either, but…”
【There’s no “but” or “can’t” here, young lady. If there’s a problem, you have to solve it yourself. I won’t help you in the slightest.】
Damn, this God…
【Are you angry, young lady? But getting angry won’t do you any good. You know very well that I, the God, am all-powerful. So even though you’ve been dissatisfied with me, you still obediently do your tasks because you’re afraid of my punishment.】
The God’s words cut straight to the heart. If she had nothing before, she would have given up long ago. But she had a good life before transmigrating, and that became her chain. So she could only bow her head to the God and obediently complete the tasks.
【So, no more dangerous thoughts like just now, understand? Otherwise, I, the God, hmm hmm.】
Hmph… humph your sister’s humph!
As time resumed, Xia Mengxi could only silently rage in her heart.
Still, her emotional self-regulation was strong. After venting at the God enough, she refocused on the problem at hand.
Finding the problem meant she could naturally find the solution. So, what was the problem?
She was worried about Lin Xue’er’s feelings, so she hesitated to approach the second target.
Would she be willing to defy the God for Lin Xue’er? No, she wasn’t. Her feelings for Lin Xue’er hadn’t reached that point yet.
Wasn’t the answer to the problem obvious?
After some thought, although Xia Mengxi found the answer, her heart remained tangled.
It wasn’t about being sentimental or not, but ever since she learned about Lin Xue’er, she cared about her feelings. Her conscience wouldn’t allow her to act irresponsibly.
Sigh… so troublesome! If only she were truly carefree, or if she hadn’t delved into Lin Xue’er’s story and hadn’t made any promises to her, she would at most hesitate for a while and then follow her heart.
Damn it! What… what was she supposed to do?!
Xia Mengxi gazed out the window again, feeling more melancholy. Unexpectedly, before she could decide, Li Siqi came looking for her during lunch break, just as Lin Xue’er left the Classroom to get food at the Cafeteria!
“Hello, Mengxi, I came looking for you.”
Seeing Li Siqi not only show up in her Classroom but also skillfully pull out the chair where Lin Xue’er sat and plop down, Xia Mengxi was genuinely shocked.
“Y-you… what do you want from me?”
“Hm? I’m here to build some feelings with you. Didn’t you say last Friday night that happiness needs to be fought for, not prayed for? So I’m interested, and I came to find you.”
Damn! Li Siqi’s understanding ability was incredible!
When she said that ambiguous line before, it was meant to leave herself some room to maneuver during the Choice Task, but there was a previous line too! It implied Li Siqi should look for someone else! How did Li Siqi take it as a hint for herself?!
“Ahem… well, Li, can’t you see the relationship between me and the person who usually sits here?”
“Hm? What relationship? Wait, don’t tell me you mean a couple?”
Li Siqi burst out laughing.
“Pfft, Mengxi, are you trying to kill me with laughter so I can inherit my family fortune? Just because you kissed once and say you’re a couple? Then I’ll kiss you too, and you’re my girlfriend, got it?”
After saying this, Li Siqi moved a little closer to Xia Mengxi, scaring her into sitting up straight.
But Li Siqi didn’t actually try to kiss her, instead, she stared at her with a knowing look, as if she saw through everything.
“Mengxi, you can’t just use excuses like that to brush me off. I definitely don’t see any love in the way you two look at each other, so you say you’re a couple, do you think I’d believe that?”