Chapter 338 – Your family’s plum blossom is lost again (15)
As she spoke, the young girl withdrew from Mu Ci’s presence. Noticing the faint smile at the corner of his lips, she couldn’t help but glare at him, pouting slightly. She took two steps forward but then halted again, turning back to glance at Mu Ci, who hadn’t moved. After hesitating for a moment, she awkwardly murmured a “Good night,” before heading upstairs.
Mu Ci was left standing alone, watching her retreating figure, lost in thought.
Back in her room, Yan Luo tidied up her things before collapsing onto the bed, frowning at the value “76” displayed on the system panel, her concern growing.
What the hell is wrong with this world? Is there any way to fix it?
[Dear Host, what should we do in this world?] Little Pink sounded somewhat guilty. Seeing Yan Luo lying on the bed in mild despair, it quickly spoke up.
“What else can I do? Right now, I just want to make a dish called ‘Cold System Salad’!” Yan Luo replied darkly, finally venting her frustration. “You’re a Scam Pink! Completely unreliable!”
Little Pink : …QAQ
Then, Yan Luo abruptly sat up. “I’ll figure out why his blackening value keeps rising sooner or later. I treat him well, his blackening value goes up. Grandpa wants to cultivate him, his blackening value goes up. He goes back to his own home, his blackening value still goes up.”
She smacked the pillow beside her, exasperated. “Fine, let it rise! I must be treating him too well.”
The next morning, Yan Luo got up with dark circles under her eyes, got dressed, and had breakfast. Mu Ci only came downstairs then, and shortly after, the driver took both of them to school.
Yan Luo’s terrible sense of direction in this world had only worsened. She had never been great at remembering roads, but now it was beyond bad. In the short journey from home to school, she had already gotten lost countless times in the small alleyways.
Because of this, Yan Luzheng didn’t dare let her go out alone. And as proof of how dangerous a true directionally challenged person could be, this was life-threatening.
Mu Ci keenly noticed that Yan Luo felt different from before. She didn’t seem as warm toward him. Thinking about last night, a faint smile flickered in his eyes. Ah, the little girl must be a bit angry.
He didn’t deliberately try to coax her and simply followed her into the classroom.
In the past, they had always sat next to each other, but as they grew, the height difference between them increased. Though they remained in the same class, their seats were eventually separated.
Yan Luzheng was pleased with this arrangement.
After all, it wouldn’t be good if Yan Luo only ever stuck to Mu Ci. Given Mu Ci’s slightly unruly and domineering personality, if they stayed together all the time, he’d probably have her completely wrapped around his finger.
A psychologist had once evaluated Yan Luo, concluding that while she had some psychological barriers, they hadn’t yet developed into a disorder. It was better for her to interact with more people. So, starting from high school, aside from strengthening her protection, Yan Luzheng didn’t interfere much.
Yan Luo’s current deskmate was a petite girl named Feng Tang. She was a good student, not particularly stunning in appearance but had a nice personality. Seeing Yan Luo arrive, she stood up to let Yan Luo pass, then placed their assignments on the table before leaning over.
“Luoluo, did you hear? Apparently, we’re getting a transfer student today.”
“Hm?” Yan Luo, busy organizing her things, responded absentmindedly, her expression indifferent.
Feng Tang was already used to her cold demeanor and didn’t mind at all.