I Love You, Miss Genius

"No chance."

Kramer's heart felt like it was pricked. "Um... you're being too straightforward, aren't you?"

"I don't want you to waste your time and energy."

"Where do I fall short? Is it because her family is wealthy?" Kramer asked.

"It has nothing to do with that."

"Then why did you say that?" Kramer suddenly realized something, "Are you saying she already has a boyfriend?"

Jim nodded, then spoke seriously, "That person is outstanding-so outstanding that I trust him with my life. While she may appear to be a deity to the rest of the world, I see her as a normal girl capable of pursuing happiness.

"I hope she can live an ordinary and happy life, marry, and have children like everyone else."

The more Kramer listened, the more confused he felt. "W-What are you talking about? What deity? Who is she, exactly? Why does it sound like she's very formidable? Is she a celebrity?"

what he said earlier was inappropriate. "You

scrutinized Jim. "No, you're

his gaze. "What could I be hiding

better come clean. Otherwise, I'm calling all our old classmates over tonight

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Our old classmates definitely won't let you off. Don't refuse tonight. Let's have

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barbecue together!"

awkward and looked toward

and walked over. "What's the

with some

fine. You can

looked at Kramer. "Apologize to them for

the most important thing

you're not being a good friend! We've all come from far away, wanting to gather with you, but you're

corner of his eye, sensing that Jim's decision not to go was most likely due