Chapter 24: His Friend Request

Xu Sui’an planted another loud kiss on Shi Yubai’s cheek before quickly sitting upright and grabbing her phone.

“I’m sending Brother Nanzhou Mengmeng’s WeChat, QQ, and phone number—all in one go.”

After editing the message and pressing Send, she immediately switched over to the Three Roses group chat.

🌹 Three Roses 🌹

May Suisui Be Safe Forever:
A sticker of an adorable bubble bear dancing, followed by a string of fireworks.

Snowflakes Little by Little:
Suisui… did someone hack your account?

Girl Who Loves Dreaming:
Suisui, did you suddenly become rich?

May Suisui Be Safe Forever:
Hahaha! Both of you guessed wrong.

Breaking news!

Just now, Mengmeng—

Your dream guy, He Nanzhou, called me.

He asked for your contact information.

Surprised?

Shocked?

Snowflakes Little by Little:
Seriously?

This is way too unbelievable!

Girl Who Loves Dreaming:
Suisui…

Don’t joke about something like this.

I’ll actually believe you.

A string of crying emojis followed the message.

May Suisui Be Safe Forever:
Mengmeng, I swear it’s true.

If you don’t believe me, exit the chat and check your friend requests.

And don’t forget—

Tomorrow at the cafeteria, you’re treating Xiao Bai and me to the deluxe meal!

Snowflakes Little by Little:
AHHHHH!!!

There’s really a friend request from He Nanzhou!

This is incredible!

Suisui…

Mengmeng is so happy she’s bouncing all over the dorm like she just won five million yuan!

Hahaha!

She’s turned into one insanely excited little rabbit!

Attached was a short video.

Shen Meng, wearing pink rabbit pajamas, was hopping wildly around the dormitory.

Her long fluffy bunny ears bounced up and down with every jump.

Xu Sui’an smiled knowingly.

Without hesitation, she hit Save.

Dormitory 209 – Nanda Girls’ Residence

Shen Meng couldn’t stop jumping.

She bounced over to Leng Ningxue, grabbed her shoulders, and shook her excitedly.

“He added my WeChat!”

“He added my WeChat!”

“He really added my WeChat!”

Being shaken until she felt dizzy, Leng Ningxue rolled her eyes dramatically.

She had been about to remind Shen Meng that…

She hadn’t even accepted the friend request yet.

She could celebrate after tapping Accept.

But then…

As Shen Meng laughed, large tears rolled down her cheeks.

She was crying tears of joy.

Leng Ningxue sighed as she wiped away her tears.

He only added your WeChat.

And you’re already crying from happiness.

Maybe you should look in a mirror and see how silly you look right now.

“Mengmeng.”

“You can cry later.”

“You haven’t even accepted your dream guy’s friend request yet.”

Those words were devastatingly effective.

Shen Meng’s tears stopped instantly.

She hurriedly began spinning around the dorm room in a panic.

“Where’s my phone?”

“Where’s my phone?”

The more anxious she became…

The harder it was to find it.

Leng Ningxue sighed again.

Watching Shen Meng spin around in circles like a lost ant, she secretly saved the video and posted it to the Three Roses group.

“Mengmeng…”

“Could your expressive little eyes maybe look inside your pocket?”

Only then did Shen Meng remember.

Her phone was inside the pocket of her rabbit pajamas.

“Xue’er!”

“Thank you!”

“Tomorrow I’ll treat you to a deluxe meal too.”

“You’re even allowed to bring your family!”

“Now that’s more like it.”

Leng Ningxue smiled in satisfaction as she admired the lively discussion unfolding in the group chat.

Holding her phone tightly, Shen Meng took a deep breath.

She stared unblinkingly at the screen.

Carefully…

She tapped Accept.

South of Nanzhou:
Shen Meng.

I’m He Nanzhou.

Shen Meng:
Hello, Senior He.

As she typed, Shen Meng’s fingers trembled slightly.

She was both nervous and overjoyed.

South of Nanzhou:
The blue bunny charm from your bag was left in my car.

Let’s arrange a time.

I’ll return it to you.

Shen Meng immediately looked at her pink handbag.

Sure enough…

The little blue rabbit charm was gone.

She quickly replied.

Shen Meng:
I’ll be at the cafeteria tomorrow at noon.

Let me treat you to lunch as thanks for driving me back yesterday.

After pressing Send, she closed her eyes tightly.

He’ll agree.

He won’t agree.

He’ll agree…

He won’t agree…

She repeated it over and over inside her head.

Without her noticing, Leng Ningxue had already walked over.

Still muttering to herself, Shen Meng whispered,

“He’ll agree…”

“He won’t…”

Leng Ningxue quietly aimed her phone at Shen Meng.

She absolutely had to record this once-in-a-lifetime scene.

Her shoulders trembled as she desperately held back her laughter.

If she laughed now…

Shen Meng would definitely get mad.

After finally regaining her composure, she said,

“Um…”

“Mengmeng.”

“Your dream guy replied.”

The moment she finished speaking…

She bolted out of the dorm.

If she stayed any longer…

She was afraid she’d burst into laughter.

Muttering to herself over and over again…

Shen Meng was just too adorable.

The only thing Shen Meng heard was the dorm door closing.

She slowly opened her eyes and looked at the screen.

South of Nanzhou:
See you tomorrow.

“He agreed!”

“He really agreed!”

Shen Meng hugged her phone and spun around in circles.

She wanted to share the good news with Leng Ningxue.

After searching all over the room, she couldn’t find her.

“Where did Xue’er go?”

“She was just here…”

Only after laughing to her heart’s content outside did Leng Ningxue push the door open again.

The instant she entered—

Shen Meng rushed over like a gust of wind and hugged her tightly.

Her smile was brighter than ever.

“Xue’er!”

“My dream guy accepted my invitation!”

“Help me decide.”

“Which outfit should I wear tomorrow?”

Looking at Shen Meng’s radiant smile, Leng Ningxue was genuinely happy for her.

“Mengmeng.”

“What you need right now…”

“…is to calm down.”

“Then I’ll go shopping with you for a beautiful dress.”

“I promise…”

“Tomorrow you’ll look absolutely stunning.”

“You’ll leave your dream guy completely captivated.”

“Okay.”

“I’ll listen to you.”

Resting her chin in her hands, Shen Meng blinked obediently.

She looked like an elementary school student attentively listening to her teacher.

9:30 p.m.

Shen Meng lay in bed, far too excited to fall asleep.

Leng Ningxue kept her eyes closed as she spoke helplessly,

“Mengmeng.”

“It’s already late.”

“If you don’t sleep now…”

“Do you plan to meet your dream guy tomorrow with two giant panda eyes?”

“You’ll practically be playing the national treasure.”

“I’ll sleep right away!”

Shen Meng hurriedly promised in a whisper.

She absolutely couldn’t meet He Nanzhou looking sleep-deprived.

The moon climbed to its highest point.

Finally…

Dormitory 209 fell silent.

Morning came.

Shen Meng remained restless the entire morning.

Even the lines she drew with her paintbrush became chaotic.

Yet somehow…

That chaos possessed its own strange beauty.

Just like her heart.

Xu Sui’an smiled as she looked from Shen Meng to the abstract painting.

“Mengmeng…”

“Your painting is awfully abstract today.”

“Is something on your mind?”

“N-No.”

“I’ll treat you and Shi Yubai to the deluxe meal!”

“Let’s go.”

“Your dream guy is waiting.”

Xu Sui’an linked arms with Shen Meng as they headed toward the cafeteria.

Leng Ningxue followed behind them.

After reading the latest WeChat message, she frowned.

Zhuang Zhou Dreams of Snow:
Your Majesty…

Ruan Qingqing and Zhao Yuejiao are here again.

“They really do haunt us everywhere.”

There was no such thing as coincidence.

It was simply deliberate.

She quickened her pace to catch up with Xu Sui’an and Shen Meng.

“Seriously.”

“We run into annoying people wherever we go.”

The other two immediately understood who she meant.

“I’m definitely not treating them to the deluxe meal.”

“I’m very good at holding grudges.”

Shen Meng wrinkled her nose in disgust.

Xu Sui’an smiled faintly.

“Forget them.”

“Let’s not let unimportant people ruin our good mood.”

…Sigh.

There are no coincidences.

The gears of the original plot are turning once again.

Since I can’t avoid it…

Then I won’t.

I’ll shower Shi Yubai with affection right in front of Ruan Qingqing…

Until she’s dizzy with jealousy.