One More Sleep: "Wow, you really don't want to leave me a single cent. Even capitalists would cry reading your message. {Sweat}"
"Isn't it normal for a boyfriend to spend money on his girlfriend?"
Sweeter Than My Brother: "Some of my friends' boyfriends spend hundreds of thousands every month. {Confused}"
"Damn, are you hallucinating from saving too much? I wouldn't even burn that much paper at a grave."
Shen Lang was laughing at how bold this person was asking for money. Did Liang Jingru give them that kind of courage?
Considering this person's mom had some connections with his own, and they might meet again in the future, Shen Lang just replied with a smile.
One More Sleep: "Heh, why don't you find someone to spend money on you? Maybe we're not a good match. Maybe we'll meet again someday. {Bye}"
Sweeter Than My Brother: "Hmm? You're really not going to think about it?"
One More Sleep: "Nope, thanks. {Bye}"
After sending an emoji, Shen Lang's phone blew up with rapid responses from the other side.
Sweeter Than My Brother: "Fine, I didn't really want to date a gloomy guy like you anyway, and I already have a boyfriend. {Sneaky}"
One More Sleep: "So, what does that have to do with me?"
Sweeter Than My Brother: "Haha, has anyone ever told you that you come off as pretentious? Do you think replying like that makes you seem aloof? Just because you have a little money doesn't make you impressive, you know? Typical average guy, so disappointing! {Sneaky}"
[1: Where did this idiot come from? Is your brain just as full of crap as your intestines? Quit having a meltdown here!]
[2: What's with the attitude? Your X and mouth are as long as your ID is wrong, did I ask for trouble?]
[3: Where did this fool come from? I can't be bothered to argue with you. Get lost!]
Shen Lang was about to respond with some harsh words himself, but the system beat him to it.
The scathing responses from the system gave Shen Lang's vocabulary a boost.
With the system's help, Shen Lang typed up responses quickly and sent out all three options in just a few seconds.
The other side was typing for a while, probably stunned by how brutally Shen Lang responded, hitting all the right spots, making them totally dumbfounded. After a while, they finally replied.
Sweeter Than My Brother: "You're a grown man, and you're insulting a girl? Aren't you supposed to be a man?"
[Ding! Chen Lili's anger towards the host has increased by 20 points. Current: 20 points. Keep it up!]
"Wow, it's already 20 points? How mad is this person?"
Shen Lang was surprised; he didn't expect to rack up so much anger so quickly.
"Looks like it's time to really go after this."
Shen Lang stretched and, under the system's guidance, launched a fierce counterattack.
[Ding! Chen Lili's anger towards the host has increased by 20 points. Current: 40 points. Keep it up!]
When Chen Lili's anger hit 40 points, she angrily replied with: [Pathetic guy, I'll tell my mom about this] and then blocked Shen Lang on WeChat.
"Seriously? Can't argue, so going to tell mommy?"
Shen Lang smirked. As long as he explained himself, he was confident his mom wouldn't side with an outsider.
Soon after, Shen Lang's mom, Cheng Lijuan, called: "What's going on? Aunt Wang just called me saying you made her daughter cry?"
"Mom, she started it by insulting me."
Shen Lang sent Cheng Lijuan the chat history where Chen Lili had insulted him: "She insulted me like this. Do you want me to stay silent?"
"Wow, didn't know Old Wang's daughter was like this. Good thing you didn't choose her."
Cheng Lijuan realized: "Well, no big deal. I'll just lose a card-playing buddy. Don't bother her anymore. By the way, how's that girl you're seeing?"
"Pretty good."
"That's great. The New Year's coming up. Ask her if she wants to come home with us."
"Ah, it's too soon. We've only just started seeing each other."
"Well, do what you think is best. Just so you know, I really like this girl, so make sure you don't mess things up."
"Alright, Mom, I've got stuff to do. I'll talk to you later."
Shen Lang hung up feeling annoyed and muttered to himself about how conversations with his parents always ended with relationship topics.
Previously, Shen Lang would have eagerly told Su Lexuan about this, and after getting her approval, brought her home to visit relatives and friends.
But now, with a silly girl added into the mix, he felt he needed to keep things balanced.
Either both of them would go home, or neither.
While lost in thought, Li Liusi sent a WeChat message.
Yusheng Ping'an: "I'm back from school and in the neighborhood. I see you're not home. Are you coming back for dinner? I can cook now."
One More Sleep: "Yeah, I'm coming back."
Yusheng Ping'an: "Okay."
Li Liusi then sent two cartoon images.
One image was of a cat-eared girl with open arms, as if asking for a hug. The other was of a sunny boy also with open arms, for a hug.
Clearly, these were couple profile pictures, and Li Liusi's intention was obvious.
She was too shy to directly ask Shen Lang if he wanted to change to a couple profile picture.
After sending the images, Li Liusi was silent for a long time, finally mustering the courage to send a message, hinting at Shen Lang's willingness.
Yusheng Ping'an: "Do you like this picture? How about we use it as our profile picture?"
One More Sleep: "Is this a couple's profile picture?"
Yusheng Ping'an: "Yeah, if you don't like it, we don't have to."
Shen Lang could almost picture Li Liusi, nervously holding her phone, waiting anxiously for his reply.
He didn't want to let down this innocent girl's feelings, so he agreed readily: "Sure, let's change it. It's way better than your sunflower profile picture."
Yusheng Ping'an: "Thank you."
One More Sleep: "Huh? What did I just say?"
WeChat Assistant: The other party has withdrawn a message.
As soon as Shen Lang sent his message, Li Liusi quickly retracted hers, being adorably cautious.
One More Sleep: "Okay, I'll be home in half an hour. Don't cook. I'll take you out to eat."
After sending the message, Shen Lang seamlessly forwarded the cat-eared girl asking for a hug profile picture to Su Lexuan.
One More Sleep: "Sweetie, I just found a cute couple profile picture. Change it, okay? {Cute}"