TMLSG -Chapter 85 Let’s Break Up

Tang Zhen had initially felt a bit sentimental. During the three months she had been dating Ren Yanjing, there had been so many warm, sweet moments—he had never done anything wrong.

But the moment 111 exclaimed, “Yayhey!” all of that tiny bit of sadness disappeared.

She couldn’t help but ask 111, “111, are you really looking forward to this?”

111 immediately replied, 【Of course, Zhen! After the breakup, you’ll have a brand-new life. When you’re the supporting female, you have to cooperate with the mission. Even if you don’t do the mission, that’s fine, but you won’t earn any Life Points if you skip it.】

【After the breakup, you’ll be freer.】

Tang Zhen corrected its wording, “But what you just said isn’t right.”

111 had said that tomorrow she could dump the male lead.

But that wasn’t right.

Their separation was meant to be peaceful.

111: 【Okay, I’ll rephrase.】

“Zhen, tomorrow you can break up with the male lead, yayhey!”

Because it was snowing today, Tang Zhen took a shower and went to bed early.

While she hid under the covers, she noticed Ren Yanjing frowning at a post on his phone.

Curious, she asked, “What are you looking at?”

Ren Yanjing relaxed his brow and reminded her, “Be good—call me ‘husband.’”

“Oh,” she replied, complying. “Husband, what are you looking at?”

Her voice was so sweet that on such a cold snowy night, it seemed to chase away the chill and bring a hint of spring warmth.

The post Ren Yanjing was reading was titled: “Will Li Ran and Ren Yanjing Go Abroad for the Exchange Program?”

“I heard he rejected the spot. Is that true?”

Within a short time, the post had attracted many comments.

“False. The deadline hasn’t even arrived yet. Why rush to conclusions? Don’t assume until everything is finalized.”

“I heard he chose not to go because of his girlfriend?”

“That’s ridiculous. He’s not someone who lets love control him.”

“What are you talking about? He’s a top student—would he stop his progress for someone? Don’t overthink it.”

A user named One Fish commented: “Honestly, he and his girlfriend really don’t match. They’re not even from the same world. He should date a fellow top student.”

“Top student? Like who?”

One Fish: “Like Li Ran.”

The mention of Li Ran sparked even more discussion.

“Li Ran is indeed a top student, but her looks…”

One Fish: “What about her looks? She’s delicate and sweet, isn’t she?”

A fellow student from the same school replied: “Delicate, I agree. But you might be misunderstanding the word ‘sweet.’”

“Ren’s girlfriend is really super sweet, though.”

“Indeed, sweet. Sweet and ethereal.”

One Fish: “You men are so superficial!!!”

“I’m a woman, and I also think she’s sweet.”

One Fish: !!!

Ren Yanjing expressionlessly reported the post and even reported One Fish’s profile, citing “inciting language” and “false information.”

After reporting, he put away his phone and said, “I’m reading people praising you.”

Tang Zhen curved her eyes, full of anticipation. “What are they praising me for?”

“Your sweetness,” he said, leaning down to gently brush her lips with his, a small, soft kiss, and the corners of his mouth curved into a smile.

“Mm. Truly sweet.”

How could his baby be this sweet?

Tang Zhen buried her head in the covers, muffling herself: “I’m not talking to you anymore.”

Ren Yanjing kissed the top of her head and smiled, saying, “I won’t tease you anymore. Baby, come out.”

Tang Zhen slowly poked her head out of the covers, her eyes glistening and cheeks flushed. “Going to sleep.”

“Good night, wife.”

“Good night… husband.”

The next morning, when Tang Zhen got up, only Aunt Yu was in the living room—Ren Yanjing wasn’t there.

Seeing her awake, Aunt Yu walked over. “Yanjing went outside early to build a snowman. He should be back soon.”

Sure enough, not long after, Ren Yanjing returned with a mini snowman—a “clingy Zhen Zhen” version.

Tang Zhen’s eyes widened in surprise. “How did it turn out so much like me?”

Ren Yanjing had gotten some outside help.

He wasn’t particularly good at building snowmen, but he had classmates who were experts.

He built this one while on a video call, taking instructions from his classmate—and it turned out quite well, at least enough to earn Tang Zhen’s approval.

Ren Yanjing said, “After breakfast, I’ll go build one for myself.”

111 reminded her, 【Zhen, it’s time to break up!】

Tang Zhen hesitated for a moment. “Maybe… let him finish the snowman first.”

111 agreed easily, 【Fine.】

After breakfast, Tang Zhen continued being clingy, following Ren Yanjing downstairs.

This time, he was again guided remotely by his classmate, but did the work himself.

Tang Zhen crouched next to him and asked, “Did you get up very early today?”

“Not really.” Just about two hours earlier than Tang Zhen.

She lightly patted her head, frustrated. “I slept so deeply, I didn’t even notice you getting up.”

Ren Yanjing rubbed her head with the back of his hand. “That just means baby slept well.”

Because Ren Yanjing learned quickly, he finished the snowman in just over half an hour—two-thirds faster than the first one.

After finishing his own snowman, he placed both snowmen side by side.

He didn’t forget to take out his phone and snap a photo.

The snow would melt, but the snowmen he made wouldn’t.

111 praised, 【As expected of the male lead—he can do anything well.】

【But—so what? You’re still going to break up, right?】

【Zhen, you can break up now!】

Tang Zhen swallowed hard, her palms slightly damp. “I know, I know, 111. Don’t rush me.”

This was the first time she had to bring up a breakup, so naturally, she felt a bit uneasy.

Last night, the male lead had comforted her after she was scared by the stray cat. They said goodnight to each other, yet now she had to tell him she wanted to break up.

But, as she had known from the start, their breakup wasn’t because either of them was bad—it was because they weren’t suited for each other.

She would stay in the country.

He would go abroad for an exchange program.

Both of them would have bright futures.

They just wouldn’t continue to accompany each other.

Yet, to have walked together for a part of the journey was already lucky.

To have met each other was already the best fortune.

Thinking of this, Tang Zhen spoke, her voice slightly husky, palms slightly clenched. “Ren Yanjing.”

“Hmm?”

Ren Yanjing turned around. Seeing her slightly tense posture, he instinctively reached for her hand—but Tang Zhen immediately withdrew.

He looked down at the empty hand, then lifted his gaze to hers. “Baby, what’s wrong?”

Taking a deep breath, Tang Zhen finally spoke the words she had been preparing all morning:

“Let’s break up.”