243: Chapter 243 Sun Yingxue, the Harem Coordinator

In the afternoon, the things Zou Luyao had ordered started arriving one after another. She happily unpacked them, taking out items one by one to decorate her small room.

"Put this stand here, that fabric can be used in a moment, and this..."

However, after she had been busy for a while, she realized that Zhao Xiaoshuai and Sun Yingxue hadn't returned, and she couldn't help but feel a bit puzzled.

"Haven't Sun Yingxue and the others finished their walk yet? I'll go down and take a look in a bit to see what they're playing."

The basement of the mansion.

In relationships between the sexes, no one can force themselves to fall in love with another person immediately.

But it is undeniable that subjective willingness can be a great help.

When Sun Yingxue really started trying to "fall in love" with Zhao Xiaoshuai, the increase in her favorability rating accelerated, quickly climbing to 299 before temporarily stopping.

"Do you know some kind of magic? Can you see into my heart?"

"Do you believe such magic exists in the world?"

"I don't believe it. Although through careful observation and skillful probing, one can largely ascertain a person's general thoughts, these techniques are, in any case, just speculation. No one can completely see through another person's heart."

Sun Yingxue was a master of this craft herself, but the more she was, the more incredulous she felt. Because she believed she had absolutely not revealed any useful information to the other party, yet he was able to accurately judge the changes in her inner thoughts.

This had already exceeded the scope of her understanding and could only be attributed to "magic."

"Let's not talk about that boring topic. Are you willing to become one of my girlfriends now? If you are, come sit back on my lap."

This time, Sun Yingxue didn't hesitate much. She stood up and sat back in the same position, affectionately wrapping her arms around his neck.

Whether rationally or emotionally, she had no reason to refuse Zhao Xiaoshuai. Previously, she had only feigned indifference as a small revenge for him forcefully ripping off her mask.

It was also a way to test this man's taste. Was her previous "naive flower" persona unappealing, or did this man actually prefer the cold and aloof style?

But the result of the test was that this man seemed to like anyone, as long as they were beautiful.

"Then you have officially become my girlfriend number five. First, the first thing I want your help with concerns Zou Luyao."

"What, you want me to help you pursue her? Even if I am a girlfriend number five who is broad-minded enough to allow you to have multiple partners, isn't it going too far to ask me to help you pursue other girls?"

"How could that be? I just hope you can be her friend. She is naive about the ways of the world and really needs a friend like you to look after her."

"Huh? Are you sure? That Zou Luyao needs me to look after her?"

"I don't know what misunderstandings you have about her, but she really is just a very simple girl who hasn't had many friends growing up. As for the specifics, listen to her talk about them yourself after you become friends."

Although she didn't believe that the imaginary arch-rival who had made her fall behind repeatedly could be the very simple girl Zhao Xiaoshuai described, he had just demonstrated his ability to pry into people's hearts. She had no choice but to choose to believe him for now and would confirm it herself after interacting with her.

"Just simply being her friend?"

"What else? You probably don't have many friends either, right? I mean the kind you can completely trust or even rely on. Trust me, Zou Luyao would be a very suitable candidate."

"I'll take your word for it for now. I can try with Zou Luyao, but if it doesn't work out, I won't force it."

"That goes without saying. You are free now. However, she doesn't seem to be able to accept my other women yet, so be careful not to expose that fact for now."

"Since you want me to help you maintain harmony in your harem, you have to tell me what kind of people your other girlfriends are."

When talking about his other girlfriends, Zhao Xiaoshuai couldn't help but show a proud and doting expression. "They, actually, are all very simple people."

Subsequently, Sun Yingxue learned about the colorful stories of the other four girls. There wasn't much drama, only simple and plain sweetness.

What made her slightly satisfied was that, as expected, Zou Luyao was not among them yet. So, in this competition, she had finally achieved victory.

Even though this was all a competition she had unilaterally imagined.

However, based on the information about the four girls, it confirmed her initial judgment: each of this man's women had a different personality, and he had no tendency to collect multiple women of the same type.

It's just that this information is meaningless now; after all, she and Zou Luyao are no longer on the same track.

"They sound like very simple girls, but they actually tacitly agreed to your request to have a harem. This is simply inconceivable. I thought someone like me who doesn't care was the minority."

"Couldn't it be that I'm too outstanding and they can't bear to leave me?"

"Hmph, no matter how outstanding you are, you are only one person. Can you physically handle so many women? Won't you end up neglecting some, and surely there will be people who feel left out?"

"Do you want to try? In fact, these are just the official girlfriends I acknowledge. Besides, I have four other women with whom I have a close relationship. Not only can I satisfy them all, but I even feel it's not enough."

After all, as the girlfriends became pregnant one by one, the number of people he could "flip the token" for every day was actually decreasing.

Sun Yingxue naturally didn't believe it; every man inevitably tries to act tough in this regard. "Didn't you want my heart? Then wait until I truly fall in love with you before talking about it."

"Then there's no problem with another kiss, right?"

"No kissing, I'm not in the mood right now."

Since this man said he would give her true freedom, she might as well test it now.

If I refuse you so willfully, will you be unhappy? Will you force me?

But Zhao Xiaoshuai didn't show much reaction, just sighed with a regretful look on his face. "Alright, alright, then let's go up and find Zou Luyao. We'll watch a movie together in the home theater this afternoon."

Sun Yingxue was very satisfied.

Not having to prioritize the other person's feelings when speaking, but instead expressing her own thoughts to her heart's content—is this what the feeling of being free is like?

It doesn't seem bad.

Sun Yingxue chuckled and followed Zhao Xiaoshuai's footsteps as they headed upstairs.

"Hey, I was just about to look for you two." Zou Luyao had just prepared to go downstairs when she ran into the two coming up.

"You came just in time. There's a newly released movie. I bought the source, let's watch it together at home."

"Zou Luyao, there are so many fun things down here. Let's have a good time after we finish the movie."

Sun Yingxue became that "usual" self again, only this time, she didn't feel quite as tired.

"Okay, Sun Yingxue, and I have so many things I want to ask you about. Can you stay here tonight?"

"That depends on whether this 'head of the household' agrees."

Both girls looked at Zhao Xiaoshuai, who was leading the way in front, but Zhao Xiaoshuai just waved his hand casually: "The house is yours, you decide for yourselves."

Zou Luyao only thought Zhao Xiaoshuai was keeping his promise, acknowledging her temporary ownership of that room. Sun Yingxue's lips curled up slightly, but she tacitly said nothing more.