Chapter 50: I Also Want to Join You!
Mu Jixue recounted every single detail of her encounter with Yun Zhonghe alone to Lin Zhongyu.
Although Mu Jixue was a bit put off by Yun Zhonghe, she didn’t exaggerate things; she stuck to what happened as it was. She still possessed the admirable qualities a protagonist should have.
But Lin Zhongyu’s heart tightened when she heard them had secretly touched each other. Even though Mu Jixue explained that it was an accident, she seemed solely focused on the fact that they had physical contact.
Even though Lin Zhongyu had known Yun Zhonghe longer than Mu Jixue, it seemed they hadn’t had any close encounters yet…
“Little Yu? Little Yu! Are you even listening?”
“Uh… Ah! I am listening.” Lin Zhongyu looked somewhat distracted.
To be honest, she found it awkward, especially since Yun Zhonghe was nearby. Did her current expressions betray her feelings?
Lin Zhongyu was rather shy. She tried to stay normal, but her head was full of what Snow had just said.
Ugh… It’s a bit uncomfortable.
However, Mu Jixue’s brain operated on a simpler track, especially when she wanted to complain about what Yun Zhonghe did. Her one-track mind couldn’t handle complex matters.
So she ignored Lin Zhongyu’s reaction.
“Little Yu, I think there’s something wrong with this Yun Zhonghe!”
Lin Zhongyu tilted her head, not quite understanding, “Is there a problem?”
“A big problem! Little Yu! You idiot! How could you miss seeing how scary this guy is?”
“Huh?” Lin Zhongyu was puzzled, “Do you mean when Cloud Bro said he would help if you lost your talent and were bullied—that’s the problem?”
“Yes!”
“I think Cloud Bro was telling the truth. He wasn’t lying to you.”
“It’s even scarier because he’s telling the truth!”
Mu Jixue leaned in closer, her eyes brimming with uncharacteristic seriousness.
Lin Zhongyu: ????
Lin Zhongyu: “Snow, don’t you want to hear what you’re saying?”
Mu Jixue was very anxious, “I’m serious! Can you see he’s so natural? He doesn’t care about the setting at all!”
“…”
Now Lin Zhongyu understood Mu Jixue’s simple-mindedness.
Though in her heart, she always put Mu Jixue first and never wanted to hurt her with harsh words.
But this time, she felt she needed to properly scold Mu Jixue once more.
“Snow, Cloud Bro has helped me many times, and you’ve also benefited from him. Don’t you think badmouthing him is unfair?”
Seeing Lin Zhongyu’s stern face, Mu Jixue couldn’t help but shrink back, feeling slighted.
“I wasn’t badmouthing him…”
She wanted to defend herself.
In truth, Mu Jixue really didn’t intend to criticize Yun Zhonghe; she just thought he was weird and believed she should keep some distance.
She was very grateful for what Yun Zhonghe did, but she genuinely found him odd. Keeping some distance was probably better.
Of course, she wouldn’t forget his efforts; she’d find a way to compensate him.
This was Mu Jixue’s true sentiment.
“You’re right, Little Yu. I was wrong; I shouldn’t have judged him.”
Ultimately, Mu Jixue lowered her head, admitting her rashness.
Seeing Mu Jixue like this, Lin Zhongyu softened.
After all, Mu Jixue had done a lot for her, even risking her own future. No matter what mistakes Mu Jixue made, she’d support her and share burdens with her.
But she hoped Mu Jixue could become more mature. Mu Jixue’s future achievements were beyond what she could imagine, and she needed more tempering.
It was for her own good.
“It’s fine, Snow. Progress is progress, at least now we aren’t speaking ill of Cloud Bro in front of him. As long as he doesn’t know, I won’t blame you.”
Lin Zhongyu patted Mu Jixue’s head, smiling reassuringly.
“Little Yu… You’re so kind~”
Mu Jixue tightly hugged her, burying her face in Lin Zhongyu’s hair, greedily inhaling her scent.
Seeing the two embracing, Yun Zhonghe clenched his fist, enjoying the spectacle, and silently exclaimed in his heart, “Yes!”
Stick! Stick forever! Stick till eternity! You are the perfect couple!
Mu Jixue was delighted.
Yun Zhonghe was delighted.
Lin Zhongyu was mixed.
Suddenly, she felt drained. Even after five fierce battles in the ceremony, continuing investigations, and no breaks, she didn’t feel tired. Yet, comforting Mu Jixue brought a strong surge of fatigue.
She couldn’t help but recall the incident of Mu Jixue having close contact with Yun Zhonghe, then she had to comfort Mu Jixue and say nice things…
Could she not feel weary?
…
“Little Yu, you aren’t really considering staying at the Yun mansion, are you?”
“Mmm, Lady Chen was too enthusiastic; I couldn’t refuse. Besides, I’ve severed ties with the Lin family, and with nowhere else to go before joining the Xuantian Sect, I accepted her kindness.”
On their way back, Mu Jixue and Lin Zhongyu walked ahead, while Yun Zhonghe cleverly stayed behind, keeping a certain distance.
Neither too far nor too close, he kept a subtle distance watching over them.
It was so perfect. It felt like she wished it could last forever.
Yun Zhonghe couldn’t help but feel relieved in his heart. At this moment, his inner peace was unparalleled.
He didn’t worry about Huang Aotian targeting him.
Everything seemed to be going smoothly. Huang Aotian had a better relationship with the female lead, and he got along well with the female lead. Moreover, Huang Aotian had started to accept him to some extent.
Soon, with just a few more key female leads to win over and speak in his favor, he would eventually have the confidence to look down upon the world and declare, “The Empress is my brother, and I wouldn’t have made it without her!”
As the likelihood of this day coming grew, Yun Zhonghe felt he might wake up laughing from his dreams.
“He… seems to be up to something again…”
Mu Jixue’s yellow-hair radar seemed to activate again. Looking back, she watched Yun Zhonghe, secretly thinking in her heart.
She didn’t dare speak ill of Yun Zhonghe in front of Lin Zhongyu, but she couldn’t just stand idly by.
“I… I also want to stay at the Yun mansion!”
Mu Jixue steeled herself, willing to protect Lin Zhongyu no matter the danger.
He invited her to stay anyway. If so, why not take the offer?
With her watching over Lin Zhongyu, that yellow-haired fellow wouldn’t dare do anything shady.
