Chapter 406

"Okay, then let's promise each other that we won't force ourselves - although for a lazy person like me, the kind of thing you think won't happen."

"When you said you wanted to work part-time, I already felt that you were forcing yourself... Objectively speaking, your social skills are not that good."

"That's true, but what you said was a bit rude."

This was indeed true, but being pointed out to him in person made Zhuo unsure of how to react for a moment. Moreover, the fact that it was Ling who pointed this out made Zhuo even more at a loss.

"It's really hurtful to be accused of my poor social skills by you." After being pointed out by Ling, who never communicated with others, that he had poor social skills, Zhuo was filled with emotion. At the same time, he also made a complaint that could not be considered a rebuttal, and then Ling sighed quietly.

"I really have no right to say that about you... Unlike me, you just don't pursue socializing beyond necessity, but you can do it well if you really want to. Everyone who shows up is very close to you, right?"

"No, I just don't like it and I'm lazy. I find it troublesome and I feel more comfortable staying in my own little circle."

"...but everyone who is recognized by Zhuo is very close to you, as if you can switch states. Alas..."

"Why are you sighing again?"

"I wonder what I'd do if you became popular."

Hearing his girlfriend's expressionless yet adorable concern, Zhuo couldn't help but laugh. Hearing the laughter, Ling raised his head with a glare as sharp as a knife.

"Don't worry, I won't be welcome. I won't be welcome."

“You don’t understand how people around you see you.”

"Well, the izakaya I went to is called that, but it looks more like a teahouse or a cafe, and its target customers seem to be fashionable uncles and ladies. I won't be popular, and even if I am popular, it won't do anything."

Compared to this kind of quiet izakaya, young people prefer chain restaurants that are a bit noisy, but can eat and drink easily and more freely. In addition, Zhuo has seen the menu of the izakaya, and the prices on it are a bit expensive, which is not suitable for high school or college students to drink happily - oh, it seems that the law will not allow it.

Therefore, all the food there tastes very good, and the calm and quiet space is also favored by many elderly people for a long time.

What's more, the store manager is a beautiful young lady. Perhaps this is one of the reasons why uncles often visit here.

Judging from what he saw after school today, there didn't seem to be many young female customers coming, so Zero didn't have to worry at all.

So even if the thing that Ling said that Zhuo felt was completely impossible happened, even if he would be somewhat popular in the eyes of those close to him, and at work he would be working with someone who was a generation or two older than him, that might not be popularity, but more like the feeling of loving a son or grandson.

"So you can rest assured, and the store manager seems to be a very nice person."

"…Does Zhuo like someone based on appearance?"

"Huh? Uh, why do you ask that suddenly?"

"For example, Zhuo likes me because he likes my face?"

Even if Ling could ask such a question with a blank expression and a toneless voice, Zhuo couldn't give an immediate answer. While Zhuo stared blankly at Ling's delicate and expressionless face and thought about how to reply, Ling was also watching him quietly and waiting.

In the end, Zhuo smacked his lower lip and gave the answer that convinced himself.

"Yeah... but that's not all... I also like your figure and voice."

"...If that's the case, then fine."

Ling seemed to accept this statement for the time being and did not intend to pursue it further. Zhuo touched her head to comfort her.

Ling didn't look unhappy, or rather, he looked happier than usual. He quietly looked at the traffic in one direction, tacitly agreeing to his actions.

……"What are you doing?"

"It's about etiquette when communicating with people. I borrowed it from the library. It's better to read it before working."

If you learn it before you start working, you will be better prepared mentally - this is something Zhuo learned from his personal experience in his previous life.

Zhuo was sitting in the classroom, reading the content above, when Ren noticed and spoke to him.

"Have you realized your problem and are finally planning to turn over a new leaf?"

"Well, but before that, I plan to get rid of you first and put an end to my past lousy social circle."

"Ha. Ha. I was just kidding. It's for a job."

"Me too."

Even though he knew it was a joke, Ren cooperated and pretended to be scared, laughed dryly twice, and then retracted his previous words.

Zhuo turned his eyes away from Ren and returned to the words in his hand, memorizing them one by one in his mind (the great sage of...). Seeing this, Ren sighed helplessly.

"It's a blessing to see this day. Love is truly great~"

"What are you talking about again?"

After all, the reason was special, so Zhuo couldn't deny it. But when someone said that, he still felt a strong sense of shame and couldn't help but retort. However, the cold attitude didn't seem to have any effect on Ren. He just laughed and patted Zhuo's shoulder.

"Who would have thought that the arrogant and lonely Zhuo would change so much... Love is truly great. This shows that humanity can be saved."

"Why, are you giving up on your plan to destroy all of humanity?"

"Give up, give up, for the sake of your love..."

"Please go and die."

"Hahaha, I don't want to—"

Ren usually behaves straightforwardly and tolerantly, but for some reason, he rarely bothers Zhuo with his own affairs - perhaps because he knows that Zhuo is a very lazy person and there is no hope. Therefore, after seeing that Zhuo is actually working hard, he has so many thoughts.

"By the way, why does Zhuo like Yurina?"

Zhuo raised his head from the book and looked at him, but he only gave a vague response with a fake smile: "Ah - are you talking about me?"

Zhuo continued expressionlessly in response to his half-hearted performance.

"No, I'm talking about myself. The reason I like Yurina is because she has big breasts and a good figure, and her family is rich, enough for me to spend my whole life."

"Ahahaha, even if you think so in your heart, there's no need to say it out loud. If you say that, you'll be worried that your girlfriend will kill you~"

"No, I won't."

"I'm sorry that my breasts aren't big, and I don't have much money." (Ling, who was sitting at the desk on the left, lowered his head to write the homework that belonged to Zhuo, and said this without raising his head.)
Hearing this totally unexpected denial, Ren was dumbfounded.

Because of his trust, Zhuo guessed that this would be the result, but he didn't expect him to say this, so he couldn't help but make an embarrassed expression.

(End of this chapter)