The Most Random System

"So, you're not planning to visit the geology museum, is that right?"

Xue Jian was truly double-standard. As soon as Lin Li pulled Chen Yu Ying over, he immediately put on a much gentler smile.

"Yes, Teacher," Chen Yu Ying nodded, "Lin Li just calculated that even if we walk very slowly, we'll definitely reach the outdoor base before noon, so we can meet up with you all by then. We'll only miss the museum.

In fact, I considered hiking up the mountain earlier while planning, but everyone might not have accepted it, so I planned for the cable car instead."

"Alright. But you must ensure safety; just focus on the hike and don't let any other incidents happen, like visiting other attractions on the way.

If we don't see you by noon, you both will have to handwrite at least a 2000-word review. If it's serious, I won't show mercy—I'll report it to the school for a demerit."

Xue Jian was addressing Chen Yu Ying at first, but the last sentence immediately turned towards Lin Li.

The smiling face turned serious at lightning speed.

Thinking about it makes one laugh.

But Lin Li nodded honestly.

"Okay, Yu Ying, you have the teacher's number anyway, so keep your ringtone on. If the two of them cause any trouble, just call me."

"Okay, thank you, Teacher, for the trouble."

"It's nothing. Hiking is good; it's indeed more meaningful than taking the cable car. I loved hiking when I was younger. If it weren't for needing to lead everyone at the museum, I might have joined you," Xue Jian waved his hand.

Lin Li and Bai Bufan stood to the side, looking at their noses and hearts, obediently standing in punishment.

That's not what he had just said to the two of them.

Though they wanted to complain, they knew speaking up now would mean getting scolded, so they chose to stay silent.

"Lin Li, I'm suddenly kind of supporting you to study harder. When can you also enjoy such privileges so I can bask in some glory?"

After Xue Jian left, Bai Bufan clicked his tongue and said.

"Like the class leader treatment? Then I'd need the class leader's face and her voice. Didn't you see Xue Jian's gaze? Like looking at his own daughter. Looking at us, it's like looking at rebellious kids, not even his biological ones," Lin Li showed a lot of self-awareness.

"Indeed, Xue Jian is like our stepfather—big and fierce." Bai Bufan nodded in agreement.

Lin Li: "..."

Damn.

Although Bai Bufan did it on purpose, Lin Li now deeply understood why stepmom is called stepmom, and not stepmother.

After all, it's really not fair for stepfathers.

Chen Yu Ying and Ding Sihan handed some things that wouldn't be needed on the hike to Qu Wanqiu, for her to take up by cable car. Lin Li and Bai Bufan hadn't brought much originally.

However, Lin Li gave his power bank to Zhou Baowei, deciding to use Bai Bufan's if needed on the way.

Lighter by one brick at least.

"Let's go, let's hike," Chen Yu Ying and Ding Sihan soon returned.

"Give me the bag." Lin Li honored his agreement, reaching out to the two.

"It's okay, I can carry it myself." Chen Yu Ying remained very gentle and considerate.

Ding Sihan was equivalent to one-tenth of a Bai Bufan, unceremoniously taking off her sling bag and handing it to Lin Li, while persuading Chen Yu Ying, "Ying Bao, no need to be polite. It's what a servant like him should do. Xiaolinzi, catch this."

"Got it—Ding Sihan might be shameless, but she's not wrong this time." Lin Li smiled as he took Ding Sihan's sling bag, "Class leader, give it to me. If you sweat later, I'll feel guilty. This weight is nothing to me."

Girls do tend to bring a bit more, and with most carrying power banks and water, the backpack can't possibly be lightweight.

No matter how cool a summer morning is, it's still summer.

"Alright~ thank you then." Chen Yu Ying, not overly formal, smiled and handed her bag to him after seeing Lin Li insist.

"Lin Li, mine—take it," Bai Bufan, who was squatting by the roadside, got up and said in a commanding tone.

This useless one even dared to act arrogantly.

However, considering he had indeed promised, Lin Li still reached out and took it.

"Damn, what the hell did you pack? Why is it so heavy?" Because the actual weight was way off from expected, Lin Li almost got toppled by the swaying backpack.

No wonder Bai Bufan handed it over with both hands.

"Nothing much, just essentials for the road." Bai Bufan seemed a bit innocent.

Lin Li wouldn't rummage through a girl's bag, but Bai Bufan didn't have much human rights here.

Lin Li directly opened Bai Bufan's backpack.

And then he laughed in frustration.

Damn it.

The backpack was loaded with pebble stones.

Lin Li glanced at the roadside spot where Bai Bufan had been squatting. A part of the stone pile was missing, likely the ones he had just picked up.

"Bai Bufan, explain to me, what's with this Patrick Star behavior? How are these stones road essentials?" Lin Li said with a cold smile.

"Lin Li, didn't you have a childhood? Haven't you heard of the fairy tale 'Hansel and Gretel'? The brother and sister threw stones on the road to find their way back after being abandoned. So if we drop stones along the way, we can find our way home in case we get lost, preventing Old Jian from worrying.

Isn't this method more reliable than those unreliable maps? And I heard there's a delicacy called 'ledge stones,' so this becomes a precious ingredient. If we don't get lost, I'll make it for you at the barbecue later!"

Bai Bufan spoke with such conviction—offering not just one but multiple reasons.

Lin Li: "..."

After a moment of silence, Lin Li laughed heartily.

Everyone, now you know why Lin Li could only call Ding Sihan one-tenth of a Bai Bufan for her shameless antics, right?

There's a chasm between the two.

"Lin Li, return my bag for a moment, I forgot to put something in." Lin Li turned, only to see Ding Sihan holding a big stone, seriously asking him.

Damn it.

Underestimated Ding Sihan.

At least half a Bai Bufan.

And with much room for growth.

"Damn!!"

Someone roared while others laughed.

The joy of the three was built on Lin Li's misery.

"Haven't seen Lin Li so anxious in a long time, feels great!" Bai Bufan was the happiest he'd ever been.

Beside him, Ding Sihan raised her hand toward Bai Bufan.

As they were about to high-five, Bai Bufan suddenly pulled his hand back, causing Ding Sihan to stumble.

Ding Sihan: "..."

Boys who get along well with Lin Li are indeed no good either.

Faced with Ding Sihan's resentful gaze, Bai Bufan awkwardly explained, "Sorry, I don't stammer when speaking anymore, but I still have some fear of interacting with girls my age..."

Then Bai Bufan sighed.

"Bufan, are you fantasizing a bit?" Lin Li suddenly laughed as he looked at Bai Bufan.

"Huh? Just for a high-five, you're already naming the kid and planning their education?" Ding Sihan asked warily.

Bai Bufan got nervous, "Don't slander me! I'm not fantasizing."

"Really not fantasizing?" Lin Li's smile became even more mischievous.

"I just..." Bai Bufan hesitated for a moment.

Was Lin Li talking about fantasizing... or about fantasizing about Feifei?

"Maybe... maybe a bit of fantasizing?" As a follower of the Fei Sect, Bai Bufan couldn't hold it back, scratching his head awkwardly and finally smiling.

If Dr. Fei continued the therapy, maybe he wouldn't be so fearful of interacting with girls his age?

Thank you Lin Li, for affirming the creed of the Fei Sect.

To enter the Fei Sect, one must fantasize!

"Human nature," Lin Li also smiled and nodded.

Ding Sihan looked at the two boys whose smiles were becoming strange, full of question marks.

What was going on?