After deciding to give up, he started to gain popularity

After helping Kaguya to a protruding rock pile, he took off her shoes and began to check her wound.

Kaguya was also very cooperative. She didn't show any resistance at all. Instead, she took the initiative to lift up her feet. But for some reason, it seemed that she lifted them too high and almost touched his forehead.

"President, why don't you check it more carefully? I don't think it's possible to come up with a detailed report after just a few seconds of observation. It would be better to observe it for a while longer." Kaguya Shinomiya suggested.

"Uh...you're right." So Xiachuan Zou repeated the action again.

"It hurts here..." He gently touched the injured part of the other person. He originally just wanted to go through the formalities, but he didn't expect that the other person would react this time.

"pain."

"Eh? But just now I was still..."

"Maybe it's because of the delayed pain of the wound. I didn't feel anything just now, but after the president touched it, it suddenly became very painful." Kaguya Shinomiya analyzed calmly.

"Oh, so that's it..." Xiachuan Zou nodded, agreeing with what she said.

After all, it might be because the atmosphere was too tense before, and the adrenaline secreted had a certain analgesic effect. Once the mind relaxed, the pain sensation returned.

But after confirming this, there was nothing he could do. Not only did he not have any medical equipment, but the people who could help him were also quite far away. The key point was that he couldn't just leave Kaguya alone here - unless she was willing to sacrifice herself and let him carry her or carry her on his back.

"..."

"Sorry, it's because I was too anxious that your foot was injured..." Xiachuan Kanade said guiltily.

Although Kaguya seemed to be quite pleased with the reward she received, compared to such an insignificant thing, her physical condition was definitely more of a concern to him, especially since he felt that this condition was caused by him.

"The checkpoint ahead seems to be quite far away from us, and we don't know if we can go out directly from the side later. Why don't we go back and find the person in charge of the checkpoint just now to ask where the exit of the venue is?" Xia Chuanzo suggested.

"Exit?" Shinomiya Kaguya frowned, "Could it be that the president wants to give up his rights?"

"Yeah." Xia Chuan Zou nodded, "After all, given your current situation, it's not appropriate for you to continue participating."

Even though they haven't seen the later levels yet, they probably haven't seen anything like it that can be passed by just taking a casual walk, right?

This would certainly be interesting under normal circumstances, but now there is a special situation where there is a wounded person.

“……” Kaguya was silent. This was completely different from what she had imagined.

She had lied to the other party during the first checkup and said it didn't hurt because she didn't want to worry Xiachuan Zou. She thought she could go through the whole process with her willpower. Later, she thought that if she cried out in pain, the president would just carry her and leave like he did just now. But she didn't expect that she would choose to abstain...

Where's the courage you had just now? Stand up, President!

"I don't seem to be in pain anymore." Shinomiya Kaguya said in a deep voice.

"Ah?" Xiachuan Kanade didn't react for a moment.

"I mean, my feet don't seem to hurt anymore, so there's no problem for me to complete the whole course." In order to prove the credibility of her words, Shinomiya Kaguya endured the pain from her feet and walked several steps without changing her expression.

"But you just said..."

"It's all just an illusion. I was too concerned just now, so I mistook the president's touch for pain."

"..." Xiachuan Zou was silent.

He is not a fool, how could he believe her sudden explanation?

It would have been fine if he had brought it up earlier, but as soon as he proposed to give up, the other party refuted his previous statement. Isn't the reason obvious - Kaguya would rather endure the constant pain than give up and continue to participate in the game.

But is this necessary? Although this year's Test of Courage is indeed more interesting than usual, it is really not necessary to endure the physical pain to experience the whole process.

Yes, indeed, for Kaguya this should be an experience she cherishes very much, and he certainly understands her thoughts.

Because for someone from her family background, let alone more complicated entertainment activities, even the very simple game of playing house is something she probably never experienced in her childhood. That is why she cherishes such opportunities so much.

So he couldn't persuade her. Even if he insisted on giving up, Kaguya would try her best to experience it alone, because she was such a strong girl.

"Let me confirm again... Even if you are injured, Kaguya, you don't want to give up the Test of Courage, right?"

"President, you are so long-winded. It's just a minor injury. It doesn't hurt..."

"Are you going to lie to me?" Xiachuan Zou stared at her.

"..." Shinomiya Kaguya turned her face away, and after a long while she whispered, "It hurts a little bit at most, just a little bit..."

"Then there's nothing we can do." Xia Chuan Zou sighed, then squatted down with his back to her.

"You don't mind if I carry your words on your back, right?"

"Eh hey hey???" Shinomiya Kaguya was almost stunned.

How did my wish come true all of a sudden? But why not hug me? It would be nice to carry me on your back, so I can feel the president's broad back...

Miss Sha Diao started to get entangled in some strange things again.

Seeing that there was no movement behind him, Xiachuan Zou thought that the other party was feeling a little embarrassed.

"There's no other way, right? I can't just watch you force yourself to do it alone, right?"

"President..." Shinomiya Kaguya murmured, her eyes flickering.

It turns out that the president knows everything...

Even though her little thoughts were seen through, Shinomiya Kaguya was still unwilling to admit defeat, otherwise it would seem as if she had actively hinted to the other party to do so.

"No, there's nothing I can do. Since the president has said so..."

After showing a helpless look, Shinomiya Kaguya swayed and lay on Natsukawa Kanade's back, but she still reminded him:

"Please don't misunderstand me, President. I didn't refuse you only because you took the initiative to ask me, and the situation was special. I won't agree to it so easily next time..."

"Yes, yes, of course I know." Xia Chuan Zou shrugged and didn't care.

After all, what the other party said was the truth, and he himself was not naive enough to think that Kaguya Shinomiya would start to like him just after a few intimate contacts.

That was no longer something he should fantasize about.

157. Then let’s give birth to a baseball team

Kaguya is very light, and it feels like she weighs only about 100 pounds. But even so, given Natsukawa Kanade's physical strength, it is impossible for him to complete all the levels of the challenge while carrying her on his back in one breath. He will definitely have to rest for a while in the middle.

"President, are you okay? If it doesn't work, I think we should just give up?" Kaguya Shinomiya asked worriedly.

After completing another test of courage while carrying her on his back, Natsukawa Zou fell into a long period of fatigue. He sat on a pile of rocks and rested for a long time before he recovered.

"..." Hearing Kaguya Shinomiya's worried words, Natsukawa Kanade was silent for a while and then shook his head, "I think I can still do it..."

Now it was his turn to force himself.

Especially when he heard the naive Miss Kaguya say "no", he felt that he had no way out. Not only that, but endless strength surged up from the bottom of his heart.

Do you understand the value of a boy's self-esteem? In short, you must be resurrected with full blood!

"Besides, I heard from the level leader just now that the next one should be the last one, and it doesn't involve any physical activity. It can be passed by just taking a casual walk along the path. Of course, even if there is another chase battle that requires running all over the field, I can handle it!"

"..." Shinomiya Kaguya didn't say anything, but just nodded at him with a smile on her face.

Although the president is the most handsome when he is serious, the president who is showing off is not bad either! He is even cuter than she imagined!

Shinomiya Kaguya felt it was a pity. If only she had brought a camera in, she would have taken a good picture of the president!

Seeing that there was still a thin layer of sweat on Natsukawa Kanade's forehead, Shinomiya Kaguya handed him a handkerchief.

"President, please use this."

Xiachuan Zou just glanced at it and shook his head and refused: "No, I can just wipe it with my hand."

Even though he has lived here for so many years, there are still some things he can't get used to, such as carrying a handkerchief with him, which he thinks is a bit too "unmanly".

So normally when his hands and face got dirty he would go straight to the sink to clean them. If the conditions were not right he would usually just wipe them with his hands.

"President, do you dislike me?" Shinomiya Kaguya whispered, her tone sounding weak and fragile, as if she was hurt.

"No, no, I definitely didn't mean that." Xia Chuan Zou quickly waved his hands to deny it, "It's more like I'm worried about dirtying your handkerchief..."

"But handkerchiefs always get dirty, don't they?" Kaguya Shinomiya tilted her head and looked at him in confusion. "If it's never used, doesn't it lose its meaning? That's too pitiful."

"..."

So is this the point? Natsukawa Kanade was confused.

It seems like boys and girls really care about different things? But is it the other way around for them?!

Logically speaking, Kaguya is the one who needs to care about sharing a handkerchief, right? Why is it that now he seems to be the "woman" who cares about such things?

"Okay, I'll take it." Xia Chuan Zou had no choice but to take it.

It would be too hypocritical to refuse further. Since the other party didn't care, he should be more generous.

I used a handkerchief to wipe away the sweat that was almost dripping down my face, and also cleaned my forehead and neck. Only then did the sticky feeling gradually dissipate.

However, this is not the full effect - probably because it is well preserved on Kaguya's body, not only when using it, there is a fragrance similar to Kaguya's body coming from its surface, even after use, this fragrance will always linger around him, just a light sniff with the tip of the nose can feel the endless fragrance.

It was as if Kaguya was still lying on his back, breathing softly into his ear...

"..."

"President?"

"I'm here! I'm thinking about the next level!" After Xia Chuan Zou reacted, he quickly began to explain that he was actually doing serious work and was not thinking about anything else.

"Anyway! We've rested enough, let's just finish the challenge in one go!"

After saying that, without waiting for Kaguya Shinomiya to refuse, he squatted down again and invited: "Come on Kaguya, let's fight quickly and decisively."

"Uh... um..." Miss Sha Diao nodded woodenly.

She had originally thought of recycling the handkerchief and keeping it for display, but she didn't expect the president to kick it directly into his pocket.

Do you like the gift she gave you so much?! Shinomiya Kaguya was secretly delighted.

Humph, it seems like the day when the president is captured by her is just around the corner!

However, the closer you are to success, the more you need to stay calm and not act too hastily, lest you reveal your flaws and be discovered by the president.

Well, anyway, keep going, Kaguya Shinomiya, you’re the best!

With excitement in her heart, Miss Sha Diao once again lay on Natsukawa Kanade's back, but this time she was experienced. She was no longer like before, with her heart pounding like a deer, and she had to rely on the "safe posture" to maintain her rationality.

But the most important thing is that even though she kept feeling the pleasant scent coming from the president, she did not indulge in it anymore. Instead, she was able to fully utilize her useful brain and think. This was probably because with the continuous stimulation, her sensitivity had decreased?

In other words, she was able to treat her close contact with the president with a normal attitude!

Now she is no longer afraid of losing her mind!

Oh, what? Hugging, carrying, holding hands, etc., it feels like this is the extent of it. Apart from the fact that she felt nervous in the beginning, it just felt like that - she's getting bored of it.

Even now, even if the president asked her gently if she could date him for the rest of her life, she would not panic at all, but would tease him domineeringly, "Oh, so the president likes me so much? It's really unexpected." "In that case, the president, tell me how much you like me? You have to be sincere so I can believe it?"...

But then again, should she hesitate before agreeing? After all, everyone says that girls who date too easily are often not favored? And what if the president dislikes her for being boring after dating? It's useless for her to ask Xiao Ai about this? After all, no one likes her...

……

"President, let me ask you a question."

"Huh? You say."

"How many children do you want?"

"...???"

158. Start cosplaying as Zhao Zilong now!

"President, let me ask you a question."