Chapter 73: An Le, I Am Here to Help You!
“Ding ding ding~”
Bai Yi?
Ye Shiyu glanced at the name displayed on her phone, feeling that the name was somewhat familiar, as if she had heard it somewhere before.
She glanced at Yan Huan in front of her and gently pressed the “answer” button.
The hazy Yan Huan paused his breathing slightly, glancing at the time, estimating that there wasn’t much time left until it would be twenty minutes before the end.
After all, from the moment Ye Shiyu started the hypnosis to when she took him to the deserted corner, quite a bit of time had already passed.
So, they just needed to hold on a little longer.
“Yan Huan, I have good news to tell you!”
Just after answering, a pleasant and lively female voice suddenly came through, causing Ye Shiyu’s eyelashes to flutter slightly.
“…”
Sensing the excitement from the other side, she chose to remain silent, merely listening intently.
It was as if a spider lurking in the shadows, with many crimson eyes, was watching a small insect poised to step into its web.
“This morning, I was contacted by a music platform and a record company from Linyi Gate and Dragon Kingdom. They not only want to buy the rights to that song ‘Fan A,’ but they also plan to help me release an album that includes several previous songs!”
“…”
As Ye Shiyu listened, she suddenly recalled more information about the name “Bai Yi.”
When her mother had taken her and little Huan to the Ocean Mansion, she mentioned this name while chatting with little Huan.
She said Bai Yi was a rising idol from Linyi Gate and had appeared in a movie invested by her mother.
But Ye Shiyu remembered that little Huan had said back then they were “not very familiar.”
Was this tone of voice really “not familiar”?
Feeling Ye Shiyu’s terrifying gaze upon him, Yan Huan could only cry inwardly at Bai Yi, who was completely oblivious to the lack of response on the other end and was babbling on.
Bai Yi, can’t you read the air?!
Forget about that, realize that the situation here isn’t right!
“I heard there are many clips of my music appearing on the short video platform in Dragon Kingdom! My social media has been flooded with private messages!”
“Ah, and then there’s something I’d like to invite you to help with?”
As she spoke, Bai Yi’s voice seemed to pause a bit shyly.
“It might be a bit forward, but… they said they need to shoot an MV for the new song, and I’d like to invite you to participate.”
“After all, this song’s creation… to a large extent, is because of you.”
Ye Shiyu’s dark eyes bore into the name “Bai Yi” on the phone like a black abyss, as if attempting to lock onto the girl speaking.
Because it was the song born from little Huan?
Was it a love song conveying feelings?
Could this really be happening?
Besides those three girls who had feelings for little Huan, could there really be others?
With an impassive expression, Ye Shiyu paused slightly, a flurry of memories flashing through her mind of conversations with Gongzi, a classmate.
Whenever Gongzi introduced a new friend to her, others would gaze at her in astonishment, eyes sparkling,
“Eh? This is President Yan’s older sister? What an honor.”
Or they would initially greet her normally, but after the pleasantries, they would inquire vaguely,
“Ye, what exactly is going on between you and the president?” Hah, I’m a bit curious.”
In a school where little Huan was so popular,
Did it really need to exist?
In Ye Shiyu’s view, the primary duty of a student was to study diligently, so as to prove their worth and achieve their own lives in the future.
And not to entertain unrealistic thoughts regarding others… no, regarding someone else’s younger brother.
“Of course, there will be compensation. If you’re concerned, I’ve also thought of a plan where you won’t need to show your face.”
“And, um… it’s just to make the MV more in line with the theme of the song I created, so don’t… misunderstand or anything.”
“After all, this song is a first in many aspects—first time performing live, first time receiving others’ affection, so it’s still… better to be serious about it, don’t you think, Yan Huan?”
You think so?
I think you’re in deep trouble right now, Bai Yi!
At this moment, Yan Huan didn’t even dare to look at Ye Shiyu’s expression because he knew it must be terrifying.
Having a convenient modifier would certainly alter one’s personality, especially considering that these chosen hosts all had certain personality flaws.
If one were to ask about flaws, Ye Shiyu, who had a frightening possessiveness, would certainly excel.
And now, she was still creating a curious chemical reaction with other hosts of modifiers.
First there was Spencer, then An Le, and now Bai Yi.
If this keeps up, a Holy Grail War will definitely break out!
“Ah, I had originally planned to talk to you about this in person. Didn’t we agree to meet for a study group at noon? I’m already at the Student Council Office, but the door is locked, so I’m calling to ask about the situation.”
“…”
“Um… Yan Huan? Are you there?”
“…”
Ye Shiyu remained silent for too long, and Bai Yi, who had shared a lot but received no response, finally realized something was off—it felt like she was a bit too late.
Her confusion prompted a response from Ye Shiyu, who expressionlessly opened her lips, seemingly preparing to reply.
But just at that critical moment, the once calm and serene sensation surging within Yan Huan suddenly rippled.
“Buzz”
[Hypnosis countdown, only 3 minutes remaining]
[Please handle interactions under hypnosis cautiously to avoid alerting third parties afterward.]
Upon hearing this reminder, Ye Shiyu’s previously opened lips abruptly closed again.
“…”
After contemplating for a moment, she reached out and pressed the hang-up button.
Seeing this, Yan Huan breathed a sigh of relief, yet felt puzzled.
Ye Shiyu, would she really let it go this easily?
Just as he was thinking this, Ye Shiyu suddenly lifted her gaze, locking onto Yan Huan.
In her eyes was a complexity that Yan Huan couldn’t decipher.
As her lips slightly parted, she walked back toward Yan Huan, her lips descending toward the spot she had previously bitten.
Hiss.
Huh?
Yan Huan froze slightly, revealing a puzzled expression where Ye Shiyu couldn’t see.
Initially, he expected another hard bite, but this time it was entirely different.
It felt like a kiss, gently placed upon the site of pain.
Accompanied by that almost imperceptible kiss, her soft voice seeped into Yan Huan’s ears like water,
“After the hypnosis ends… little Huan, you will definitely forget everything, right?”
“But that’s fine, I’ll remember it. So, give me the same mark as well.”
“What happens to others, be it Spencer or anyone else, I will slowly deal with them in the shadows.”
“Deal with them?”
Ye Shiyu, you can’t possibly…
Yan Huan contemplated her words, but in the next moment, she stepped back slightly.
He saw Ye Shiyu tugging at his collar, loosening the previous restraints, revealing her fair neck and part of her shoulder.
Yan Huan’s pupils contracted slightly, the current buzzing sensation completely overwhelmed by the sight before him.
Ye Shiyu tilted her head, her black eyes fixated on the dazed Yan Huan.
A shy rose color spread across her originally cool face, enveloping her neck and shoulder as well.
As she inhaled a more intense floral scent, she parted her lips, almost as if issuing a command or a plea, and said to the hypnotized Yan Huan,
“Right here… choose a spot you like and leave your mark, little Huan.”
“…”
Yan Huan’s throat constricted slightly, seemingly moved.
Just then, the phone call abruptly ended, leaving Bai Yi on the other end in a state of confusion.
“What happened? Is the signal bad?”
She was about to dial the number again when suddenly, footsteps sounded from the empty corridor behind her.
Then, a voice filled with curiosity emerged,
“Bai Yi?”
Bai Yi froze for a moment, turning around to see a pleasant girl seemingly just finished with her lunch, wearing a smile.
Vice President Sakuraguchi.
“Vice President Sakuraguchi, hello! Have you just eaten lunch?”
Seeing the beautiful girl standing in the corridor, she hesitated slightly, tucking her pink hair behind her ear.
With a slight smile, a hint of illusory crimson flickered in her eyes,
“Yes. Bai Yi, is there something you need here? If it’s not urgent, everyone in the Student Council usually takes a lunch break and isn’t in the office.”
“Ah, I signed up for that study group. President Yan said to report to the Student Council Office at noon because I had something and missed school in the morning.”
“I see.”
Sakuraguchi lightly placed her hand on the doorknob of the Student Council Office.
Bai Yi had tested it earlier; clearly, the door was locked, but it easily swung open under Sakuraguchi’s touch.
“Click.”
The door opened, revealing a broad and dim interior.
An odd sense of discomfort surged within Bai Yi, likely due to the curtains being drawn and the lights turned off inside.
Sakuraguchi smiled and turned her gaze toward Bai Yi, inviting her,
“If it’s the president’s invitation, even if he’s busy now, he should arrive shortly. Until then, let’s sit in the office, and I’ll make you some tea.”
“Moreover, your performance this Sunday was truly impressive; the songs you sang left a lasting impression on me. If possible, could you tell me about your creative process?”
“A professional singer?”
“Ah, haha, I’m not that professional. I’ve only just started singing, and I hardly did it before.”
The discomfort that previously emanated from the room was overshadowed by Sakuraguchi’s compliments, and Bai Yi couldn’t help but puff up her chest at the praise.
Despite secretly relishing the compliments, she still pretended to be modest.
Sakuraguchi quietly observed her demeanor, and the smile on her face grew even friendlier.
“Not at all, though I’m not particularly skilled, I’ve heard many singers perform back in my homeland. Among my peers, your performance is undoubtedly excellent, Bai Yi.”
“That’s too flattering, haha.”
Feeling buoyed by the compliments, Bai Yi unconsciously drew closer to the Vice President, their distance shrinking noticeably.
She walked toward the office, and Sakuraguchi smiled and opened the door to let her in first.
“Just sit on the sofa; I’ll prepare the tea for you.”
“Ah, you’re too kind!”
“Not a bother at all.”
Sakuraguchi smiled as she glanced outside at the empty corridor, then gently closed the door.
As the door closed, blocking the light from the corridor, her perfect smile seemed to mask a layer of shadow.
“We’re all classmates, yet Bai Yi, you are able to create such beautiful music. It truly makes me envious.”
“No, no. I just did what I was good at; other things, I know nothing about.”
“Sticking to your dreams is also a kind of ability. In that regard, I should regard you as my idol, Bai Yi~”
“Idol?!”
“Click!”
As if isolating the outer and inner spaces, the previously clear sounds of conversation suddenly vanished, leaving only silence.
The bustling commercial street had always been the best place for wealthy and carefree students from Far Moon to spend their lunch breaks.
It boasted broad, clean, and stylish streets, a rich variety of affordable goods, and an atmosphere that blended diverse cultures.
Yet this hustle and bustle never belonged to An Le.
Usually, after finishing her lunch, An Le would seek a quiet, shady corner to be alone.
The Forest Park outside the commercial street was a perfect place.
Whether it was reading, watching videos, or doing nothing at all, she quietly pondered in solitude.
However, the so-called “solitude” was usually relative.
Through the lake, she could always see couples coming here to enjoy their time together.
Either it was classmates from some club coming for team building, or outsiders coming to tour the Forest Park.
She held no objection to this since she knew that even her choice of “corner” was still following someone.
“…”
An Le lifted her gaze toward a tree not far down the hillside, its branches strong, its leaves a lush green.
In the branches, shaded from the sun, was where Yan Huan loved to spend his lunch breaks.
This place was on the edge of the Forest Park, just behind An Le was the tall wall of Far Moon Academy.
Yes, she was even following Yan Huan to this secluded spot.
But today, Yan Huan had not come here.
An Le silently withdrew her gaze, looking down at Little Pinky, who lay on the grass with its eyes closed, unable to resist the urge to touch its cold, scaly body.
After all, where did this magical white snake come from, and why did it grant her super abilities?
An Le didn’t know, and did not truly believe she was the so-called “chosen one.”
She felt clumsy and timid; if someone like her could become the “chosen one” of the world…
Then the world would probably have already collapsed!
So, why did Little Pinky choose to grant her abilities?
Was it seeking something from her?
Was there some kind of conspiracy?
At first, An Le was indeed curious and inevitably wary of the white snake.
But gradually, she stopped thinking that way.
When she tried to pick conservative school outfits like before, it would always chastise her frantically.
“Are you stupid? That outfit looks horrible; change it immediately!”
When she was bullied and left speechless, only wanting to apologize, it encouraged her to retaliate.
“Damn it, a four-eyed brat, how dare she talk to you like that?! Curse her out!!”
When she cowered in front of Yan Huan, it urged her to take action.
“Hey, when are you going to do something shameful? I can’t wait. Why don’t you pick out a little balloon first? Do you know his size?”
An Le looked at Little Pinky before her, her timid eyes drooping.
After Little Pinky arrived, she had a horrifying dream.
In her dream, she saw a gigantic white snake opening its blood-red mouth, gnashing and devouring the pink earth.
The earth trembled continuously at its feasting, and the winds stirred ominously, as if a storm was brewing.
The enormous snake seemed to be frantically devouring everything around as if it were attempting to consume something.
An Le felt terror at the snake’s behavior, fearing that it would eat her, she covered her head and tried to flee.
But just as she tried to escape, she suddenly found her legs had gone numb.
Looking down, she saw her legs had transformed into the serpent’s body.
In an instant, she seemed to realize something, and looked back along her “leg” toward the end.
At the tip of her “legs,” she saw the giant snake that was greedily consuming everything.
As if she had become that white snake.
And it felt like she was that white snake transformed.
“…”
An Le gazed at Little Pinky sleeping before her, stroking its white scales, recalling its unusual behavior today.
Was it afraid after seeing little Huan’s sister, the senior named Ye Shiyu?
And it had asked her, “Can you stop liking little Huan?”
But no matter how she questioned it, it never responded.
So strange.
After thinking for a while with no answers, An Le could only let out a helpless sigh.
“Clearly, I said I’d help Spencer, yet after meeting little Huan, all it talked about was itself. If Spencer gets expelled, it’ll all be because of me.”
“And that senior Ye is so beautiful; if she liked little Huan too, um, whether it’s Vice President Sakuraguchi or Senior Ye, don’t I have a chance at all?”
Just when An Le lowered her head in disappointment, a brisk voice suddenly sounded from the wall behind her.
“What do you mean ‘no chance at all’? You coward, why have no confidence with me around?”
“Eh?”
Hearing that familiar voice, An Le’s eyes widened in disbelief as she turned around.
That motion made Little Pinky, who was comfortably asleep on the grass, raise its head curiously, flicking its tongue toward An Le’s back.
And there, about six or seven meters high on the wall, sat a golden-haired girl dressed in a sporty short-sleeved T-shirt with a white light jacket.
She rested her cheek in her palm, a clear smile brightening her face as she looked down at An Le.
“Spencer! You… weren’t you suspended and prohibited from entering the campus for a week?”
“Eh? Yeah, I got suspended. Now even the security guards know me; they try to use electric batons whenever they see me. I don’t know what the school told them.”
Spencer shrugged, nodding her head, but then revealed an expression of disdain.
She pointed at herself with her thumb and said cheerfully,
“So, didn’t I just climb over the wall to get in?”
“How… how did you…”
Little Pinky clambered up onto An Le’s shoulder, gazing in astonishment at Spencer, who was comfortably perched atop the exceedingly high wall.
“Impressive, how can she even do that?”
Spencer was momentarily startled by An Le’s compliment.
She crossed her arms, glanced at the daunting height below, and somewhat sheepishly raised her head.
“Out there… I climbed up using a car’s roof, but now, how do I get down? Hiss, let me think.”
“Ah?”
An Le stared at Spencer, watching her display a thoughtful expression.
But having already become friends with Spencer, she knew from experience that when Spencer wore such an expression, it wouldn’t last longer than three seconds before she’d show an impatient or defeated demeanor.
“Ugh, why does the design of the place have to be so high? It’s just a broken school, like a fortress against thieves.”
You see.
An Le couldn’t help but smile, not bothering to refute.
Spencer pouted, looking down at An Le, then cleared her throat and said,
“Um… quickly think of a way for me to sneak in! Your Yan Huan gave me a plan to avoid being expelled, and I must take care of things while I’m still at school.”
“If I’m not expelled, what I said before definitely counts.”
An Le opened her mouth, gazing at Spencer and asking,
“Before… what did you say?”
“Didn’t I say I’d help you get Yan Huan?”
“Eh? I thought you were joking, Spencer.”
Spencer rolled her eyes, crossing her arms and replying,
“I’m not joking with you. Besides, wasn’t it mentioned before that those guys who like Yan Huan aren’t easy to deal with? They’re tough cookies.”
“However, with my help, it’s a piece of cake!”
As Spencer spoke, she beamed with confidence again, then extended her hand, pointing at An Le loudly.
“I’m here to help you!!”
