The bus was crowded, with no seats available.

Zhou Nanye had no choice but to hold onto the overhead strap, using his body to create a more spacious spot for Mianmian.

The two stood face to face. When Zhou Nanye lowered his gaze slightly, he found himself staring directly into the girl’s enchanting almond-shaped eyes. His throat suddenly felt dry, and his mind went blank as he struggled to find something to say.

“M-M-Mianmian… Maybe… m-m-maybe we should… take a t-t-taxi…”

It was Jiang Mianmian who had messaged Zhou Nanye, asking him to wait for her at the bus stop, so he obediently did.

Now, as she looked at his slightly flushed and handsome face so close to hers, Jiang Mianmian couldn’t help but smile secretly to herself.

Silly boy. She had deliberately suggested taking the bus to create a chance to get closer to him.

At this moment, the system chimed in to make its presence felt.
“Host, you’re so cunning! This innocent puppy of a male supporting lead has been completely fooled by you. Who would believe you’ve never even dated in real life?”

Jiang Mianmian responded casually in her mind.
“Please. With my years of navigating novels, such small tricks are child’s play.”

The system hesitated.
“Wait a second. Are you seriously a romantic novice?”

Jiang Mianmian smirked.
“And how exactly do you know that?”

The system coughed awkwardly.
“Ahem. It’s part of the necessary data for understanding the host.”

Jiang Mianmian’s eyes narrowed suspiciously.
“Hold on. You don’t know my body measurements too, do you?”

The system quickly clarified, “Host, we are a legitimate system. We do not collect private physical details—only information about your experiences.”

Jiang Mianmian rolled her eyes. “Whatever.”

She turned her attention back to Zhou Nanye, who was blushing like a bride on her wedding day. Smiling mischievously, she teased him, “Oh, maybe I didn’t think it through enough.”

“N-no, it’s okay,” Zhou Nanye stammered hurriedly, not wanting her to feel guilty.

“Riding the b-bus… is… lively. I-it’s… nice.”

As soon as he finished speaking, the bus took a sharp turn.

The sudden motion caused the crowd to sway, everyone leaning to one side. Zhou Nanye’s body, too, was thrown toward Jiang Mianmian.

He instinctively reached out to brace himself against the wall behind her, managing to avoid pressing directly against her. He let out a small sigh of relief.

But then he realized something—it looked as though he had intentionally pinned her against the wall in a “kabedon” pose.

Zhou Nanye froze in shock. Before he could retract his hand, the girl before him smiled, her lips curving in a way that made her look like a blooming peach blossom in April.

She teased lightly, “Xiao Nanye, are you flirting with me?”

“N-no, I’m not!” Zhou Nanye stammered, his face turning bright red. He quickly withdrew his hand, flustered.

Between the two of them, it was clear who was teasing and who was being teased.

The rest of the bus ride was pure torture for Zhou Nanye. He was so embarrassed he couldn’t bring himself to look at Jiang Mianmian, while she shamelessly admired his handsome, shy face.

Heh. Truly eye candy.

When they finally arrived at their stop, Jiang Mianmian naturally grabbed Zhou Nanye’s hand as they got off the bus.

Zhou Nanye followed her obediently, not even asking where they were going. He felt like he could walk wherever she led him—straight into forever.

After walking a few streets, they reached their destination.

The lively sounds of chatter and the fragrant aroma of food filled the air. Ahead of them was a bustling food street.

“I brought you here to try some delicious snacks,” Jiang Mianmian said cheerfully.

“This is the best food street I found after comparing several others.”

Her smile was sweet, and her eyes sparkled as she looked at the food around them.

Clearly, Jiang Mianmian couldn’t wait to dive in. Aside from reading novels, food was her greatest passion. She was practically ready to sprint toward the nearest stall.

Her attention now fully on the food, Zhou Nanye finally found the courage to gaze at her openly.

He had been too shy to look at her before, but now he could.

How lucky I am to have transferred schools and met her, he thought.

To him, Jiang Mianmian was like an angel, descending into his life and bringing him more joy than he had ever experienced in his entire seventeen years.

After touring the food street, Jiang Mianmian and Zhou Nanye were both satisfied and full.

With their hunger sated, it was time for business.

“Xiao Nanye, I asked my dad to contact a great doctor who specializes in treating stuttering. Let’s go see him together now.”

Jiang Mianmian knew that, in the original storyline, Zhou Nanye’s stutter was never cured. But she refused to give up.

She had specifically asked her well-connected father to find a top-notch specialist.

Zhou Nanye froze when he heard her suggestion. His eyelashes fluttered slightly—not out of shame, but from the faint moisture forming in his eyes.

He blinked quickly to hide it and looked at her, the girl who so naturally cared for him.

With a slightly trembling voice, he asked, “M-Mianmian… w-why… are you s-so… good to me?”

Though he held back his tears, his words carried a hint of emotion.

No one had ever treated him this well before.