TMLSG -Chapter 43 I’m His Girlfriend

Tang Zhen thought she’d misheard him. “What?”

Ren Yanjing rubbed his reddened earlobe, his tone still calm and composed. “I said living together. Of course, if you’re not used to it at first, you can pick a room you like. There are plenty of empty rooms.”

Tang Zhen hesitated. “You… have a place nearby?”

“Mm, I do.”

It was bought by his family back in his freshman year. He had never actually lived there. It was a spacious flat, only about fifteen minutes by car from B University.

The roommates were all easygoing, dorm life was convenient, and he hadn’t had the idea of moving out—until recently.

“Living together would give us more time together.”

He said this as he glanced at Tang Zhen during a red light. “Isn’t it true that you always want to stick to me every moment?”

When he said that last part, Ren Yanjing looked slightly embarrassed.

Tang Zhen also felt a bit shy.

It was one thing for her to say it herself, but hearing him say she wanted to cling to him all the time felt awkward.

She was about to refuse when 111 calmly said, 【xiao Zhen, say yes to him.】

Say yes?

Tang Zhen was incredulous. “Santian, you want me to live with the male lead? Are you serious?”

111 analyzed, 【They say a trip can test a couple’s compatibility, let alone living together.】

【After living together, you’ll face the everyday realities of life sooner. You can act sloppy, lazy, untidy, unhygienic, and unable to cook. Over time—even not that long—the male lead may start to really dislike you.】

Tang Zhen actually found some sense in that logic.

But acting sloppy was a bit hard for her to accept.

【You only need to act sloppy in front of the male lead.】

“Are you sure?”

【I’m sure.】

【Living together is just an intermediate step to achieve your breakup goal.】

Tang Zhen: “Well… okay then.”

She ended her conversation with 111 and told Ren Yanjing, “Okay.”

Ren Yanjing relaxed.

He didn’t want to show too much excitement, but a smile still leaked from his eyes. “Then let’s apply for off-campus housing. We’ll move in next week.”

Next week?

That was a bit fast!

She was about to start living with the male lead already?

Tang Zhen felt a bit dazed. “Got it.”

Today, they went to the city science museum, where Robert would perform.

Today, Robert wasn’t a street dancer but a boxer.

The range of skills was huge. Tang Zhen had no idea how he managed it. Perhaps robots really could do anything.

Since it was a boxing performance, Robert would naturally have an opponent.

His opponent today was Sugar, a robot from F University’s Star Team.

Tang Zhen sat in the family seating again. This time, the person next to her wasn’t a professional but a peer.

The girl was friendly. “Hi, I’m Zhang Mian’s sister.”

Tang Zhen said, “Hello, I’m Ren Yanjing’s… girlfriend.”

Zhang Wei was enthusiastic. “I know you! You’re really super pretty.”

“Your skin is amazing!”

“Wooo, it looks so soft. Can I touch it?”

Tang Zhen hesitated. “Thanks, but… maybe not.”

Zhang Wei laughed. “No problem, I was just asking.”

While they chatted, Robert and Sugar entered the ring amid the audience’s excited applause.

Many of the spectators were children, along with some robot enthusiasts.

The boxing ring was probably temporary but didn’t affect the viewing experience.

Tang Zhen noticed Ren Yanjing and his team near the ring, discussing something quietly.

Today was a friendly match—not about winning or losing, just to showcase the competitive spirit of robots.

The robots’ movements were somewhat slow. Robert and Sugar threw punches—left, then another left—but missed at first.

Friendly laughter erupted from the audience.

The host also joked, “It looks like our two competitors are still warming up.”

But gradually, the friendly match started getting exciting, and both robots were able to land hits on each other.

The atmosphere in the arena suddenly became lively.

Yet, for some reason, Tang Zhen felt a faint sense of unease.

“Santiao, it’s just a friendly match, right? Nothing should go wrong?”

111 didn’t answer directly, instead saying, 【Xiao Zhen, you know, the male lead’s career doesn’t always go smoothly either.】

Even in a “male-lead-upgrade” story, he would still have to endure being rejected, suppressed, sabotaged, and other trials before eventually rising to fame and proving everyone wrong.

Tang Zhen blinked in surprise. Could something unexpected happen in this friendly match?

Just as she was thinking that, Sugar suddenly threw a right hook and sent Robert crashing to the ground.

Tang Zhen and the others tensed up immediately.

She looked at Ren Yanjing and saw his expression calm and composed, patiently waiting below the ring for Robert to get back up.

Suddenly, she didn’t panic.

Luckily, Robert eventually stood up.

Fierce applause erupted from the audience.

Tang Zhen exhaled in relief, though she didn’t relax completely. She was still wondering what 111’s words really meant.

After standing, Robert launched a fierce counterattack on Sugar.

The two robots exchanged blows intensely.

Even Tang Zhen, an outsider, watched attentively, unwilling to miss any detail.

With only three minutes left in the friendly match, Sugar suddenly changed its fighting style.

It began attacking from both sides, launching a furious assault on Robert, showing a very aggressive style.

Some parents instinctively covered their children’s eyes.

The adults, however, were watching with great interest.

“Good!”

“Go, Robert!”

“Go, Sugar!”

Amid the continuous cheers from the audience, Sugar delivered a trick strike, sending Robert flying.

The force of the hit was so strong that when Robert hit the ground, the robot completely fell apart.

Its mechanical limbs flailed everywhere.

The audience: !!!

Coincidentally, the last three minutes were up, and the host quickly began organizing the crowd to leave.

Tang Zhen saw Ren Yanjing and his team sprinting to Robert’s side, picking up all its scattered mechanical parts.

As Ren Yanjing picked up a piece, he seemed to sense something and stood, glancing toward the Star Team.

The Star Team captain, Shen Qi, casually approached with his teammates and Sugar in tow.

He crossed his arms and tilted his head with a smile. “Sorry about that, Ren Yanjing. Our Sugar was too violent and completely disassembled your Robert, huh?”

Shen Quanli, the most hotheaded of them, shouted and was about to rush forward to fight.

Staff immediately stopped him.

Shen Qi brushed off imaginary dust from his clothes and smiled, “Were you satisfied with Sugar’s performance today?”

Ren Yanjing slowly articulated, word by word, “Impressive.”

Shen Qi grinned. “Good. At least the effort in preparing this surprise wasn’t wasted.”

He laughed loudly, “Then, see you next time.”

After the Star Team left, Tang Zhen saw Shen Quanli’s eyes red, and even Zhang Mian and the others looked pale.

Robert was very significant to them.

It was their first jointly developed robot—strictly speaking, it was like their child.

But now, their “child” had been maliciously broken apart.

Even the usually mild-mannered Zhang Mian couldn’t help but curse.

Ren Yanjing lifted Robert’s heavy body and said calmly, “We’ll win it back next time.”

Though his tone was composed, everyone present knew he was upset.

For someone as exceptional as him, the Star Team’s actions were an outright challenge.

If he could just let it go, he wouldn’t be Ren Yanjing.

Tang Zhen was about to walk toward him when 111 issued a new mission:

【Mission 17: Ignore the male lead’s sadness, and even rub salt in the wound.】

Tang Zhen paused.

But after a few seconds, she still firmly walked toward him.