Since I've already time-traveled, of course I'm going to take the shortcut!

Chapter 16 Triggers a Reputation Event

Seeing Xu Ping'an's anxious and worried expression, Lü Yao thought to himself that this kid was really taking it to heart.

So she gave him some advice, saying, "There are many kinds of women. Some are vain and materialistic. For the like, just wait until you make money and show it to them."

Xu Pingan was puzzled: "Show it to her?"

Lu Yao affirmed, "That's right, money is for women to see, not for them to spend. When you have rice in your hand, the chickens will come by themselves. Once you've spilled all the rice, the chickens will leave."

My friend's words may be a bit rough, but his reasoning is absolutely correct.

Xu Pingan rubbed his chin and said, "She's not that kind of person, and she's much richer than me."

Oh?

Isn't this a perfect match for my major?

Lü Yao laughed and said, "That's simple. Lick! Lick like crazy!"

Xu Pingan was confused: "Brother Donkey, you just told me never to be a simp, didn't you?"

Lu Yao laughed and said, "How can that be the same? Ordinary women are not worth licking, because women will only affect your speed of drawing your sword. But rich women are different. Rich women will only buy you better and faster swords."

Xu Pingan looked at Lü Yao as if he were a ghost, but he still said with distress, "I really took the initiative, but it didn't work."

Lu Yao took a cigarette from Xu Ping'an's cigarette, lit it, and casually exhaled smoke, saying, "There are different kinds of licking. Some people can become 'Wolf Warriors' through licking, while others can only be 'licking dogs.' So you have to know how to lick, to lick skillfully."

"A woman's heart may be like a man's penis, only getting harder the more you lick it. But if you persevere and sincerely and earnestly lick it until the very end, won't you still be able to soften her heart? As for how to lick it, I'll teach you."

Lu Yao began to offer Xu Pingan a specific plan: "You can start with the people around that girl—teachers, classmates, friends, even relatives. Take the high-level route of social connections and show them your sincerity and reliability. You need to be as ubiquitous as air around her."

Xu Pingan listened attentively, but his doubts were equally strong: "Will this really work?"

Lü Yao laughed and said, "Of course not."

Xu Pingan was really going to get depressed: "Brother! I wasn't arguing with you."

Lu Yao shrugged and laughed, "I wasn't messing around with you. The key to this strategy is at the end. When you pester her like a ghost, she'll definitely get impatient, even disgusted and angry. She might even find you and have a big fight."

Lu Yao stubbed out his cigarette and said seriously, "This is the crucial moment to change your previous image."

Xu Ping'an was indeed attracted to Lü Yao.

Lu Yao lowered his voice and said, "At this point, don't argue, don't rush, just stand there quietly and let her vent her anger on you. Once she's calmed down enough, you can say—"

"I'm sorry for causing you distress. I like you, but I also know that my reputation used to be bad, so I did a lot of things. It's just that I've never liked someone this much before, and I don't know how to deal with my emotions. I toss and turn every night, my mind is full of you. But I wasn't like this before."

When Lü Yao spoke these words, his voice was low and his tone was very serious, even to the point that Xu Ping'an, a man, was drawn into the conversation.

After saying that, Lü Yao snapped out of his daze and chuckled, "Now, add this last sentence: 'I'm sorry I did a lot of stupid things lately, I won't bother you anymore,' then turn around and leave. Don't look back, and don't contact me again."

Xu Ping'an was stunned when he heard this.

He put himself in her shoes. If a girl were to pursue him so persistently, and he scolded her before doing this, even if he still wasn't interested in her, he would still feel a little guilty.

That's a ruthless move!

Xu Pingan exclaimed excitedly, "Awesome, Brother Donkey! Where did you even research this?!"

After his initial excitement subsided, Xu Pingan still asked with some uncertainty, "But what if she really ignores me after I leave?"

Lu Yao smiled and shook his head: "You can take ninety-nine steps toward her, but for the last step, she must come to you. Otherwise, you're abandoning your own self-respect and dignity to endlessly support another person. And how can you expect others to respect someone who doesn't love themselves?"

At this point, Lü Yao's thoughts drifted: "If you really can't let go, then wait."

Xu Pingan: "Wait?"

Lu Yao smiled and said, "Yes, wait. Wait until you regain your composure, until you still feel attracted to her when you see her again but can remain calm, and then go over and say hello in a natural way—long time no see."

This is enough.

This combo first uses emotional rebound to reverse Xu Ping'an's initial impression in the other party's mind, then creates a contrast with a swift withdrawal, and finally makes the other party fall into self-examination.

This method, while not guaranteeing a 100% success rate, worked on at least seven out of ten girls.

Xu Pingan seemed to understand, yet also seemed not to.

Lü Yao picked up his wine glass: "Alright, let's drink."

After finishing his drinks and heading back, Xu Ping'an, still tipsy, chatted with Lü Yao as they walked, saying that Lü Yao was now so impressive that he couldn't understand him, and that they had taken classes together, so why hadn't he learned any of this stuff?

Upon hearing this, Lü Yao laughed and said, "Talent can't be learned."

As they were chatting, Lü Yao suddenly stopped. Xu Ping'an, who was beside him, took a step forward before turning back in surprise and asking, "What's wrong?"

No sooner had he finished speaking than three figures darted out from the side of the path leading back to school, blocking the way.

Xu Ping'an snapped to attention and immediately shielded Lü Yao, asking, "What's going on? Did my old buddy come knocking on your door again?"

Lü Yao: "..."

He looked at the man in the lead, who looked somewhat familiar, pointed at him, and said, "It's you. What's your name again?"

The veins on Li Qi'an's forehead throbbed as he led the group.

Fuck you!

You can't even remember my name? That's so damn insulting!

Li Qi'an had just raised his chin, ready to give his name and say something tough, when Lü Yao waved his hand to interrupt him: "Never mind, it's not important. What do you mean by this?"

Li Qi'an was furious when his words were cut off.

What doesn't matter?

How can it not be important?

Even in this situation, are you still pretending with me?

Li Qi'an gritted his teeth, approaching Lü Yao as he said, "Brothers, help me hold that pretty boy down later, I'm going to slap his face until it's swollen!"

Xu Pingan looked back and saw that there were two more people behind him.

He stared ahead, tilted his head, and said to Lü Yao, "Brother Donkey, I'll hold off the two behind you, then you run! Call Xiao Shu for help!"

Gu Xiaoshu is almost at the seventh stage of physical transformation.

She's strong enough!

But Lü Yao didn't budge. He even patted Xu Ping'an on the shoulder with satisfaction and advised, "Move over a bit, don't block my way from showing off."

Xu Ping'an was completely stunned: "Huh?"

Lü Yao was amused.

What?

My buddy's reputation event finally triggered!