Pursuing Her Best Friend after Confession Failed-Chapter 42 - 41 Guys, let me show you how to flirt

Chapter 42: Chapter 41 Guys, let me show you how to flirt

Zhong Tingyue, Ding Shanshan, and Xu Tingrou were whispering to one another. The main topic of their conversation was their roommate, Bai Weixi.

The baby-faced Ding Shanshan spoke first. "Tingyue, Tingrou, isn’t it a bit mean to leave Bai Weixi all alone in the dorm? She looked really sad."

Xu Tingrou smiled faintly. "Shanshan, Bai Weixi had obviously just been crying. Maybe something happened. We can just bring some food back for her."

Ding Shanshan, still not quite understanding, frowned and muttered, "Alright then. I bet she’s heartbroken over some relationship drama. Bai Weixi is so beautiful, what kind of guy could bear to make her cry?"

Zhong Tingyue remained silent. This was her first time meeting Bai Weixi. Even though they would be roommates for the next four years of university, they were still practically strangers.

Suddenly, a fair-skinned, reasonably handsome boy walked past them and "accidentally" dropped his cafeteria meal card on the ground.

Seeing this, Zhong Tingyue quickly called out, "Excuse me, you dropped your meal card."

Zhou Tianyu feigned surprise as he turned around. Instead of immediately picking up the card, he put on what he thought was a charmingly surprised expression. "I dropped my meal card?"

His gaze then shifted to Zhong Tingyue. When he saw her flawless, ethereal beauty, his gaze froze and his heart began to pound wildly. Even for a seasoned play boy like him, facing such divine beauty made him feel as nervous as a rookie.

Bending over, he picked up the card. Looking at Zhong Tingyue, Zhou Tianyu blushed slightly and gave a warm smile. "Junior, thank you for telling me. Otherwise, I would’ve gone hungry tonight."

Zhong Tingyue replied coolly, "You’re welcome."

With that, she turned to leave, pulling Ding Shanshan and Xu Tingrou along.

Zhou Tianyu couldn’t just let this opportunity he had engineered slip away. He had to make a good impression and get their phone numbers.

"Juniors, I haven’t even thanked you properly. Could I take just a few minutes of your time?"

Zhong Tingyue frowned slightly, her voice crisp and calm. "Senior, there’s no need. It was nothing."

Zhou Tianyu patted his chest. "That won’t do. I wouldn’t feel right if I didn’t thank you properly. I have several thousand yuan on this card."

"Juniors, could you wait a few minutes? I’ll go buy you some milk tea. What flavors do you like?"

Zhou Tianyu’s heart hammered in his chest, terrified of being rejected by Zhong Tingyue. He shifted his gaze to the two girls beside her. Girls like them probably don’t get offered milk tea by guys very often. This was his chance.

He put on a pitiful look for Ding Shanshan and Xu Tingrou. "Surely you juniors wouldn’t deny me the chance to show my gratitude?"

This was the first time a boy had ever offered to buy them milk tea. Ding Shanshan and Xu Tingrou looked tempted but were too shy to agree out loud.

Seeing that they didn’t immediately refuse, Zhou Tianyu knew he had a shot. He quickly said, "Juniors, just wait for me for a few minutes. I’ll be right back."

Without waiting for them to object, he took off at a run.

Conveniently, there was a milk tea shop just a few dozen meters away, right below the Mei Yuan dormitory.

Zhou Tianyu jogged over to the shop and ordered three drinks.

"Boss, three grass jelly milk teas! Make it quick, I’m in a hurry!"

In less than five minutes, Zhou Tianyu came jogging back with the milk tea.

When he saw Zhong Tingyue and her friends still waiting where he had left them, he felt a sense of relief. He was halfway to his goal.

"Juniors, this is our school’s ’Encounter Milk Tea.’ It’s quite good. Give it a try and see if you like it."

Ding Shanshan and Xu Tingrou happily accepted the drinks. "Thank you, Senior."

Zhou Tianyu handed the last cup to Zhong Tingyue with a smile. "Junior, thank you."

"Thank you," Zhong Tingyue replied, smiling as she took the milk tea.

Zhou Tianyu was so dazzled by her enchanting smile that he stared, dumbfounded. Beautiful. She was just too beautiful. He had never seen a girl this stunning. She was like a goddess making her screen debut—a breathtaking and unforgettable sight.

Zhong Tingyue frowned slightly under his intense stare and turned to her friends. "Let’s go."

Zhou Tianyu finally snapped out of it, rubbing his head in embarrassment. "Juniors, are you heading to the cafeteria to eat? What a coincidence, I haven’t eaten either. Shall we go together?"

Zhong Tingyue had already seen through his act. This was all just an excuse to hit on her. Dropping the card and buying the milk tea—it was all part of a routine. Next, he would ask for their phone numbers... She had been through this countless times before and felt a stir of annoyance. She shook her head gently. "We have other things to do, so it’s not convenient."

It was a clear rejection.

But Zhou Tianyu didn’t give up. His trusty playbook for love had never failed him before. How could it not be working now?

Seeing Zhong Tingyue’s displeased expression, he didn’t press the issue. Maintaining his charming demeanor, he asked, "Juniors, could I get your phone numbers? We can keep in touch."

Ding Shanshan and Xu Tingrou looked at each other. Out of courtesy, they felt it would be rude to refuse outright, so they each recited their numbers.

Zhou Tianyu then turned his hopeful gaze to Zhong Tingyue. Her brow furrowed. Although she didn’t want to, she felt obligated since Xu Tingrou and Ding Shanshan had already given theirs.

"138-6579..."

Zhou Tianyu quickly saved the three numbers in his new phone, his smile growing even wider. "Juniors, I won’t bother you any longer. Let’s get in touch when we’re free."

...

In the cafeteria, Li Yuan ordered several dishes. While they waited for the food, the conversation turned to Zhou Tianyu.

Liu Jia asked, "Do you guys think that Zhou Tianyu managed to get that goddess-level beauty’s phone number?"

Yi Jing murmured, "I don’t know. He probably could."

"Li Yuan, what do you think?"

Li Yuan wasn’t sure. He just shook his head. "I’m not sure either, but I guess he probably did. That guy Zhou Tianyu might really be a play boy with a knack for chasing girls."

To be honest, Li Yuan admired Zhou Tianyu’s guts. To see a beautiful girl and just walk right up to ask for her contact information... That’s beyond a typical play boy. Perhaps he’s the real deal, a hidden king of players and not just a braggart. After my rebirth, even I’m not that thick-skinned.

Liu Jia said with admiration, "Honestly, I’m jealous of Tianyu’s courage. If that were me, I definitely wouldn’t dare. That girl is too beautiful. I took one look at her and felt like no one on earth is worthy of her."

"But Li Yuan, I bet you could get her number if you tried."

Li Yuan just smiled without saying a word. This big guy, Liu Jia, is pretty interesting.

As they were talking, Zhou Tianyu appeared, his face beaming with the excitement of a victorious general. 𝓯𝓻𝓮𝙚𝙬𝓮𝙗𝒏𝙤𝒗𝙚𝙡.𝒄𝒐𝓶

As soon as he sat down, Liu Jia leaned in eagerly. "Tianyu, did you succeed?"

Zhou Tianyu winked proudly. "When I make a move, success is guaranteed. Of course I got their numbers. What do you think? Am I awesome or what?"

Liu Jia was floored. "Tianyu, you really are awesome! How’d you do it? You have to teach me!"

Li Yuan also looked curious. He knew these kinds of pickup techniques, but he’d never actually used them himself.

Zhou Tianyu animatedly recounted his glorious victory. "Hey, listen up. Hitting on girls requires skill."

"For average-looking girls, you can just be bold and ask for their contact info directly. They’ll probably feel flattered and give it to you most of the time..."

"But to hit on a truly beautiful girl, especially a goddess-level beauty like the one just now, you need finesse... I deliberately dropped my meal card in front of them... Then, you can’t just go after the main target. You have to learn to take an indirect route. Once her friends give you their numbers, how could she refuse without looking bad? And just like that, you have their number..."

"So, what are you waiting for, guys? Hurry up and call me master!"

Liu Jia was amazed. "Tianyu, that’s such a slick move! I honestly thought you were bluffing. It turns out you’re a true master of picking up girls! My respects! You have to teach me your ways!"

Zhou Tianyu puffed out his chest and confidently made a promise. "Leave it to me. Stick with me, and I guarantee you’ll all have girlfriends in college."

Li Yuan had to admit that this Zhou Tianyu fellow might really have a talent for flirting with and chasing girls. Could it be that he’s actually a real play boy?