“What in the world is this…?”

After seeing this scene, Jin Mu Yan, who was in a distant corner, froze, a hint of confusion flashing in his eyes.

Because of his introverted personality, he had never had many friends since childhood.

However, fortunately, with Hideyoshi Nagachika's companionship, he was not so lonely.

But this still couldn't change his introverted nature, so his greatest hobby in daily life was reading.

When he had time, he would go to a coffee shop called Antique to drink coffee.

The atmosphere there was quiet and peaceful, he wouldn't be disturbed, and the price of coffee wasn't expensive, so Jin Mu Yan always liked it there.

Until one day, Kamishiro Rize's arrival changed everything.

She was an elegant, noble, intellectual, and beautiful woman, wearing glasses and having long, beautiful purple hair.

Upon seeing such a beauty, Jin Mu Yan was instantly stunned.

He realized he had fallen in love at first sight, so he secretly harbored a crush on Kamishiro Rize.

Therefore, from then on, Jin Mu Yan would always secretly observe Kamishiro Rize.

After learning that she came to the Antique coffee shop almost every day, he also increased his frequency of visiting the coffee shop.

Until one day, when he saw that this beauty was holding Takatsuki Sen's “black goat” in her hand, he couldn't help himself.

It should be known that although Jin Mu Yan liked to read, he had no friends, so he had no fellow book lovers with whom to communicate and share.

All this time, he could only hide all his thoughts in his heart.

So when Jin Mu Yan realized that this beauty also liked to read books written by Takatsuki Sen, he was quite excited and thrilled.

Thus, after mustering his courage, he decided to approach Kamishiro Rize today.

Even if they couldn't become a couple, at least having one more book friend would be good.

However, after arriving today, Jin Mu Yan felt that Kamishiro Rize's state was a bit off.

Although she was still as intellectual and gentle as usual.

But today, she frequently looked towards the door, a hint of anxiety and eagerness in her beautiful eyes.

It seemed as if she was waiting for someone?

Just as Jin Mu Yan was thinking this, the door was pushed open.

A handsome young man with white hair and red eyes walked in.

In an instant, Jin Mu Yan's attention fell on him.

After all, his appearance was too rare, too special, like a Cosplay!

And most importantly, he was truly too handsome, exuding a special aura from head to toe!

So much so that Jin Mu Yan unconsciously took a few more glances.

After greeting the dark blue-haired young woman at the front desk, the white-haired young man naturally sat opposite Kamishiro Rize.

In an instant, Jin Mu Yan held his breath.

Immediately after, Kamishiro Rize didn't mind at all and didn't drive him away.

Instead, she showed a gentle and intellectual smile, looking like a caring older sister from next door.

Before this, Jin Mu Yan had never seen her smile like that.

And after this young man appeared, the anxiety and panic on Kamishiro Rize also disappeared.

Upon seeing the two happily chatting and laughing, then preparing to lean in for a kiss.

Jin Mu Yan's mind instantly exploded, and he was completely stunned.

And it was precisely because of this that Lin Ze also noticed him in the corner.

After just staring at Jin Mu Yan for a few glances, he recognized him.

“Is Jin Mu Yan here too?”

After recognizing him, Lin Ze was only slightly surprised, but not unexpected.

After all, Jin Mu Yan was secretly crushing on Kamishiro Rize at this time, and he would come to this coffee shop to secretly watch Kamishiro Rize whenever he had time.

He didn't come yesterday, probably because something delayed him.

“Is something wrong?”

Noticing the change in his expression, a hint of curiosity flashed in Kamishiro Rize's beautiful eyes.

“Nothing, just got a little distracted.”

After coming back to his senses, Lin Ze shook his head.

Jin Mu Yan seeing his goddess flirting with someone else must have been a great shock.

Although he felt a little sorry for him, this was indeed a good thing.

At least Jin Mu Yan wouldn't have to worry about being eaten, and he had indirectly saved his life.

As the saying goes, saving a life is better than building a seven-story pagoda; he could be considered a great philanthropist.

Looking at the two flirting and laughing, Jin Mu Yan in the distance instantly broke down.

He looked like he was deeply struck and found it difficult to accept the truth.

After all, he had been secretly observing for so long, and his goddess didn't seem to have a boyfriend at all, but today she was snatched away by a sudden white-haired guy.

But even though his mind had already exploded, he still comforted himself internally.

“Maybe I misunderstood, perhaps the two are just very good friends, and it's not necessarily the kind of relationship I'm thinking of.”

Thinking this, Jin Mu Yan finally felt a little better.

But the next second, the two gave him another big shock.

“Oh, by the way, Mr. Lin Ze, do you have other plans this afternoon?”

“If not, how about we go out for dinner together tonight?”

Kamishiro Rize took a sip of coffee and suddenly suggested:

“I heard from others that dating is the best way for two people to get to know each other.”

“Maybe after just one date, we can understand each other even more~”

After speaking, Kamishiro Rize licked her full red lips, a hint of hunger flashing in her beautiful eyes.

“Okay, then let's do that.”

Lin Ze nodded, not refuting.

After all, he really had nothing to do this afternoon, and he also really wanted to have a deeper conversation with Rize.

Date? Understand?

Upon hearing these words, Jin Mu Yan's recently calmed mind exploded again.

He hadn't expected that such a gentle and beautiful older sister already had a boyfriend?

Thinking of this, Jin Mu Yan sighed, feeling a little regretful.

However, he also completely gave up the idea of going up to talk to her.

“Then I'll see you tonight, I need to go back and take care of some things now.”

Lin Ze took a sip of coffee, then slightly raised his head.

“Then I'll see you tonight, I need to go back and eat something now, otherwise I'll be hungry tonight~”

Kamishiro Rize gently touched her full red lips, a faint blush on her delicate and beautiful face.

After paying at the front desk, she elegantly got up and left.

After Rize left, Lin Ze got up and walked towards Jin Mu Yan in the corner.

“What do you want to do?”

Seeing him walking towards him, Jin Mu Yan was clearly nervous and shrank into the corner.

“Don't be nervous, I mean no harm.”

Seeing this, Lin Ze just felt a little helpless.

Look at how scared the child is, does he really look like such a bad person?

“I'm just very interested in the book in your hand, so I wanted to talk to you.”

Lin Ze shook his head and pointed at “black goat” in his hand.

“My book?”

After hearing that the other party wasn't looking for trouble, Kineki only slightly relaxed his guard.

“Yes, if I'm not mistaken, this should be a book by Takatsuki Sen, right?”

Lin Ze nodded, a hint of interest in his eyes.

“You also like books written by Takatsuki Sen?”

As soon as Takatsuki Sen was mentioned, Jin Mu Yan instantly became excited.

“Yes, I've always liked Takatsuki Sen.”

Lin Ze nodded, the image of a green-haired loli appearing in his mind.

He did like Takatsuki Sen, but he liked her as a person, not her books.

“Takatsuki Sen's writing is delicate, and her descriptions of those tragic scenes are particularly incisive, and also...”

Once he started talking about novels, and about Takatsuki Sen, Jin Mu Yan instantly became garrulous.

“It's just a pity that I had class on the day of Takatsuki Sen's last fan signing event.”

“By the time I arrived, the bookstore was already closed.”

After saying this, Jin Mu Yan sighed, looking very sad.

“I happen to have a signed book by Takatsuki Sen here, I'll give it to you.”

Seeing this, Lin Ze took out the signed book from before and handed it over.

“A book personally signed by Takatsuki Sen?”

The moment he saw it, Jin Mu Yan's eyes instantly lit up, as if he had found a treasure.

“But if you give it to me, what will you do?”

However, Jin Mu Yan didn't take it immediately, but looked up and asked.

“I've already read it many times, and you like Takatsuki Sen more than I do, you're more suited to own it.”

Lin Ze shook his head, a hint of sincerity in his eyes.

Of course, saying he had read it many times was pure nonsense; he hadn't even read a single word, it had been gathering dust in a corner since he got it.

“But this...”

Even after hearing this, Jin Mu Yan was still hesitant.

“There's no 'but,' just take what I give you!”

Seeing that he was still hesitating, Lin Ze directly pushed the book into his hand.

“Thank you, you're really a good person~”

Looking at the book in his hand, Jin Mu Yan was slightly stunned, and after realizing what happened, a hint of gratitude flashed in his eyes.

“Well, keep it well, consider it a small compensation from me.”

Looking at Jin Mu Yan's pure and innocent eyes, as simple as Ding Zhen's, Lin Ze felt a strange sense of guilt.

He snatched his goddess, and he still had to thank him; this was truly a bit awkward.