Chapter 98: I’m Afraid She’ll Misunderstand
Yun Zhonghe and Mu Jixue had a minor spat on the Spirit Boat, but thankfully they had Lin Zhongyu as a buffer, preventing things from escalating too far.
Though Yun Zhonghe was used to the hypersensitive Mu Jixue, he knew her heart could be smaller than it appeared. After all, even a big wave couldn’t reach that tiny chest of hers.
Different cup sizes even within the same range.
“Snowy…”
“What’s wrong, Snowy?”
Mu Jixue dragged Lin Zhongyu to an empty corner to guard her beloved green plum by any means necessary, ensuring the yellow-haired one did not get near.
Curious, Lin Zhongyu wondered what Mu Jixue was up to with her sneaky façade.
Although there was a minor clash between Mu Jixue and Yun Zhonghe, to Lin Zhongyu it wasn’t much more than usual. Sometimes their interactions got way more intense.
Perhaps it’s just how they show their love.
But something seemed to bother Snowy.
Indeed, Mu Jixue felt troubled. Though Lin Zhongyu didn’t notice, she saw them holding hands the moment she woke up. Let’s not underestimate Snowy’s detective skills; in the original game, she’d immediately pounce if Huangma made a move.
But this isn’t a game anymore. Even though Mu Jixue suspected something, she didn’t make a huge fuss about it with Yun Zhonghe this time.
Next, she asked a question that wiped the smile off Lin Zhongyu’s face completely.
“Ao Yu, tell me honestly, what do you think of Yun Zhonghe?”
“What?!”
Taken aback, Lin Zhongyu’s panic skyrocketed. She waved her hands and awkwardly smiled, “I… I don’t have any thoughts. We’re just friends.”
But Mu Jixue wasn’t convinced. She wasn’t planning to drop the subject either.
“Back then… weren’t you ready to fight for Yun Zhonghe? You… care about him a lot, don’t you?”
Mu Jixue stammered, clearly hesitant.
She needed to know Lin Zhongyu’s true feelings, yet feared disappointment. Her tone grew weaker.
“Of course, if Brother Yun was injured saving you, wouldn’t you Snowy be furious?”
Faced with Mu Jixue’s probing, Lin Zhongyu admitted it frankly and even countered.
After those words fell, silence descended.
Absolutely!
That was something Mu Jixue couldn’t say outright now. She would have confidently responded before, but now she found herself hesitating.
Her lips parted, unsure of what to say next.
Seeing such indecision, Lin Zhongyu realized something. The panic on her face lessened.
While Mu Jixue seemed tough on Yun Zhonghe, sometimes even wanting to pounce and bite him, she actually held a place for Yun Zhonghe deep down.
Yun Zhonghe had done so much for them; it was impossible to ignore.
Lin Zhongyu also figured out Snowy’s discomfort. She must be jealous, making her wary of Brother Yun.
She finally understood where the issue lay.
Thus, she gently comforted, “Alright, Snowy, the person I care most about is still you! If you were to save me like that, I’d be even angrier. Don’t overthink it.”
“Really?”
Mu Jixue lifted her face, her purple eyes looking a bit pitiful.
“Really!”
Lin Zhongyu met her eyes, smiling confidently. She cared deeply for both Mu Jixue and Yun Zhonghe—the two people she valued most.
She promised herself to be the bridge between them.
And the three of them would be fine together.
So, Mu Jixue cheered up and said happily, “Yeah, Ao Yu, I love you the most!”
This kid was easy to please.
To be honest, when Mu Jixue questioned her earlier, Lin Zhongyu felt pressured. She thought Mu Jixue noticed something without saying.
Since the incident at Qingzhu Town, Snowy seemed to mature. Before, she was just a silly girl acting rashly, but now she was much more thoughtful.
Surely Yun Zhonghe’s guidance helped.
Wait?
Speaking of which, Lin Zhongyu suddenly remembered something and asked Mu Jixue, “Oh, Snowy, while I was battling the spider demon, you and Brother Yun seemed to be doing something?”
While her focus was on the battle, she now recalled seeing them doing something covertly. That image quickly faded from mind, and back then, she thought Yun Zhonghe was dead, so she didn’t pay attention. It resurfaced only now.
What happened?
When these words reached Mu Jixue’s ears, her mind instantly conjured an image of Yun Zhonghe’s actions.
Instantly, her face flushed, and even her dainty ears turned a charming pink.
“No… nothing happened. I just gave Yun Zhonghe some medicine to save him. This guy hasn’t thanked me yet!”
She panicked, hastily making up a reason.
“…”
Lin Zhongyu found it hard to believe her.
The blush was too obvious!
There was definitely something going on!
She hadn’t blushed like that before…
This made Lin Zhongyu’s mood fluctuate.
She didn’t mind any intimate interactions between Yun Zhonghe and Mu Jixue. She hoped they’d get along well harmoniously.
Though… could you two stop leaving me out when you get carried away?
This was Lin Zhongyu’s lingering doubt, feeling left out and thinking they hid something from her.
Yet, she didn’t want to pressurize Mu Jixue.
After a brief silence, she replied with faint disappointment, “Ah, I see…”
She stared suspiciously at Mu Jixue, speaking with a drawn-out tone.
Confronted by her gaze, Mu Jixue began to fret.
“It’s true! Ao Yu, don’t you trust me? How could I ever lie to you!”
Even as she spoke, her heart palpitated, she feigned confidence nonetheless.
She feared misunderstanding from Ao Yu.
“Oh, I get it now. Sorry, Snowy. My imagination ran wild.”
Though curious, seeing Snowy’s confession, Lin Zhongyu decided to drop the topic and apologize.
“Sure, let’s move on.”
