TMLSG -Chapter 68 I’ll Help You Win

To fit her supporting character role, Tang Zhen spent several hours on her makeup and outfit. In the original story, the supporting female character dressed extravagantly, so when it was her turn, Tang Zhen didn’t improvise a different look—she planned to appear fully dressed up.

To complete the mission, she even declined Ren Yanjing’s offer to pick her up, telling him she would go on her own.

Dressing up took so long that she barely left with half an hour to spare before the ball started, almost running late.

Tang Zhen put on an intricately designed hollowed-out mask and, with a few roommates, dashed through the night like runaway princesses, laughter ringing out in the darkness.

Tiantian and the others were too excited about the B University ball to miss it and wanted to go with Tang Zhen.

Naturally, Tang Zhen didn’t refuse.

So Ren Yanjing ended up escorting four of them.

Tang Zhen was wearing a complex court-style gown, with exquisite embroidery and a voluminous skirt. Her hair had been temporarily dyed “Neptune Red” and curled into a classic princess style—regal, elegant, and enchanting.

All the adjectives that praise beauty could easily be piled onto her.

While running, Tang Zhen asked 111, “Santiao, would you say I’m fully dressed for the occasion?”

111 praised sincerely: 【Of course! Zhen, you look stunning today.】

Even more beautiful than the day she attended Ren Yan’en’s wedding.

After all, she couldn’t outshine the bride that day and hadn’t worn makeup. Today, however, she had put in real effort.

Even with the mask temporarily covering her face, the aura of top-tier beauty was impossible to hide.

Completely impossible to hide.

Not a single bit could be hidden.

After running for more than ten minutes, Tang Zhen and her three roommates finally arrived at the masquerade ball venue.

There were less than ten minutes before the ball officially started—perfect for Tang Zhen to blend into the crowd.

Tang Zhen asked 111, “If the male lead can’t find me, does that mean the mission fails?”

【Yes.】

In the original story, the supporting female character wore a mask and walked right in front of the male lead, but he didn’t recognize her. Now, she was lost in a sea of people—would Ren Yanjing be able to find her?

The ultimate point of this masquerade ball was mystery.

No one would reveal their identity at the event.

And that wasn’t allowed anyway.

As soon as Tang Zhen entered, the surrounding sounds seemed to quiet slightly.

A young man in a tailcoat approached her, asking her name.

Tang Zhen paused for a moment. “Belle.”

The name of the princess from Beauty and the Beast.

111 commented sharply: 【If the male lead can’t recognize you, then what’s the difference between him and the Beast?!】

【But with or without him, Zhen, tonight you are the most radiant princess.】

Tang Zhen laughed at 111. “Thanks, Santiao.

Her roommates had already disappeared into the crowd.

The ball was packed, and everyone was dressed creatively—some as little bees, others as yellow dogs.

In short, creativity was everywhere.

Everyone wore masks. Even though Tang Zhen knew her three roommates’ costumes, with so many people around, it would be nearly impossible to find them quickly.

She had just been looking for a slightly empty space to catch her breath when suddenly her arm was grabbed.

“Wife, got you.”

Tang Zhen froze and instinctively turned around.

The person holding her wore a white suit with a bow tie, glitter in his hair, and a hollowed-out mask—clearly dressed up with care.

It was Ren Yanjing.

He had found her already?

She glanced at the mission prompt and saw it marked as completed.

The mission was completed faster than she had imagined.

Wasn’t the male lead supposed to not recognize the supporting female? Why was everything happening differently from what she expected?

Ren Yanjing intertwined his fingers with hers. “Baby, how did you get here today?”

Tang Zhen blinked, then replied, “I ran over with my three roommates.”

The Media Arts department was very close to B University—just a ten-minute run.

Ren Yanjing led her to the front row. “Tonight’s prizes are abundant. Is there anything you want?”

Tang Zhen went to the prize display area and immediately noticed a dazzling collectible apple, shining brilliantly.

Seeing her gaze linger on the apple, the volunteer behind the stand eagerly promoted it: “This is a Christmas apple independently designed by a third-year student in B University’s Arts Department. Look at its appearance—truly one of a kind. You can’t buy this anywhere else.”

Tang Zhen couldn’t help asking, “How can I get this apple?”

The volunteer smiled. “It’s a bit tricky. Tonight, you’ll have to pass multiple challenges to win it.”

Ren Yanjing asked, “How difficult?”

The volunteer replied, “It’s a quiz—only the person with the highest score gets this apple.”

Ren Yanjing: “When does it start?”

Volunteer: “Soon. Many people want this Christmas apple. Rarity makes it valuable. Just a heads-up—the questions tonight are quite challenging.”

After all, most attendees were top students; easy questions would be boring.

Tang Zhen tugged Ren Yanjing gently and whispered, “Shall we just skip it?”

Even if she didn’t get the special apple, a regular one would be fine.

Ren Yanjing wasn’t interested in skipping.

He leaned close and said, “Don’t worry. I’ll win it for you.”

They waited patiently. After the host finished the opening speech and three songs played, the quiz segment finally began.

The one-of-a-kind Christmas apple was about the size of a regular apple, with brilliant colors. Under the lights, it looked as if a galaxy flowed across its surface.

Luxurious, gorgeous, romantic, exquisite.

It was undoubtedly the most coveted prize of the evening.

Many top students were competing. A group stood in the front row holding buzzers.

The first question was extremely difficult—so much so that Tang Zhen couldn’t even understand it.

It seemed to be a physics question.

As soon as the host read it aloud, Ren Yanjing and another contestant almost simultaneously pressed their buzzers.

The host hesitated. “How about you two answer together?”

Both gave the same answer.

The host announced loudly, “Correct! Both of you get a point!”

Tang Zhen glanced at the other contestant.

The girl wore a white wool dress with a cropped down jacket, zipper undone—youthful and gentle. Next to her stood a girl of similar height with bright pink hair.

This is…?

【Zhen, that’s the female lead. The one next to her is her best friend—just changed her hair color.】

Tang Zhen fell silent.

So this is fate between the male and female leads—answering the first question correctly at the same time at the ball.

But what happened next was unexpected.

The male and female leads seemed to get caught up in the competition. Their desire to win was fully triggered; the event had turned into their personal battlefield.

Their scores were neck-and-neck.

At this moment, Ren Yanjing had no other thoughts.

His heart and mind were completely focused on one thing—

To completely defeat this competitor and win Tang Zhen the most special, most beautiful Christmas apple of the entire event.

Watching the male lead abandon all gentlemanly composure and do everything possible to win, Tang Zhen hesitated for a moment and asked, “Santiao, is this… right?”

111 had no idea.

111 was just as stunned.

A silent tension filled the hall.

The competition grew fiercer.

After Ren Yanjing scored another point, he looked down at Tang Zhen and said, “Baby, I’ll help you win.”