Chapter 25: Adjusting the Status, Preparing to Freeze Hands!
Ah, true courage!
That’s the deep, dark secret swirling in the minds of all the bystanders munching on their metaphorical popcorn right now.
Why has the gossip about Lin Tian been floating around for so long without confirmation?
Because no one bothered to ask!
In high school, gossip spreads faster than a rumor that your crush likes you back.
Lin Tian’s video went viral last night, and in just one day, it’s been shared all over the girls’ circles in the entire grade!
Now that someone finally popped the question, everyone is buzzing with excitement.
However, Lin Tian, upon hearing this, simply cracked a smile:
“Who cares about that kind of relationship?”
With that, he strutted away like a boss, not looking back.
He kept walking for several dozen meters after exiting the school gates.
Finally, he found a wall to lean against and let out a heavy sigh.
So scary!
Who would have thought he’d be caught up in such a cliché high school drama?
That question was clearly a d*ath sentence.
Denying having a girlfriend meant school would never be peaceful again.
But if he admitted it…
Cue the classic light novel scene where you have to find a girl to pretend to be your girlfriend to fix everything.
People would probably misread his answer and make it even more outrageous.
No matter how he responded, it would lead to a bigger mess.
So when asked about a girlfriend, he’d just say, “That’s not important.”
After all, guess for yourselves whether I have one or not!
And if push comes to shove, he could always use the excuse that while he doesn’t have a girlfriend, he has a female “partner” to dodge the question.
Little did Lin Tian know, letting teenage high school girls speculate about a handsome guy’s romantic life would only lead to more wild theories.
…
The confused girls stood there, dazed.
“Not caring about having a girlfriend?”
“Does that mean he has a girlfriend but thinks she’s beneath him?”
“He might be flirting with multiple girls at the same time but hasn’t made it official with any of them!”
“…”
With their gossip powers activated, the chatter escalated.
The girl who asked the question earlier suddenly chimed in fiercely:
“Lin Tian doesn’t seem like the kind of guy who’d toy with girls’ feelings!”
“Did you see that dismissive smirk he just had? I think what he meant is that his relationship with his partner goes beyond just being ‘girlfriend’!”
“It’s the real deal, like, how do I say this… right! A soulmate! Maybe because he has that girl, he delivered that amazing performance last night!”
At this revelation, many girls quickly nodded in agreement.
“That makes sense! There’s no way Lin Tian doesn’t have a partner!”
“I was shallow! A guy like him must be different from the average Joe!”
“I just wanna know what kind of girl gets to be by his side!”
Lin Tian pushed the door open and stepped back into his home.
He expertly tossed his keys onto the shoe rack, changed into his slippers, and wandered into the living room.
Suddenly, something felt off.
He glanced around in confusion.
In this house he’d lived in for three years, it felt oddly familiar yet strange.
Wait a minute,
Why is it so clean?
Lin Tian finally pieced it together.
His home looked like it had been renovated—floors spotless, every surface gleaming, as if it had just been remodeled.
The nooks and crannies he never cleaned were shockingly pristine.
What in the world…?
Then Lin Tian noticed a note on the dining table.
He opened it, revealing a message:
“Ding! Mr. Lin Tian~ please sign for your new home! (ˊωˋ)”
So cute.
But wait, is this the usual vibe from Gan Yan Yu?
Lin Tian connected the dots.
This had to be from Gan Yan Yu, who cleaned up before leaving last night.
At that moment, she had taken all his belongings, leaving with the mentality of saying goodbye forever.
He could almost picture it.
The girl spent the entire afternoon cleaning the place, standing in the living room with her hands on her hips, filled with a triumphant sense of achievement, and leaving him that note.
Lin Tian couldn’t help but chuckle.
What a foolish thing.
It’s hard to imagine how he would have felt if he returned home and saw that note after she had actually left for good.
That idiot.
Does she really not fear he’d lose sleep for three days after reading that note?
Even Miyagune Kaori knew not to unduly burden Arima Kousei, approaching him as “Friend A,” hoping he wouldn’t think of her after she was gone.
But Gan Yan Yu? She went straight for Arima Kousei’s collar, pouring her heart out, and after they got together, she was all set for a 24/7 dream date followed by a classic line about wanting to have babies with him and marriage plans in Maldives—what a top-tier flag!
As if she wanted to ensure Kousei could live on after her!
Lin Tian flopped onto the sofa, pulling up his system interface.
Earlier that morning, the system had already notified him about a reward waiting, but he kept putting it off.
[Name: Gan Yan Yu]
[Occupation: Cellist]
[Current Stress Tolerance: C↑]
[SAN Value: 86↑]
[Health Status: Poor]
[All metrics have met the standard, bonus supplies ready to claim!]
Lin Tian clicked [Open Supplies].
[Rewards: Massage Skill (Master Level)
Passive Skill: Copyright Registration (All works by the producer and partner will be automatically registered for copyright, including previously released works.)]
Wait, there’s a massage skill?
Is it really suggesting he should give foot massages?
Lin Tian rubbed his chin and shifted his gaze back to Gan Yan Yu’s status bar.
Last night’s effort really bore fruit.
Her rationality had nearly returned to normal, and her stress tolerance had significantly improved.
But her health status was still a concern.
Mentally healthy? Check. But physically? That’s another story.
At 166 cm tall and weighing barely over 80 pounds, it’s a tad extreme.
Especially in a tank top, her collarbones and joints were super pronounced.
While many girls might love that slender frame, for Gan Yan Yu, getting healthy would certainly make her look even better.
Chasing dreams, she can’t be in this state!
Tomorrow’s rehab program for her needs to be well-planned.
The next day was Saturday.
“Ding-dong!”
“Ding-dong-ding-dong-ding-dong!”
In the morning, Lin Tian’s doorbell rang repeatedly.
Awoken from his dreams, Lin Tian sat up, rubbing his sleepy eyes, and glanced at his phone displaying “7:34,” silently cursing under his breath.
On a weekend, who gets up this early?
Yawning, he ambled to the door.
But all remnants of sleep evaporated the moment he opened it.
Standing there in a graceful green gown with a side ponytail, was Gan Yan Yu, carrying her cello.
She appeared vibrant and full of energy.
“Lin Tian, for today’s practice, please take good care of me!”
(End of Chapter)
