During dinner with Zhang Mingyu, they exchanged contact codes again.
Now, besides classmates and teachers, the only people in my contact list are these three.
Cheng Anlang recalled the few times he had met Shen Rui and the undisguised disgust and contempt in his eyes.
Shen Rui wouldn't have the time to help him with this kind of thing.
Cheng Dahua, still unaware of what was going on, continued her impassioned shouts.
Cheng Anlang tapped on the contacts list but didn't press the button.
Why don't we go ask Yu Ya first...?
Judging from how they acted last time, Yu Ya and Shen Rui must be a couple...
Although he didn't know why Yu Ya had taken the initiative to contact him, Yu Ya's attitude towards him was quite friendly...
He also said that I could contact her if I had any problems, although that might just be a polite remark made casually.
If Yu Ya tells Shen Rui, Shen Rui probably won't refuse...
Cheng Anlang's hand slowly moved to Yu Ya's name.
If I contact Yu Ya first, my standing in Shen Rui's eyes will become even more precarious...
What if Chen Rui tells Zhang Mingyu again...
Cheng Anlang never thought of going to find Zhang Mingyu.
Although they had been so close, having fought against the Insect Venerable together, eaten at the same table, and talked enthusiastically about Cheng Dahua, he could contact Zhang Mingyu with just a tap of his finger on the screen.
But for him, those were just chance encounters in his life; Zhang Mingyu remained an unattainable dream.
His closest relationships were with his patrons' friends or his buyers.
Ultimately, they weren't the people who could help him.
He had already embarrassed himself enough in front of Zhang Mingyu, and he didn't want to leave an even worse impression on Zhang Mingyu because of this.
His finger lingered on Yu Ya's name for a long time, but ultimately did not press it.
Cheng Anlang gritted his teeth: Forget it!
Whether you stick your neck out or not, you'll get stabbed anyway!
Cheng Anlang steeled himself and pressed the button for Chen Rui's name!
Advanced combat room, area A.
Shen Rui flipped the duck off his arms with a somersault: "Holy crap! Why is that kid from Garbage Planet sending me a communication!"
Chapter 12, Section 12: Communications
Shen Rui: "Holy crap! Why is that kid from Garbage Planet sending me a communication!"
Yu Ya leaned closer: "What is this? Why did I send it to you?"
Shen Rui: "How would I know?"
Yu Ya urged, "Answer it quickly."
As she spoke, she reached out and connected the call for him.
Zhang Mingyu turned his head to the side.
...
Cheng Anlang stared intently at the communication request.
What if he refuses...?
Should I send it again...?
Cheng Anlang wiped his palm on his clothes.
"Beep...beep..."
"Beep... Hey, what are you doing!"
The AI displayed Shen Rui's impatient face on the other end.
Cheng Anlang closed his eyes and exhaled tremblingly. He pursed his lips and said softly, "Hello, I am the impoverished student you... sponsor, Cheng Anlang..."
Shen Rui glanced at Yu Ya, who was squeezing in to get into the frame, and Zhang Mingyu, who was eavesdropping with his head tilted to the side, and rolled his eyes: "I know, just say what you have to say!"
Yu Ya flicked him on the forehead: "Speak properly!"
“I want to sign up for the mutant beast competition, but I…” Cheng Anlang swallowed hard, looking at Yu Ya’s curious gaze and Shen Rui’s impatient expression. “I can’t find data on the man-eating plant in the database. I need to register first…”
Shen Rui said irritably, "What does this have to do with me?"
Yu Ya couldn't stand Shen Rui's tone any longer. She was about to take Shen Rui's AI device and communicate with Cheng Anlang herself when suddenly a hand reached out from the side.
Shen Rui was caught off guard: "What are you doing!"
Cheng Anlang: "?"
Zhang Mingyu took Shen Rui's smart device and, looking at Cheng Anlang's slightly puzzled face, asked softly, "What's wrong?"