My love game is too abstract

Serena almost spat out her milk tea.

"You, what... what do you mean by asking me to pretend to be your girlfriend?"

"There's also a term called 'female companion,' whichever you prefer."

"Is that the issue here?" Serena frowned at him. "What kind of gathering specifically requires bringing a female companion?!"

"Well..." Yarrow smiled helplessly.

Four hours earlier.

"This is your club application report. If there are no issues, sign here, and you can officially start activities next week."

Student Council President Rachel pushed a document in front of Yarrow. The name of the club on it was no longer the old-fashioned 'Friendship Club,' but the more easily understood 'Wishing Well.'

Changing the name did make people want to explore it.

He signed it and handed it back.

Rachel took it, glanced at it, and smiled at him. "Then, let me congratulate you in advance, President Yarrow."

"President, you're too kind," Yarrow said.

He also sighed inwardly. As expected of someone with the principal's backing, even the procedures weren't followed as before. The one-month trial period was completely ignored, and the Student Council directly approved it for him.

Having connections is different.

Rachel folded her hands together, propped them on her chin, and stared at him, saying:

"Also, regarding the previous proposal, would you like to reconsider it?"

She was referring to the proposal for him to join the Student Council.

"I can tell you clearly that the various factions within the academy are currently in chaotic conflict, fighting openly and secretly for limited resources. The Student Council is also struggling to manage, so I desperately need talented individuals like you with strength to join. If you're willing, I can definitely give you the best resources. What do you say?"

"I must apologize, but I currently have no intention of joining the Student Council," Yarrow said frankly.

"Is that so..." Rachel lowered her eyes, looking thoughtful.

In fact, when they came to invite him before, Yarrow had already noticed that the Student Council was not very harmonious internally. Rachel's attempt to win him over this time was also to expand her support group.

He didn't want to get involved in campus political dramas before even establishing a foothold.

He still needed to observe before making a decision.

Seeing Rachel's thoughtful expression, he asked curiously, "Are there many disputes within the academy now?"

Rachel snapped out of her thoughts, glanced at him, and smiled coldly:

"They're just insects anyway. I'll kill them one by one sooner or later."

The president's gentle appearance concealed a truly ruthless personality.

Yarrow quickly changed the subject. "By the way, I remember that clubs also have levels, right? The higher the level, the more funding you can apply for?"

Rachel nodded and replied, "Yes, to encourage everyone to build up their clubs, there's a point system. As long as the club holds activities, increases its recruitment rate, and participates in some gatherings and competitions held by the academy, you can earn points. Every hundred points will raise the club by one level."

"There are five levels in total. After the level is raised, the more academy resources you can get. Of course, what more people care about is the activity funding that can be allocated. As long as you raise it to the second level, you can not only waive the rent for the club activity room, but also receive five gold lang of activity funding every month."

Although he established the club just to easily obtain wish spirits, it wouldn't be a bad thing to raise the club's level for the future.

Moreover, what he wants to do is help others solve their difficulties, and this kind of thing sometimes inevitably requires spending money. It's always better to have a source of funding than to spend his own money.

In addition, the activity room that the academy gave him isn't free either. He has to pay rent every month, which is also an expense. It's natural to save if he can.

"But, President, you see, my new club has special circumstances, and there are few activities that I can currently participate in. Is there a simple and quick way to raise the level?" Yarrow asked.

"There is, besides competitions, the academy also organizes some gatherings. Some are academic seminars, and some are just social banquets. Participating in these also earns points, about ten points for one time," Rachel said.

"Ten points... that means I have to participate ten times to reach the rent-free level," Yarrow thought.

"Are there any gatherings I can participate in recently?"

"Recently?"

Rachel took out a notebook from the drawer and looked at it.

"There is one, next week. Well, compared to a gathering, it should be more like a tea chat exchange meeting. Do you want to participate?" she said.

"Of course," Yarrow nodded immediately.

He also knew what kind of club he had. In the short term, it might only be him alone. There were few ways to earn points, so he naturally couldn't miss such a low-threshold opportunity.

Rachel smiled slightly. "Then, I'll apply for you. Next Saturday afternoon, bring your girlfriend and join this gathering at the Red Apple Flower Garden."

"Thank you, President," Yarrow said.

But then he felt something was wrong and immediately asked, "Wait, what girlfriend?"

"Your girlfriend. This gathering is a tea chat about love, equivalent to an exchange meeting between couples. Naturally, you have to bring your girlfriend," Rachel said.

"The academy... even organizes this kind of gathering..." Yarrow said in surprise.

"After all, most students are teenagers and girls in their adolescence. This kind of gathering is very easy to attract attention and is quite popular. In comparison, things like the 'Warwick Academic Theory Seminar' always have to use credits as bait to attract some people to participate. Sometimes it's really difficult," Rachel sighed.

"Uh, can I participate alone?" Yarrow asked.

Rachel smiled slightly after hearing his words. "You're really humorous."

"So that's how it is. I urgently need a female friend who can accompany me to the tea party," Yarrow spread his hands and said to Serena.

The academy doesn't hold many gatherings in a year. If he wants to raise the club's level as soon as possible, he naturally can't miss any of them.

As for the female companion, although he already had that kind of relationship with Zesia, asking him to bring the Silver Dragon Queen to a love tea party? What a joke! He didn't want to be on the front page of the campus newspaper in this way.

He could only ask Serena for help.

"Please, Serena, waiving the monthly rent is really important to me," Yarrow pleaded with his hands together.

"But, but..." Serena turned her head away.

"You know what the consequences would be if you took me there, right?"

"Of course, I know."

This is equivalent to officially announcing their relationship.

Regardless of how they see themselves, in the eyes of others, they are already a couple, and they will be addressed as such afterward.

Moreover, Yarrow is already somewhat famous in the academy, so this will inevitably bring some attention to Serena.

Seeing her looking down with a troubled expression, Yarrow sighed.

"If you're unwilling, then I'll just have to hire a temp..."

"You dare! You..."

Serena suddenly shouted at him anxiously, but seeing Yarrow's somewhat surprised expression, she closed her mouth and turned her head away.

After a moment of silence, she finally said:

"I understand, I'll go with you then,"

Then she quickly glanced at him and looked away again:

"Just consider it... just consider it returning the favor from before."