TMLSG -Chapter 92 Don’t Leave Me

Ren Yanjing touched his chest.

Still fast.

He looked at Tang Zhen. “Baby, did you dream of me last night?”

Tang Zhen’s eyes still held a hint of sleepiness. She blinked and replied, “I did.”

Ren Yanjing placed his right hand under his head and let out a light chuckle. “In the dream, I—”

Tang Zhen recalled 111’s evaluation and answered, “—looked completely disdainful toward me.”

Ren Yanjing: “?”

He had been about to talk about her being in high school in the dream, but hearing this answer, he froze for a moment and said, “Baby, dreams are reversed.”

They say dreams are a reflection of reality.

What image did he have in Tang Zhen’s heart in reality?

To be treated with disdain in her dream?

At that moment, 111 was energetically praising Tang Zhen, complimenting her on her excellent improvisation.

【Zhen, although Mission 29 isn’t complete yet, you’ve already planted a scheming seed in the male lead’s heart. Before long, this seed called ‘scheming’ will take root and sprout. Then, he’ll know exactly what kind of supporting female character you are!】

Scheming, shallow, ignorant.

Clearer than ever before.

Ren Yanjing had something to do today.

His high school homeroom teacher had invited him to share his learning experience with high school seniors. Since Tang Zhen had no plans at home, he brought her along.

Ren Yanjing had attended B University Affiliated High School.

Tang Zhen asked 111, “Santiao, it won’t be another plot-kill, right?”

111 replied, 【Don’t worry, Zhen. There will be a buffer time. Before the next plot-kill happens, you will have already gone your separate ways from the male lead!】

Ren Yanjing’s high school was a century-old prestigious school. Even though he had graduated over a year ago, his photo was still on the honor wall, alongside other outstanding students and numerous extracurricular snapshots.

Aside from individual photos of Ren Yanjing, Tang Zhen noticed another photo with him in it.

It looked like it was taken at a school sports day. He had a gold medal around his neck, posing casually while a classmate snapped the shot. Not far from him stood a girl.

Tang Zhen leaned closer to inspect. The girl in the background, silently gazing at him, was the female lead.

Even in a casual snapshot, she was there. What about other moments?

Was she constantly watching him with her eyes, always following him?

Seeing Tang Zhen’s intense focus, Ren Yanjing came over and glanced. “This photo should be from senior year.”

Then, as a freshman, the female lead—Ren Yanjing must have noticed her, right?

He turned his head and asked, “Baby, which high school did you graduate from?”

Tang Zhen thought carefully. In that popular sweet novel, the supporting female character appeared as a freshman, but her high school wasn’t mentioned.

Her identity as a B University Affiliated High School student last night was temporarily arranged by 111, since the school was near B University and convenient for completing the mission.

Tang Zhen asked 111, “Santiao, where did the supporting female character go to high school?”

111 replied, 【Bilingual Experimental School.】

Tang Zhen said the school name. Ren Yanjing let out a low chuckle. Indeed, if Tang Zhen had been at B University Affiliated High School, she would have been his junior.

If they had attended the same school, he couldn’t have been unaware of her in high school.

So, they couldn’t have been schoolmates.

Was last night’s dream because he wanted so badly to be part of her high school life?

That’s why he dreamed of her in the B University Affiliated High School uniform?

Tang Zhen took out her phone and secretly photographed Ren Yanjing several times.

Even if she couldn’t participate in his high school days, the present moments were still precious.

After viewing the photos on the wall, it was nearly time to complete today’s mission.

Ren Yanjing went into the classroom to give his advice to the juniors. Tang Zhen moved a chair to the back of the classroom to listen.

The homeroom teacher welcomed her arrival.

But after a minute or two, Tang Zhen couldn’t help but drift off mentally.

How to make a mistake log, how to review efficiently… these tips went in one ear and out the other.

Being a top student really isn’t easy.

Fortunately, she was already in university.

After finishing his motivational speech, Ren Yanjing and Tang Zhen left the classroom amidst cheers from the juniors. The homeroom teacher patted Ren Yanjing’s shoulder appreciatively. “You did well. I’ll ask you again next year.”

His homeroom teacher handled seniors every year, sending off a batch of graduates. Last year, Ren Yanjing had also given a motivational talk.

Ren Yanjing casually agreed.

As they walked together, they happened to pass a group of students in high school uniforms taking photos in front of the teaching building.

The one standing in the center—if not Li Ran, then who else could it be?

Ren Yanjing’s homeroom teacher immediately realized that some former graduates had returned for a class reunion.

He walked over to make small talk. “Which year did you graduate?”

A female voice replied.

He exclaimed, “Oh! So you’re from the same year as my prized student, huh?”

Then he turned to Ren Yanjing, waving his hand. “Yanjing, they’re your classmates from the same year. Do you know them?”

Ren Yanjing’s gaze swept over the boys’ faces. “I know a few of them.”

The boys laughed. “Even if you don’t know all of us, we all know you.”

Ren Yanjing—who at B University Affiliated High School doesn’t know him?

Even current juniors occasionally mention his name.

The homeroom teacher, being talkative, asked, “Are you holding a reunion?”

One of them replied, “Our old teacher invited Li Ran back to share learning tips with the juniors. We just happened to schedule the reunion for today as well.”

Li Ran stepped forward gracefully and greeted, “Hello, Teacher Lin.”

She even remembered his surname?

“Hello.”

While Li Ran chatted with Teacher Lin, Ren Yanjing excused himself and took Tang Zhen along.

111 complained in her mind, 【The female lead even deliberately wore her high school uniform today.】

Since it hadn’t been long since their graduation, the uniform Tang Zhen wore last night was the same style as the female lead’s.

She even pretended to be a top student in the dream.

But to be fair, the B University Affiliated High School uniform looked great.

It was a shame she didn’t get to see the male lead in it.

Seeing the group in high school uniforms, Ren Yanjing couldn’t help but recall Tang Zhen from last night’s dream.

If only he had met her earlier.

What would she have been like in high school?

Similar to the dream, or something different?

After leaving B University Affiliated High School, Tang Zhen had a general understanding of the school. If the mission scene in the dream was linked to this school, she shouldn’t get lost on campus anymore.

They didn’t rush home but went grocery shopping first.

It was their first time shopping together.

Usually, Aunt Yu helped with groceries, but shopping by themselves had its own charm.

Tang Zhen bought some snacks and also picked out small accessories for Zhenguai.

When she saw something tasty, she would turn back to ask Ren Yanjing if he wanted it.

Ren Yanjing quietly followed behind, pushing the cart.

Tang Zhen carefully put everything they bought into the cart—food, drinks, things to play with.

She even remembered to buy middle-aged milk powder for Aunt Yu.

At that moment, Ren Yanjing felt a sense of completeness.

But Tang Zhen’s words from a few days ago—“Let’s break up”—and this morning’s “In the dream, you looked at me with disdain”—pulled him out of that completeness.

He occasionally sensed Tang Zhen’s worries and hesitations.

He could feel her wanting to get close to him but then pulling back.

What was she worrying about?

What was she hesitating over?

“Tang Zhen.”

Tang Zhen, checking product dates, instinctively turned her head. “What?”

Why did Ren Yanjing call her full name again, in such a precise, serious tone?

Every time he called her full name, it seemed like a serious moment.

While she was thinking, she suddenly felt a soft, furry head brush against her cheek.

The owner of the head wrapped his arms around her from behind and whispered, “Don’t leave me.”