Smile Code (Lost Laughter) 失笑 - Zhu Le 祖乐

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Gu Yi created a document for herself with tips:

1. Use indirect hints to probe Liang Daiwen's past, the ultimate goal is to get him to express his feelings and fall for her-don't forget to treat it accordingly;

2. The conversation should be natural, don't be nervous. He may not express it, but he's not bad at reading comprehension. If he realizes his feelings, it'll likely be the end of the show;

3. When dealing with men, use a man's methods.

So what is a man's method?

While staring blankly at her computer, she received two messages. The first was from Yu Dule, saying he invited Guan Xingxin to Disneyland this weekend, but she replied she was busy. The second was from Guan Xingxin, asking Gu Yi if she wanted to come over for tea this weekend. After reading the messages, Gu Yi felt sympathy for Yu Dule. It was clear that Guan Xingxin wasn't interested in him much. Although Yu Dule was a cute guy, chasing after Guan Xingxin was like a small internet celebrity chasing after a big star.

And for Gu Yi, wasn't it the same with Liang Daiwen? To cross the beauty barrier and chase after an impossible person, both she and Yu Dule were on the starting line, facing various obstacles. At the sound of the gunshot, everyone would show their abilities.

She suddenly realized: Liang Daiwen and Guan Xingxin were two towering mountains of beauty in the psychological clinic. When it came to love, it didn't work out, like a joke. She and Yu Dule were both stand-up comedians, mere mortals, and when it came to falling for two ethereal people, even jokes weren't as good.

At this point, discussing the obstacles with other contestants didn't make sense. With this realization, she walked into the office and accidentally tossed her tips onto the wall, where the whole office could see them. Jacqueline looked up as she switched the page, asking calmly, "Is this a new topic?"

"Yes, the laws of love between urban men and women..."

"Then submit a proposal for me next week, make it more interesting, and distinguish it from the usual emotional self-help stuff."

Gu Yi sighed inwardly, reluctantly accepting her task.

Yu Dule was an optimistic and thick-skinned boy, full of endless experiences, and she didn't need to worry about him. On the other hand, she kept thinking about "a man's method." Could it really be like Yu Dule said? She should wear a sexy nightgown, expose her shoulders a bit, maybe tie her hair behind her ear, and be a pure and cute quail?

Too vulgar-she wanted to be a thoughtful woman!

She prepared the first treatment for Liang Daiwen, calling it "understanding the condition," but in reality, it was to know herself and the other person. She found that the psychological doctor had a Toronto Emotional Disorder Scale, specifically designed to test the score for emotional disorders. Since Liang Daiwen had emotional issues, using this scale didn't make sense. She wasn't a psychologist. So, she... downloaded the Proust Questionnaire and planned to have him fill it out seriously. The Proust Questionnaire is often used in interviews with celebrities in Vanity Fair, focusing on the interviewee's life, thoughts, values, and life experiences. At least she could gather some of Liang Daiwen's thoughts and past.

The form returned made Gu Yi stare silently at the computer for three seconds before quickly placing an order online-shoulder-baring nightgown, lace stockings, the invisible killer Chanel 1957, oversized T-shirt with a disappearing bottom, and a print of a long-legged embroidered beauty with the words "Passionate Beauty Massage, adults only."

After placing the order, she took her time to carefully study the survey-this questionnaire's answers lacked any heartfelt communication, immediately stirring her desire to embrace her femininity.