TMLSG -Chapter 83 Breaking Up Tomorrow

After Tang Zhen finished chatting with Shen Quanli and the others and returned to Ren Yanjing’s side, she found that his mood had completely recovered.

Ren Yanfu had a smile on his face, though she wasn’t sure what he was laughing about.

Seeing that the bond between the cousins remained the same as before, she finally relaxed.

In this one-on-one showdown, of course Ren Yanjing won—but in the end, he didn’t require Ren Yanfu to post on social media.

Ren Yanfu compromised, posting in the family group chat: “Ren Yanjing, I admit it—you’re stronger than me.”

The message caused quite a stir among the family elders.

However, it only sparked a friendly discussion within the family; it had no impact on Ren Yanjing or Ren Yanfu.

Losing a golf game to a cousin wasn’t a big deal, and since everyone in the family chat knew the full story, they wouldn’t overanalyze it.

Compared to that, the elders in the chat were clearly more interested in Tang Zhen’s clinginess.

Second Aunt: “After my daughter turned eight, she never clung to me like that again.”

Uncle: “My wife has never been this clingy.”

Ren Yane: “I wish Tang Zhen would cling to me like that once.”

Ren Yan’er: “I’m kind of jealous of Ren Yanjing… what’s going on?”

The mission required 66 hours to complete. Luckily, starting from New Year’s Day, the next three days were free, which helped Tang Zhen complete her task.

On the first day, the boys played golf all day.

On the second day, the group went camping and barbecuing, and they also went up the mountain to admire the night sky.

On the third day, Tang Zhen and Ren Yanjing stayed at home and watched movies all day.

While leaning on Ren Yanjing’s shoulder, he suddenly said, “Baby, let’s go to N Country to see the northern lights during winter break.”

Tang Zhen was slightly surprised. “N Country? That’s far.”

“Indeed. But after visiting the top laboratory, I’ll have no other business, so we can travel. First we’ll go to the beach, then fly to N Country. Or if you want to visit another country, we can spend the New Year abroad instead.”

Tang Zhen mumbled, “We’ll see.”

“Then the beach first?”

This was something they had agreed on before. Initially, she didn’t want him to join the swimming competition because she hadn’t watched it herself and didn’t want others to see.

So Ren Yanjing had promised to take her to the beach.

Last time at the beach, it was too cold, and with relatives visiting, they didn’t get to enjoy themselves. So they had already started planning the next trip while still at the beach.

Ren Yanjing said, “Winter there is warm. We can go in the water.”

111: 【Zhen, just agree for now.】

Tang Zhen had already refused once. If she refused again, the male lead might overthink things.

After all, he was highly intelligent and very perceptive.

Tang Zhen nodded. “Okay.”

Time passed quickly. After Tang Zhen finished her last exam and stepped out of the classroom, she suddenly saw the female lead standing outside.

She had assumed the female lead was there to find Lu Yu for media arts, but instead, she walked straight toward Tang Zhen.

Li Ran’s gaze was fixed on her as she stated her purpose bluntly: “Tang Zhen, we need to talk.”

Talk?

About what?

Tiantian and the others grabbed Tang Zhen’s arm. “Zhen, you don’t really know her, right? I thought you were Lu Yu’s close friend? Why is she here for you?”

Li Ran countered, “Is this school? What can I do here? I really have something to talk to her about.”

Tiantian: “Can’t you say it here?”

Li Ran was getting impatient. “It’s not convenient to talk here. Tang Zhen, don’t worry—I just need to say a few words to you.”

Tiantian and the others weren’t convinced. In the end, Yuzi came up with a compromise: Tang Zhen and Li Ran would go to the playground to talk. Since it was more crowded there, they could also stay nearby to intervene immediately if Li Ran tried anything against Tang Zhen.

Li Ran didn’t refuse.

She knew that Lu Yu had contacted Tang Zhen before.

Given that, she could understand why they were cautious around her.

She didn’t want to waste time arguing with them.

After all, she really just wanted to say a few words to Tang Zhen. On that point, she hadn’t lied.

Tang Zhen and Li Ran arrived at the playground.

At this time, the playground was fairly busy. Some people were running, some were walking, and some were playing basketball.

The energetic voices of the university students filled the entire area.

Li Ran didn’t speak at first. Tang Zhen took the initiative. “What do you want to say to me?”

It surprised her that the female lead had come herself this time. Previously, Lu Yu had always acted on her behalf.

Had the female lead finally reached her limit today?

What would she say to Tang Zhen?

Li Ran crossed her arms and looked at a group of boys playing basketball nearby. Slowly, she began, “Do you know… he gave up an opportunity to study abroad?”

Tang Zhen widened her eyes. “What?”

Li Ran tilted her head toward Tang Zhen. “He had been looking forward to this exchange opportunity since freshman year, but now he’s changed his mind. Can you guess why?”

Tang Zhen urgently called 111 in her mind. “Santiao, is this true?”

111: 【Yes, Zhen. In the original storyline, the male lead would later go to the same school as the female lead for the exchange. In a foreign country, being in the same team, the male and female leads’ feelings would escalate rapidly.】

Li Ran exhaled deeply. “Tang Zhen, I know you don’t understand his major, so you can’t help him academically. But I’m asking you—at the very least, don’t hold him back. Don’t drag him down. Can you do that?”

Her eyes glistened with red. “I’m begging you.”

Tang Zhen instinctively took a step back, biting her lip until it turned pale. “I… I didn’t know.”

Li Ran’s gaze pierced her. “But now you do.”

“He’s at an age where he’s ambitious. He can become even more outstanding. He can step onto a grander stage sooner. Don’t you want to see him grow better and better?”

Tang Zhen thought.

Of course she did.

She wanted that more than anything.

“The spot hasn’t been confirmed yet. He can still change his mind at any time. Many around him are advising him. But right now, he hasn’t decided to go abroad because of you.”

“I hope you can help him become better, not hold him back or affect him from making the right choice.”

After saying that, Li Ran gave Tang Zhen a long, serious look and then walked away.

Just as she had said at the beginning, she had come only to say a few words. Nothing more, nothing less.

As soon as Li Ran left, Tiantian and the others immediately rushed over. “Zhen, what did she say to you?”

Tang Zhen shook her head. “Nothing.” She forced a smile. “Tiantian, Yezi, Bamboo, thanks for today.”

Tiantian grabbed her arm. “We’re all good roommates. Why thank us? Lu Yu isn’t a good person, and her best friend is probably just as bad. Don’t let her affect your mood.”

Tang Zhen nodded. “Don’t worry. I’m fine.”

Tang Zhen didn’t go home, nor did she leave the playground. She found a seat in the stands.

Resting her chin on her hands, she watched the lively crowd and asked 111, “Santiao, so… the breakup is tomorrow, right?”

111: 【Yes, Zhen.】

In the storyline, the breakup between the female supporting lead and the male lead is necessary.

They are incompatible in every way.

Not just in personality, but in their plans for the future and many other aspects…

After leaving the female supporting lead, the male lead can naturally pursue a brighter future with the female lead, someone on the same wavelength.

After the breakup, he will join the same team as the female lead and go to the same exchange school…

That’s how the plot is set.

Tang Zhen spoke softly, “Okay… I understand.”