I'm in Senior Year, and the System Says I'm Going on a Blind Date with My Childhood Sweetheart

Before Shen Yuan could finish, Li Zhi jumped in without hesitation, "Too much of a good thing."

Shen Yuan smiled faintly, nodding in agreement with Li Zhi’s response. "This author of *Defend and Steal* is quite good," he continued. "They don’t overdo things, but instead skillfully weave that sense of ambiguity into simple prose."

He paused for a moment before elaborating, "A single glance, a blush—these subtle descriptions are just right, allowing the reader to feel that innocent affection. That’s the kind of love that more closely aligns with people’s longing for a beautiful romance."

He Zhiyu listened from the side with rapt attention, nodding repeatedly in agreement. "Yeah, yeah, yeah! I feel the same way! It’s because of that feeling that I think... she’s such a good writer!"

As soon as the words were out, He Zhiyu realized she had nearly let it slip and exposed her secret.

She quickly pressed her lips together, terrified that one more word would give the whole game away.

’This is right in front of Li Zhi! If she found out I’m the author of *Defend and Steal*... they’re discussing me, and I’m shamelessly praising myself.’

’I would just die.’

Just then, Zhuo Peipei sidled up, chiming in excitedly, "Right? Right? You guys feel it too! That’s why I’ve been saying the Kissing Association needs to change!"

Hearing this, Shen Yuan rolled his eyes at her as if she were an idiot. "Change is one thing," he said irritably, "but you can’t just not update for a whole week!"

Standing nearby, He Zhiyu flinched at his comment.

Zhuo Peipei, however, was completely unfazed by Shen Yuan’s complaint. She just tossed her head, let out a haughty "Hmph," and retorted with defiant confidence:

"So what? I may not have updated for a week, but my skills have clearly improved! That’s a fact for everyone to see! So this reform is absolutely the right move! As long as we stay on this righteous path, the Kissing Association is destined for a glorious future!"

Zhuo Peipei’s voice brimmed with confidence and conviction, as if she could already see the Kissing Association’s brilliant future.

She grew more and more excited as she spoke, eventually starting to wave her arms around. "I believe it! In the near future, the Kissing Association will churn out tons of amazing Sugar Text, just like *Defend and Steal*! And then, the entire world will be flooded with sweet, sweet Sugar Text! Hahahaha!"

Watching Zhuo Peipei’s fervent display, Shen Yuan shook his head helplessly. He truly couldn’t understand her obsession with Sugar Text.

Shen Yuan turned to Li Zhi and He Zhiyu and said with deadpan seriousness, "I’m telling you, even if you could cure someone like that, they’d still drool."

Hearing this, Li Zhi couldn’t help but press her lips together, fighting to suppress the smile that threatened to break through.

"Hey! Shen Yuan! What’s that supposed to mean?! Are you making fun of me? You better believe I’ll..."

Zhuo Peipei didn’t get to finish her threat, stopping abruptly as if she’d just remembered something.

"What’s wrong? You’ll do what?" Shen Yuan goaded, shrugging his shoulders with a smug, taunting look.

Zhuo Peipei snorted. "You should be glad you’re the prototype for *Defend and Steal*! Otherwise, hmph!"

With her threat delivered, Zhuo Peipei returned to her seat.

Zhuo Peipei had just settled into her seat when Shen Yuan’s attention was caught by Ah Jie, who was standing at the classroom door.

Ah Jie’s steps were unsteady and his face was pale, as if he’d been completely drained of his life force overnight.

"Whoa!" Shen Yuan exclaimed in surprise. "It’s only been one night. What the hell happened to you?"

His eyes were wide with disbelief.

Ah Jie slowly made his way to his desk and collapsed into the chair like a pile of sludge. He gave a listless wave. "Don’t even ask..."

Shen Yuan’s curiosity was piqued. He leaned in and asked eagerly, "So, how many times did you blast off?"

Unexpectedly, Ah Jie just shook his head.

Based on what Shen Yuan knew of his friend, Ah Jie wasn’t the type to be shy about it.

If anything, knowing Ah Jie, he’d probably brag about it even if he hadn’t done anything.

It was all about showing he had plenty of ammo!

Shen Yuan’s brow furrowed. "Wait, then what the hell were you doing?" he asked, confused.

Ah Jie bit his lip, looking hesitant and anxious. After a long moment, he finally spoke, his voice cautious. "Can I even say?"

Shen Yuan was exasperated by his friend’s behavior. "Just say it!" he snapped.

Ah Jie hesitated again before saying, as if steeling himself, "Promise you won’t beat me up."

Shen Yuan stared at him, completely baffled.

He looked at Ah Jie in confusion and retorted, "Why would I beat you up?"

"Ahem."

Ah Jie cleared his throat, adjusted his posture slightly, and then said, "I read *Defend and Steal* last night."

His voice was just loud enough for Shen Yuan, sitting beside him, to hear clearly.

"Yeah?"

Shen Yuan just gave a casual nod upon hearing this, responding nonchalantly, "And?"

"The female lead is pretty cute."

The instant the words left Ah Jie’s mouth, Shen Yuan had him in a chokehold.

"Just die!!" Shen Yuan roared, his voice filled with uncontrollable fury that sent a chill through the air.