For the rest of the day, Yu Wan truly experienced what it meant to split her attention.
The café had just enough customers to keep her busy without overwhelming her, leaving her plenty of mental space to eavesdrop on everything happening in the corner.
Li Yi sat by the window with an open laptop in front of him and the ugly yet adorable little robot beside it.
He looked as though he was working seriously, occasionally typing on the keyboard and taking a sip of his coffee.
But to Yu Wan’s ears, his inner thoughts were deafening.
【Host, if you want to pursue a girl, you have to be sincere.】
【Anyone can say that!】Li Yi’s inner voice sounded on the verge of collapse.【The problem is, how am I supposed to do it?! Should I rip my heart out and show it to her?!】
As Yu Wan wiped down a table, she struggled to keep the corners of her mouth from turning upward.
Don’t laugh. Absolutely don’t laugh.
【Host, please wait a moment. I’m searching the database…】
The System paused for several seconds.
【Got it! There’s an article on Xiaohongshu called How to Win Over Your Dream Girl!】
Li Yi immediately perked up.
【Quick, tell me!】
【First, create chance encounters so she’ll think the two of you are destined to meet.】
【…】Li Yi fell silent for two seconds.
【I already bought the café. Isn’t that destined enough?】
【Second, show your value so she’ll feel secure around you.】
Li Yi paused.【A sense of security?】
【That’s right!】
The System suddenly sounded extremely confident.
【Host, according to my research on modern women’s psychology, the thing they value most is good looks! The second is a sense of security!】
【How do I not give her a sense of security?】Li Yi asked, utterly baffled.
【Host, think about it.】
The System began counting on its fingers.
【You’re handsome, rich, and you dress flashily every day. At first glance, you don’t look like someone who upholds proper male virtue. More importantly, you’ve been coming on way too strong. You’ve only just met the heroine, yet you’re already constantly showing concern for her. Anyone would think you’re some rich playboy!】
【A playboy? Me?!】
Li Yi’s inner voice practically cracked.
【I’ve lived for twenty six years and I’ve never even held a girl’s hand! What exactly have I been playing around with?!】
【But the heroine doesn’t know that!】
The System patiently reasoned with him.
【From her perspective, you’re just some strange rich guy who suddenly appeared and immediately offered her a fifty thousand yuan monthly salary. No matter how you look at it, it seems like a premeditated attempt to hit on her.】
【…But it is a premeditated attempt to hit on her.】
【Exactly!】
The System replied righteously.
【You have to let the heroine know that although you’re rich, you don’t fool around with women. You’re a respectable man!】
Li Yi fell silent.
After seeing a customer out the door, Yu Wan stole another glance at him.
He was staring intently at his laptop screen, brows knitted together.
Anyone looking at him would think he was contemplating some world changing problem.
Who would have guessed he was actually wracking his brain over how to chase a girl?
【So how do I let her know?】Li Yi asked again.
【I can’t exactly walk up to her and say, “I’m rich, but I’ve never been in a relationship before.” That’s way too embarrassing!】
【You need the right opportunity.】
The System sounded more confident with every word.
【According to Xiaohongshu, if you want a girl to feel secure, you first have to show her that you’re devoted. For example, reject another girl’s attempt to hit on you!】
Li Yi: 【…Where exactly am I supposed to find another girl trying to hit on me?】
The moment he finished speaking, the café door opened.
Three young women walked in, chatting cheerfully.
“Wow, this café even has little robots on the tables!”
“Yeah! They’re so cute!”
Yu Wan looked up and professionally greeted them.
“Welcome.”
Then she watched as all three pairs of eyes landed squarely on Li Yi in the corner.
Yu Wan: “…”
As expected of the male lead.
The timing was almost too perfect.
After placing their orders, the three women didn’t go find seats. Instead, they lingered beside the counter, nudging each other while whispering.
Yu Wan’s hearing was far too good.
She heard every word.
“That guy is so handsome. Go ask for his WeChat.”
“I don’t dare. You go.”
“Let’s go together!”
Yu Wan lowered her head, pretending to sort the coffee beans.
Finally, the boldest of the three was pushed forward.
Taking a deep breath, she walked over to Li Yi with a sweet smile.
“Excuse me, handsome. Could I add you on WeChat?”
Li Yi looked up, instantly becoming wary.
He glanced at the girl in front of him, then at Yu Wan behind the counter.
Yu Wan kept her head lowered, but her ears were practically standing upright.
【It’s happening! It’s happening!】
The System sounded unbelievably excited.
【Host, this is your chance to show how devoted you are!】
Li Yi took a deep breath.
Then he spoke, his voice neither loud nor soft, but perfectly audible throughout the entire café.
“Sorry. I’m allergic to women.”
The entire café fell silent.
The smile on the young woman’s face froze.
Yu Wan’s hand jerked, scattering coffee beans all over the floor.
【Host!】
The System’s voice cracked.
【What do you mean you’re allergic to women?! Who told you to say that?!】
【Didn’t you tell me to show my devotion?】
Li Yi sounded completely justified.
【If I’m allergic to every other woman, then naturally I’m only not allergic to her. Isn’t that the ultimate devotion?】
【…】
【What? Was I wrong?】
The System remained silent for several long seconds before speaking with great difficulty.
【Host, logically speaking, there’s nothing wrong with it. But… your excuse makes it sound like you have some serious medical condition…】
The young woman’s face slowly turned bright red.
Her lips pressed tightly together while her shoulders trembled.
Yu Wan had a feeling she was desperately trying not to burst into laughter.
“Sorry to bother you!”
The young woman quickly bowed before running back to her friends.
The three girls huddled together, whispering among themselves while stealing glances at Li Yi, before erupting into barely suppressed laughter.
Li Yi expressionlessly continued typing on his keyboard.
But Yu Wan could still hear his thoughts.
【System, what are they laughing at?】
【Replying to Host, they’re probably laughing because they think you’re an idiot.】
【…】
Yu Wan lowered her head and bit her lip hard.
She couldn’t laugh. She absolutely could not laugh.
She was earning a monthly salary of fifty thousand yuan.
She had to respect her boss.
【Forget it.】
Li Yi’s inner voice sounded utterly exhausted.
【What about the heroine? Has her affection level gone up?】
【…No! It’s still 0.】
【Why?!】
Li Yi cried out in despair.
【Didn’t I already show how dependable I am? Why doesn’t she like me yet?!】
【I think that’s perfectly normal,】the system replied dryly.
【After all, most normal people wouldn’t fall for an idiot.】