Chapter 5 Chicken Soup

• "They're new, you can use 'em."
• Just as Han was about to speak, Felix interrupted him, "I'll tell your mom what happened to you in school today if you don't accept them."
• Han silently accepted the books.
• "Thanks."
• Ding! "Likeability with target increased by 5. Overall likeability level is -30."
• "Tch. What a drama queen."
• The school dismissed at noon.
• Felix went to the restaurant and sat in the same seat as yesterday.
• He looked at Han's sweaty back and remembered what Mellie asked him on that day.
• "Hannie used to come back with injuries, does he get into fights often?"
• "Hannie said that the teacher had always taken good care of him. It seemed like your homeroom teacher is a nice person."
• Felix noticed that Han always swallowed his anger.
• He was like a lone wolf, as he would lick his wounds before returning to the den with the meat he found.
• However, he could not hide his injuries from his caring mother.
• He did not fight back because he wanted to protect his dignity. He thought that if he did not resist it, the bullies would eventually get tired of him.
• In the afternoon, Han entered the classroom just in time as the bell rang. Fortunately, the homeroom teacher had not arrived yet.
• He got to his desk and saw bread and milk on the table.
• Han was taken aback by it and looked at Felix, who was next to him.
• "My back hurts today, don't make me carry you the next time."
• Ding! "Likeability with target increased by 5, overall likeability level is -25."
• Han could not notice Felix's smirk from his angle.
• After the first period was over, Han took out the bread and ate it with his head down.
• Felix lay on his stomach and pretended to be asleep when he heard Han opening the package.
• If Han knew Felix was awake, he would not eat it in front of him as he valued his pride.
• When it was time to leave school, the monitor stepped onto the podium.
• "It's this group's turn to carry out duties this week! Remember to turn off the lights and close the windows after cleaning up."
• It happened to be Han's row on duty.
• However, the others did not seem to hear the monitor's words. They packed their bags and walked out of the classroom one after another. After a while, Han and Felix were the only ones left in the classroom.
• Felix sighed while he walked to the corner and picked up the broom unenthusiastically.
• "I don't need your pity." Han's voice echoed in the classroom, and he did not have a trace of warmth in his voice.
• Despite that, Felix seemed to ignore him and swept the podium.
• "I also don't want to be playing dumb games with rich people like you."
• Felix straightened his back and placed his hands on the desk. He looked at Han and said, "Since when was I playing a game with you?"
• Han picked up the broom and replied, "You know what I mean."
• "Yeah, I wanna have fun with you," Felix admitted.
• A trace of disappointment flashed in Han's eyes, then his eyes turned cold.
• Upon seeing this, Felix took out his wallet and walked up to him. He opened it and showed Han a picture of his mother.
• "This is a picture of my mom."
• There was a trace of mixed feelings in his tone as if he was enduring something.
• "Look, our moms look alike. They're also gentle and love to smile."
• He looked at Han seriously, "I don't care if you believe me or not. I really wanna be friends with you out of pity, let alone playing pranks on you."
• When he withdrew his hand, he did not get a notification from the system saying that their likeability level increased, so he had to use his trump card.
• He threw the broom aside and took out a bag from his desk, then handed it to Han.
• "It's for your mom, I won't have the chance to go to your place in the future."
• Although he had a tough tone, Han could still hear the regret in his words,
• He looked at the woolen hat in the bag and took it silently.
• Ding! "Likeability with target increased by 15. Overall likeability level is -10."
• After returning home, Felix took out his wallet and looked at the photos as he raised his eyebrows.
• "Thank goodness I brought these photos in advance. I didn't expect them to come in handy today."
• The system detected serious fluctuations in the host's mood in the morning. "Please…"
• "What do you have to say?" Felix interrupted the system's message impatiently.
• "Han was bullied and I stood up for him, wasn't it the perfect way to gain his liking?"
• The host clarified the rules of Plane, and the system would no longer remind him of it.
• …
• On their last day of cleaning duty, Felix leaned against the door with a mop in his hand.
• "My dad said that my grades are terrible, and I need to be tutored on the weekends, sigh…"
• After he sighed, he looked at Han, "Why don't you be a tutor if you have such excellent grades?"
• "Tuition centers do not accept high schoolers."
• “Tch," Felix said and nodded.
• "Yeah, you're right… Why don't you be my tutor? My dad will pay the tutoring fees. Come on, let's help each other out."
• "No."
• Felix straightened his back and said, "Why?"
• "You're too dumb."
• Felix took a deep breath and gritted his teeth, "That's why I need a tutor."
• Han returned to his seat and packed his bag, "I'm not free this weekend." He then left.
• Felix looked at Han's back and thought to himself, Don't be mad, don't be mad. We got to meet because of fate.
• On Saturday, Han helped Mellie back from the hospital.
• As soon as he walked up the stairs, he saw Felix standing in front of his house.
• Felix grinned and called out, "Hi, Mrs. Evans."
• "Felix is here," Mellie smiled and spoke to Han. "Hannie, would you please open the door?"
• Mellie walked in when he unlocked the door. Han grabbed Felix as he was about to step inside.
• "What are you doing here?" Han asked in a low tone.
• Felix tried to free his arm but his grip grew stronger.
• Felix smirked, then leaned onto Han. Eventually, Han let go of his arm immediately.
• "I'm not here to see you." Felix stepped inside the house with the items he brought.
• He placed the thermos bottle on the table and went to the kitchen to get two bowls. Then, he poured the contents into them.
• "I brought chicken soup, Mrs. Evans. Please have it while it's hot."
• Felix placed a towel under the bowl and handed it to Mellie.
• He then handed another bowl to Han and said, "Mrs. Evans, you kept coughing the last time I was here. This is good for your lungs."