The atmosphere gradually became harmonious, time to take advantage of the moment.

The mastermind gave the honest guy a look, signaling him to perform well according to the plan.

"Xiaoyanzi, aren't you quite knowledgeable about astrology? Why don't you chat with us about it?"

Lu Haoran coughed dryly and asked.

This was just taught to him by Su Zelin.

Xiaoyanzi is an astrology enthusiast, talking about her favorite topic is sure to liven up the atmosphere.

Sure enough, Xiaoyanzi said excitedly, "I wouldn't say I'm very knowledgeable, just somewhat familiar."

"So, what's your zodiac sign?"

Lu Haoran asked again.

"Aries. Aries females are characterized by being outgoing and cheerful, straightforward, simple-minded, having clear likes and dislikes, not liking to disguise themselves, proactive in what they do, might not have many friends but values them greatly..."

Tang Yan spoke with familiarity, flowing eloquently.

When she finished, Lu Haoran clapped his hands: "Wow, amazing, Xiaoyanzi, that's just like you!"

"Astrology is somewhat esoteric, not entirely unfounded!"

Xiaoyanzi said proudly.

"Pfft, only picking the good traits to say!"

Su Zelin scoffed, "Aries also has a quick temper, getting explosive easily, why not mention these?"

Actually, the lazy guy learned some astrology before, but not out of interest, rather for picking up girls.

Many girls are obsessed with astrology, making it easy to find common topics from this angle, and each sign has its advantages, you just need to flatter them a bit.

"Hmph, that's not important!"

Xiaoyanzi pouted.

Seeing the two might start quarreling anytime, Lu Haoran quickly changed the topic: "Shiqing, what about you?"

"Shiqing's a Cancer, one of the most elegant signs!

"Cancer females are kind and generous, gentle-tempered, meticulous, able to express genuine sincerity and kindness to both friends and strangers, rejecting scheming, it's always comfortable to be around them, like a breath of spring air. Therefore, Cancer females have many friends and almost never argue with anyone!"

"This sign is nearly perfect; if there's any flaw..."

Xiaoyanzi paused: "It's that they like to hide worries in their hearts, sometimes preferring to hurt themselves rather than others, in other words, their temperament is too good!"

"It's truly amazing, that's a perfect portrayal of Shiqing!"

Lu Haoran not only flattered but genuinely thought astrology had something going for it.

"Actually, I'm not that good."

Qin Shiqing felt a bit embarrassed.

She thought Xiaoyanzi was beautifying her image due to their good relationship.

Su Zelin said lazily: "Don't get too obsessed with this stuff, astrology is just so-called experts summarizing common human traits, making sure everyone can find themselves represented in one sign!"

Xiaoyanzi glared at him but didn't argue.

With anyone else, she would certainly refute.

However, arguing with someone like Su Zelin was pointless, and she couldn't win, this guy always has many twisted arguments, he could turn the dead into the living.

She turned her gaze to the honest guy: "Lu Haoran, as for you, either Taurus or Capricorn!"

"Why?"

Lu Haoran asked instinctively.

"It's simple, these two signs are prominently characterized by being introverted and calm, simple and down-to-earth, having few friends but cherishing each one, willing to give unselfishly. But I guess you're a Taurus, because compared to Capricorn, Taurus is more rigid and doesn't understand romance."

Lu Haoran was happily listening at first, but later felt a bit dejected.

It's true, he indeed is too rigid, maybe doesn't understand how to please girls.

"And Su Zelin!"

Speaking of the loafer, everyone's gaze fell on him.

"Either Sagittarius or Gemini, absolutely no difference!"

Tang Yan sounded very sure.

"Xiaoyanzi, how did you figure that out?"

This time even Qin Shiqing showed interest, being childhood friends, she naturally knew Su Zelin's zodiac sign, but hadn't shared it with her friends.

"Because guys from these two signs are the worst!"

Xiaoyanzi snorted.

"Sagittarius and Gemini males are free-spirited, refuse any constraint, they are smart, humorous, seek excitement and challenges, have a strong interest in new things, varied interests, however..."

She changed her tone: "Precisely due to their pursuit of novelty, they are very fickle in relationships, their natural good looks and talents make them easily attract women, providing them a unique advantage to become playboys!"

"Su Zelin, between the two, I'd guess you're Gemini!"

Xiaoyanzi stared at Su Zelin, with a piercing gaze like Sherlock Holmes, slowly reaching a conclusion.

Qin Shiqing furrowed her eyebrows and couldn't help but ask: "What's the difference between these two signs then?"

"Although both are playboys, Sagittarius and Gemini aren't quite the same, Sagittarius loves new things, any attractive girl may tempt them to flirt, forgets old ones when new ones come, purely a playboy. While Geminis are playboys, not every pretty girl attracts them, they love new things but don't discard the old, in other words, 'I want them all', besides, Geminis appreciate emotions more, whether it's love or friendship, unlike Sagittarius who is indifferent, always self-centered!"

"Lastly, Gemini's personality has contradictory traits. Sometimes, what they say or do on the surface might be contrary to their true thoughts, making them harder to understand than simple-minded Sagittarius!"

Xiaoyanzi talked the most about Gemini because it indeed is the most complex sign in astrology.

Upon hearing this, Qin Shiqing suddenly became thoughtful.

Does Gemini sometimes say and do things contrary to their true thoughts?

"Zelin, are you really a Gemini?"

Lu Haoran asked curiously.

Su Zelin nodded.

"Xiaoyanzi, you're too amazing to guess this correctly!"

Lu Haoran was stunned.

"Come on, that's not so amazing. Didn't we fill out a personal info form before our college entrance exam? She looked at our birthdates!"

Su Zelin revealed the secret.

Xiaoyanzi's face blushed slightly, and she coughed dryly, "I just took a glance, but did I say anything wrong? How does it not fit you? Pah, scumbag!"

Lu Haoran quickly tried to smooth things over, speaking up for his good buddy, "Astrology can be a reference, but it's not completely accurate. I feel Zelin isn't a scumbag; he's someone who values friends over romance, how could he be a scumbag!"

Su Zelin: "..."

Honestly, Xiaoyanzi's analysis wasn't wrong.

I really am a scumbag!

...

The group chatted idly while sipping on milk tea.

When they had almost finished drinking, Su Zelin said, "Mouse, go pay the bill!"

"Su Zelin, didn't you say you'd treat us? Why should Lu Haoran pay?"

Xiaoyanzi, indeed falling for the trick, frowned.

Su Zelin chuckled slyly, "I'm treating, but I didn't say I'd pay. As long as my share is covered!"

"Su Zelin, you have a way, treating using a friend's money!"

Xiaoyanzi fumed, "What kind of crappy logic is this? I was just praising you for being loyal and valuing friendship!"

Su Zelin snorted, "You were just calling me a scumbag a moment ago, stop nagging, I'm tight on money lately, I'll pay him back some other day!"

"No worries, we're all friends, whoever treats doesn't matter!"

Lu Haoran seized the moment and went off to pay.

"Someone like you, only Mouse can put up with!"

Xiaoyanzi glared at him, then thought of something and added, "And Shiqing!"

"Soon she won't have to put up with me, but Mouse will continue to be bullied by me, as we're in the same city for college!"

Su Zelin smiled.

"Don't get your hopes up, don't forget I'm also in the same city as Mouse, can't watch you bully him!"

"Oh, feeling protective already?"

"Go die, who's protective, this is called loyalty!"

"..."

After Lu Haoran paid the bill, the group left the ice drink shop, and the honest guy noticed Xiaoyanzi's attitude towards him had really changed, her constant calls of "Mouse" made it clear.

No wonder Su Zelin's idea worked so quickly!

"I'm heading back with Qin Shiqing, Mouse, you're on the same route as Xiaoyanzi, accompany her and make sure she gets home, the task of serving as the gallant escort is yours!"

Su Zelin chose the Ice Beauty shop for good reason.

Its location allowed Lu Haoran and Tang Yan to share a part of the way home, providing an excuse to escort, without being too intentional.

To match up his good buddy and Xiaoyanzi, he really racked his brains.

So Xiaoyanzi's remarks about Gemini personality traits weren't wrong.

Such guys might say things and act in ways completely opposite to their true inner thoughts!

Just proved that although Su Zelin seemed to lack loyalty on the surface, he was actually the most loyal person.

"Uh, me and Xiaoyanzi..."

This part wasn't included in their plan at the ice drink shop, Lu Haoran was caught off guard.

Su Zelin sighed, "Mouse, you're not willing to be a gallant escort, are you? Alright, forget it then!"

"No, no, I didn't mean that!"

Lu Haoran quickly clarified, worried Xiaoyanzi might misunderstand him as rejecting her.

"That's settled then, see you next time, bye!"

Su Zelin hopped on his bike and left.

With Lu Haoran's personality, sometimes he needs a push out of the comfort zone, or else he might never take this step, leaving him and Xiaoyanzi as just friends forever.

But with the chance to escort her home, some things might change.

Qin Shiqing saw through Su Zelin's intention but didn't reveal it, giving a small smile to both, "Lu Haoran, Xiaoyanzi, let's meet up again, goodbye!"

Once Su Zelin left, the honest guy felt like he lost his anchor, completely unsettled.

"X-xiaoyanzi, since it's on the way, I-I'll escort you?"

After quite a while, he finally summoned the courage.

After saying just two sentences, the honest guy's face turned red.

"Let's go!"

Tang Yan got on her bike, saying just two words, yet they put Lu Haoran at ease.

Xiaoyanzi agreed!

I actually have a chance to escort a girl home!

Lu Haoran was suddenly moved almost to tears.

He originally thought such a thing might take a long, long time to happen.

Once he snapped back, he hastily hopped on his bike to catch up.

With a light sense of joy filling the honest guy's heart, even the bike pedals seemed much lighter now.

An indescribable feeling filled every cell in his body.

Someone said, a first love is like a cup of red bean ice eaten in the hottest midsummer, many gulp it down without waiting for it to melt and savor it slowly, leaving only a faint sweetness in the mouth.

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