Compared to the intimidating Zhou Ye of half an hour ago, the current Zhou Ye was simply adorable.
Yu Wenliang really wanted to caress her face, rub her head vigorously, and tell her, "You can do it."
He had thought Zhou Ye was the type of cold and arrogant campus beauty.
But it turned out...
She was just a little pitiful girl who wanted to be recognized by others...
It was because she had been living with the inferiority and internal struggle of poor grades for so long.
That she grew the thorns of coldness and indifference to disguise herself.
And hid her true self, right?
"Little Hedgehog Zhou Ye."
"Of course!"
Yu Wenliang admitted, "You know, I never lie."
He told Zhou Ye the whole story.
Just a few simple sentences melted her icy face.
Upon hearing Yu Wenliang acknowledge her talent and encourage her to participate in the Art Examination, Zhou Ye was so excited that her ears turned red.
"C-can I really do it?!"
"That's why I said, don't overthink things at such a young age; everyone has something they're good at..."
Yu Wenliang's encouraging words.
However, in the ears of the sensitive and insecure Zhou Ye, they were misinterpreted.
Her brilliant smile gradually faded, her eyes welled up with a hint of loss, and she said dejectedly, "You're just making this up to cheer me up, to trick me. In reality, you don't really think that, do you?"
Yu Wenliang shook his head and said solemnly,
"I'll tell you a secret."
"Actually, I can foresee the future."
"I saw the future you, starring in blockbuster movies with over a hundred million in box office, becoming the female lead in countless TV dramas, winning numerous awards at red carpet galas, becoming the most dazzling new entertainment star, and being crowned by the media and netizens as the most beautiful post-95 flower..."
Yu Wenliang kept bluffing, leaving Zhou Ye stunned and wide-eyed, her deer-like eyes sparkling.
Zhou Ye completely bought into it; wasn't the future he described exactly her dream?
Her eyes lit up, and she clenched her small fists, eager to rush off and sign up for the Art Examination right away!
"You..."
As Yu Wenliang spoke, he took a deep breath and paused, "You didn't actually believe that, did you?"
The smile on Zhou Ye's small face abruptly stopped, and she pouted in anger, raising her fist as if to hit him.
Yu Wenliang dodged with a smile, and in their playful chase, Zhou Ye cast her worries aside.
"You stop..."
Soon, Zhou Ye couldn't run anymore. She leaned on her knees, gasping for breath, and looked up at Yu Wenliang.
"Don't chase. Your... is exposed."
Yu Wenliang maintained his distance from Zhou Ye. He pointed to his own chest and said politely.
Zhou Ye's gaze shifted downwards, and she saw two unbuttoned collar buttons, pink, and a shallow cleavage...
"Ah!"
Zhou Ye quickly covered her chest, got up awkwardly, and turned her back to button up her shirt.
When she turned back, her face flushed.
Yu Wenliang raised his hands in surrender:
"I didn't see anything."
You have nothing.
Why would I look?
Yu Wenliang chuckled and explained, "I was just joking with you, but I really think you look pretty good, on par with my looks."
Zhou Ye rolled her eyes and retorted, "Why don't you tell me something I don't already know?"
"What you don't know is how happy you were when you heard those words."
"..."
Zhou Ye stood frozen, her heart in turmoil.
Yu Wenliang continued, "If I told you that your future would be like that, your eyes would light up. This shows that you truly like and aspire to that industry. Why not be bold and give it a try?"
"Anyway, I will definitely do what I like, and I will definitely pursue the person I like."
"The reason I'm telling you all this is also because I like this industry, and I'm going to take the Art Examination!"
Zhou Ye's eyes widened, she swallowed, and subconsciously clenched her fists.
She wanted to say something.
But the words wouldn't come out.
There was only one feeling: a crucial door of choice in her life, and finally, someone was there to accompany her through it.
【Mission complete!】
The system's voice echoed in Yu Wenliang's mind. He couldn't wait to claim his reward and left directly.
"Hey..."
Zhou Ye, who usually didn't want to say an extra word to anyone, watched Yu Wenliang's retreating figure. For the first time, she felt a sense of reluctance towards someone of the opposite sex. She felt like she still wanted to talk to this boy, but she didn't know what to talk about, or even how to initiate a conversation.
"What's wrong?" Yu Wenliang turned back.
"Is there anything else... you want to tell me?" Zhou Ye's fingers were twirling.
"Huh?" Yu Wenliang was puzzled.
The mission's completed, what else do you want me to say???
Zhou Ye wouldn't think I said all this because I like her, would she?
"Oh, well, pink really suits you..."
"Huh?"
Zhou Ye was initially confused, then she saw Yu Wenliang running downstairs with a mischievous smile, and she suddenly realized...
Zhou Ye covered her graceful chest, stomped her foot fiercely, and pouted playfully:
"Hey! Yu Wenliang! You're dead tomorrow!!!"
......
Yu Wenliang walked home from school, thinking about Zhou Ye's flushed face, smiling like a child.
【You have completed the mission: saved Zhou Ye, who had suicidal thoughts, and guided her onto the Art Examination path.】
【Reward obtained: Simulation Point +1】
【Basic Points +10】
【Skill Points +1】
【Host: Yu Wenliang】
【Basic Attributes】
【Appearance: 6/10 (Lv.1 Ordinary Teenager)】
【Physical Fitness: 5/10 (Lv.1 Qualified in Physical Training)】
【EQ: 3/10 (Lv.1 Needs Improvement)】 ......
【Skills】
【Oratory: 5/10 (Lv.1 Slight Improvement)】
【Basketball...】
【Calligraphy...】
"The rewards from failed simulations are generally mediocre, but the key lies in the information and triggering missions."
"The rewards obtained after completing missions are more generous, and I can also allocate points freely."
"Wait, why is my Appearance only Lv1? System, you must have made a mistake???"
Yu Wenliang felt like hitting someone. While refusing to admit he looked ordinary, he put all his points into Appearance.
【Appearance: 16/50 (Lv2. Minor Handsome Class Heartthrob)】
Garbage system.
I'm already the class heartthrob.
Do I need you to add points to upgrade?
Though he said that, Yu Wenliang still secretly opened his phone's camera for a selfie, awkwardly observing the changes on his face.
"The pimples are gone."
"The acne scars are gone too."
"My pores have also shrunk a lot, and my facial features seem to have changed, but it's not noticeable unless you look closely."
Yu Wenliang put away his phone and walked down the street, his chest puffed out a bit more.
He felt like passing beauties would come over to strike up a conversation.
In reality, it was not so.
No one cared...
Giving him two glances was already being polite.
"Although the system can't directly give me gold."
"But it can improve me by showering me with rewards."
"To frequently trigger the system, I need to interact more with female celebrities, especially to milk Zhou Ye!"
Yu Wenliang felt that participating in the Art Examination to become a celebrity was the best choice, and he also wanted to take the Art Examination with Zhou Ye.
One reason was that more interaction with Zhou Ye would lead to more rewards, and he could also put her, who was destined to become famous, in his debt.
Another reason was that this industry makes money fast and has high exposure, allowing him to achieve his dream of becoming famous at a young age.
If the system is powerful in the future and can simulate some key information, he could even start other businesses!
Along the way, Yu Wenliang had already made his plans, just waiting to go home and tell his parents:
"I, want, to, take, the, Art, Examination!!!"
However.
Yu Wenliang stood at the door, listening to the fierce quarrel between his parents behind the anti-theft door.
"How am I supposed to say this?"
"Old man?"
"I want to take the Art Examination! You won't let me? Then I'll just restart?"
Yu Wenliang was numb. He touched his recently healed butt, feeling a huge headache.
Or...
Should I ask the Simulator Ancestor???