Chapter 49: It’s Tough Being a Good Bro!
Those beautiful purple eyes sparkled just a bit, like they were on the verge of tears, and the mix of shyness and anger made Mu Jixue feel like she was being played for a fool.
Just when she started to think better of Yun Zhonghe! And now that little Lin was gone, he showed his true colors immediately!
She knew it! How could Yun Zhonghe ever have good intentions? That guy was a total scoundrel!
“Shameless! Filthy! You j*rk…”
Mu Jixue’s tiny fists pounded against Yun Zhonghe’s chest. She was too loud and caught the attention of several members of the Immortal Alliance’s enforcement team. With no other choice, Yun Zhonghe grabbed her flailing hands with one hand and covered her mouth with the other, trapping her in his grip.
Mu Jixue was terrified, thinking Yun Zhonghe was about to act all shady in public!
“Hey, this is the Immortal Alliance’s enforcement team! No loud noises!”
“Sorry, sorry! My bad, it won’t happen again!”
Yun Zhonghe smiled awkwardly, signaling Mu Jixue to calm down and speak properly instead.
They were so close that the faint scent of milk from the white-haired loli filled his nostrils, and after making contact, he realized just how soft a girl’s body could be.
“(I get it! Let me go already!)”
Mu Jixue blinked her purple eyes at him, silently telling him to back off.
Yun Zhonghe finally let her go, and once freed, she took a deep breath, her face flushed, and her heart raced like it was in a marathon.
The parts of her that he had touched felt strangely warm.
It wasn’t that he had hurt her — it was just that bizarre sensation that had her all flustered.
This was her first time being this close to a boy!
Yun Zhonghe had stolen away her precious first experience.
“We’re in the Immortal Alliance; speak carefully.”
“Isn’t it because you said something weird? What on earth are you trying to do?”
Mu Jixue glared at Yun Zhonghe, her teeth grit in disbelief as she scolded him for making her look so ridiculous.
Yun Zhonghe scratched his head, “Sorry, maybe I wasn’t very clear. Didn’t Lin girl have a falling out with her family? Using the Yun family’s resources now basically makes her part of it. My mom dragged her to our place to settle her in before heading to the Xuantian Sect.”
Mu Jixue paused, not knowing that this was the case.
Seeing she calmed down a bit, Yun Zhonghe continued, “I don’t want you to misunderstand, so I thought maybe you could stay with us too, along with Lin girl. Don’t worry, my quarters are far from yours. If you don’t mind, how about coming to my place to rest for a few days?”
Mu Jixue: “…”
She kept staring at Yun Zhonghe’s face, and her questions grew stronger, eventually unable to hold back.
She leaned in close, suspicion dripping from her voice as she asked, “Are you up to something with Lin?!”
Yun Zhonghe frowned, “Why do you ask that?”
Mu Jixue had her reasons: “You’re helping Lin regain her talent, restoring her cultivation level, giving her spots, and now you’re having her stay at your house! If you’re not up to something, I don’t believe it!”
Yun Zhonghe: “…”
Yun Zhonghe felt a bit nervous because she’d hit the nail right on the head.
He wanted to build a good relationship with the female lead and then become good buddies with this white-haired loli, trying to change his fate. He definitely had ulterior motives.
But really, he knew that after doing so much, people would definitely suspect his intentions. Still, he believed this was the right path. Furthermore, up until now, the Book of Prophecy hadn’t said he was wrong.
He was strutting down the sunny path of destiny!
But when Huang Aotian questioned him, he felt a bit guilty. Luckily for him, his skills were decent, and he didn’t slip up; his handsome face maintained its aloofness.
As long as I’m thick-skinned enough, I won’t be afraid of being exposed!
“Because I’m a member of the Yun family, and Lin girl is a shining pearl. I don’t want her to be tarnished. I will do everything in my power to help those who deserve it. It’s that simple.”
Yun Zhonghe spoke steadily, betraying no hints of insincerity.
But Mu Jixue wasn’t buying it.
“Hmph!” Mu Jixue huffed, clearly dissatisfied with his vague answer.
Then, Yun Zhonghe looked at her seriously and said, “If you were in trouble, I would help you without hesitation, too.”
“Eh?”
Caught off guard by Yun Zhonghe’s gaze, Mu Jixue froze in place.
Suddenly, her face turned an even deeper shade of crimson.
“Y-you… you…”
Mu Jixue stumbled over her words, unable to formulate a coherent sentence, while Yun Zhonghe stood there nonchalantly, hands in his pockets, gazing into the distance, waiting quietly.
How on earth could he say such embarrassing things with a straight face?!
Mu Jixue was flabbergasted, her mind racing and unable to regain its composure.
She couldn’t wrap her head around Yun Zhonghe! It was clear she couldn’t get along with him!
…
After that, the two fell into a silence.
Mu Jixue could no longer look Yun Zhonghe in the eye.
He could easily breach her psychological defenses without batting an eyelash; this guy was terrifying!
With all the past experiences, Mu Jixue knew Yun Zhonghe was slick-tongued and exceedingly good with words. No way was she capable of holding her ground against his verbal prowess.
So the best choice was to not talk to him at all.
Why clash her limited knowledge against his vast experience?
And besides, this guy was as tough as a stone pillar.
Oh, obviously, I mean his shamelessness!
The two waited until midnight, finally hearing the end of Lin Zhongyu’s interrogation.
Seeing Lin Zhongyu finally released, Mu Jixue joyfully dashed over.
“Xiao Yu! Xiao Yu! They didn’t do anything to you, right?”
“Jixue? Yun bro? Why are you still here?”
Lin Zhongyu was surprised. She had thought Mu Jixue and Yun Zhonghe would have left by now, but it seemed they had been waiting for her all along.
Instantly, warmth flooded Lin Zhongyu’s heart, making her even more grateful to them.
Her affection level skyrocketed!
Lin Zhongyu: “I’m fine! Everyone inside was nice to me. My investigation is over; they’ve confirmed my innocence. Sorry for worrying you!”
It’s still so easy to boost the female lead’s favorability! Intelligent, kind, and understanding, she knew how to show gratitude, unlike some certain short loli who constantly questioned Yun Zhonghe’s motives.
Even if she was indeed sharp.
But comparing the favorability levels between the two, Yun Zhonghe was now more certain that his strategy of winning the female lead was the way to go.
The short loli would be tougher to crack.
“Xiao Yu, come here for a moment.”
“What’s wrong?”
Mu Jixue quickly pulled the newly released Lin Zhongyu aside.
Lin Zhongyu was incredibly confused.
Mu Jixue took a deep breath: “Xiao Yu, do you know what Yun Zhonghe said to me while you were being interrogated?”
Lin Zhongyu: “What did Yun bro say?”
Mu Jixue intentionally lowered her voice, making sure Yun Zhonghe wouldn’t hear.
