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But Jiang Chengsi knew more about Qi Zeyan and Ruan Mengxi’s situation. He trusted him because he had previously analyzed emotional issues for him, so he briefly told him the situation.

”...I thought it was something serious, but there’s just a guy, right? You’re scared? Or do you think you’re not as good as him?”

”I definitely beat him, that guy looks like a woman, where do I lack masculinity?” Qi Zeyan wouldn’t admit he was inferior.

”Then what are you afraid of?” Jiang Chengsi didn’t get it.

”They’ve known each other longer than me and seem very familiar and close.”

The main issue is that Ruan Mengxi is now more affectionate to him than to himself.

”So what? When pursuing a girlfriend, everyone relies on their ability. Knowing earlier so what? He hasn’t won her over, what are you worried about?”

”You don’t understand.” Qi Zeyan could clearly sense that this person was different from other men.

”Actually, worrying is useless. What right do you have to control her? Are your relationship official? What is she to you? Do you have the right to manage the men around her?”

Gosh ——

A stab straight to the heart!

There was nothing harsher than this.

”I’m telling you, when dealing with a rival in love, that’s secondary. What matters most is who Xiaoruan likes. If she likes you, even if there are dozens of men pursuing her, none can compare to you; it’ll break without a fight.”

”If she doesn’t like you, even if you drive all the men around her away, so what?”

”The root of the problem lies not with others but with Xiaoruan.”

...

Jiang Chengsi was completely talking nonsense.

He was drawing an analogy because playing with cars operates similarly; car performance is one aspect, but the crucial factor is still the driver’s skill and control over the car.

When analyzing issues, you have to grasp the root cause.

Qi Zeyan, however, listened intently.

He made sense. He didn’t have the right to manage rivals now; it’s more important to chase after her.

”Jiang Chengsi, I never expected you to have such insight into relationship issues.” He had been depressed, but hearing those words brought a sudden enlightenment.

”You’re just confused being involved. They’re not even dating, but you act like you’re heartbroken. Can you not be so down?”

”I understand.”

Because Ruan Mengxi never had anyone like this around before. She always kept a certain distance from men. With this man, it’s noticeably different.

”By the way, what’s this man’s name? Want me to help investigate a bit? Although the key lies with Xiaoruan, knowing the enemy is still better, understand your opponent and yourself.”

”He’s called...” Qi Zeyan was momentarily dazed, suddenly forgetting his name. ”I think it’s called something Crane...”

”Something Crane?” Jiang Chengsi continued to munch on popcorn.

”Called Yun Zhonghe!”

”Cough—” Jiang Chengsi was immediately choked by the popcorn, ”There’s a flower-picking thief by the same name among the Four Evildoers in ’The Eight Trigrams.’”

Qi Zeyan snorted lightly, ”I thought the name sounded familiar, knew that guy wasn’t anything special. Unexpectedly, the name’s not great either. Who gave him such a name?”

”That’s not your concern; you just need to confirm you like Xiaoruan and go for her. Once you win her over, it doesn’t matter if it’s a Crane, Sparrow, or whatever.”

”I know.”

”Rest assured, with matters like this, as a brother, I’m definitely supporting you. If you need help, just say it.”

”Mm.” Qi Zeyan felt considerably enlightened after talking with Jiang Chengsi.

...

Jiang Chengsi saw his expression relaxed greatly, patting his shoulder, ”So don’t worry about these things, listening to such soul-crushing songs. I’ll change the song for you, let’s switch up the mood.”

”What kind of songs are these? No energy at all. Brother will play you something more lively.”

”To lift your spirits.”

Jiang Chengsi said and went to choose a song.

Qi Zeyan, after hearing his speech, became enlightened.

Right, I can’t control her now; better to focus on Ruan Mengxi instead of watching other men.

Once he figured this out, he took a sip from his glass, and just then the TV screen abruptly switched.

Amidst the noisy drum beats, a clear female voice arose:

The first note nearly choked Qi Zeyan.

[Good Luck, I wish you good luck, good luck brings joy and love —]

”Pfft ——” The drink choked him, flushing his face red.