Chapter 276: Principle of Repelling Lil’ Girls
Yun Zhonghe is indeed the yellow-haired guy, but that doesn’t mean he can let anyone slander and blame him willy-nilly.
When did he ever do anything irresponsible with Mu Jixue?!
Recalling the moments with Mu Jixue, he might have touched her body at most.
This lass, does she not know anything about s*x? Still stuck on the notion that any physical contact between a man and a woman means a baby’s coming?
It’s harmful stuff!
Mu Jixue’s commotion was quite loud; the crying echoed throughout the alley. People on both sides of the alley joined in with their accusations and insults.
“What kind of scumbag are you? Got a little girl pregnant, and now want to shirk responsibility?”
“Hey! Save the PDA for somewhere else, you’re disturbing people’s peace!”
“You look so refined, who knew you were less than an animal…”
Yun Zhonghe’s ears hurt from all the curses.
Dude, you really got me wrong here.
With no choice left, Yun Zhonghe had to leave. But Mu Jixue buried her head deep into his chest, refusing to budge, forcing him to carry her out while still crying.
He looked kinda disheveled until they were far from the insults, when he gently put down the still-sobbing Mu Jixue.
“Not fair! Speak with integrity, you can’t just sling mud without evidence.”
Yun Zhonghe looked at Mu Jixue in annoyance but dared not scold her severely, fearing it might damage their relationship.
Mu Jixue, with fierce determination, stretched up, trying to meet his eyes despite barely reaching his chin.
“I never slung mud at you; I worked hard for ages to get this vacation!”
Yun Zhonghe: ?
What? Vacation… you meant that by “having”?
Ugh! You only tell half the story, leaving everyone to misunderstand.
Yun Zhonghe couldn’t help laughing wryly.
Mu Jixue: “What happened to the other woman you came with? Who is she? What’s her name!”
Mu Jixue fired question after question like a barrage, catching Yun Zhonghe off guard.
Yun Zhonghe was puzzled, scratching his head. “We were just with Su Xiaoxiao.”
“Ha?! Trying to fool me again! I saw, you… you-you laughed and chatted with a super beautiful girl; tall too—long legs too…”
d*mn it!!!
Flashbacks of seeing Yun Zhonghe chatting animatedly with a girl Yun Zhonghe didn’t know, standing close enough that their breaths seemed shared, made Mu Jixue feel like her heart was on fire, desperate to stomp her foot.
Does Yun Zhonghe prefer girls with long legs?!
d*mn it d*mn it d*mn it!
She needed to get a good look at what kind of cat must be so bold to sneak some fish!
Yun Zhonghe was more confused than ever.
The kid was clearly sensitive; a single jab would send things overboard, making explanations difficult.
Mu Jixue interrogated Yun Zhonghe, forcing him to take her to the inn where his *skills* were better suited than words.
Seeing them face-to-face would clarify everything.
…
Inside the inn, four chairs formed a small circle, the atmosphere filled with awkwardness and intrigue.
“Wait, you’re really… Xiaoxiao?”
As Yun Zhonghe led Mu Jixue to Su Xiaoxiao and Su Xinghe, Mu Jixue’s expression shifted to confusion.
?°？
Su Xiaoxiao before her, no longer the plain girl she remembered. With her hair carefully styled and dressed up, she exuded new charm, transforming into some sort of Cinderella to swan saga. Mu Jixue felt lost.
This is Su Xiaoxiao?!
Mu Jixue was shocked, hardly believing her eyes.
“Did you not recognize her…?”
Yun Zhonghe whispered to Mu Jixue.
Mu Jixue’s body trembled, sweat breaking out on her forehead.
Being Su Xiaoxiao’s childhood friend already made the first meeting awkward; now, another huge misunderstanding.
She felt her face heat up.
“You, what nonsense; I recognized Xiaoxiao immediately, haha…”
Her laugh had a forced tone, trying to mask the inner panic.
Now, she was calm, reflecting on her behavior. The way she acted toward Yun Zhonghe felt like that of a jilted woman.
Ah!!! What am I doing?
She regretted. Even if Yun Zhonghe had closer ties with other women, what right did she have to criticize and complain?
Just now, it felt like she declared her feelings openly in her shouts to Yun Zhonghe.
Gazing vaguely at Yun Zhonghe, Mu Jixue felt uneasy, unsure how to explain herself.
But Yun Zhonghe deliberately avoided bringing it up, being considerate not to embarrass her.
Only—
A strange feeling stirred in his heart.
Mu Jixue’s reaction was intense, as if she feared he’d run away!
Was she…
“Jieshie, why are you here?”
Just then, Su Xiaoxiao broke the silence.
Su Xiaoxiao now seemed more relaxed than the first time she met Mu Jixue—less fearful.
Mu Jixue had even wanted to thank Yun Zhonghe for Su Xiaoxiao in the past.
Mu Jixue was relieved to hear Yun Zhonghe speak up, freeing her: “Ms. Jixue only had a holiday and heard we were heading to Tianhai City, so she came to lend a hand.”
Yun Zhonghe helped his brother by taking the spotlight himself.
“Thanks, Jieshie.”
Su Xiaoxiao smiled softly.
Mu Jixue noticed the change in her demeanor; Su Xiaoxiao, not just in appearance but in personality.
She felt out of the loop during Mu Jixue’s absence—lots must have happened.
Her feelings grew complex: secrets between them, while she remained clueless.
Su Xinghe watched Mu Jixue intently.
Hearing stories about Mu Jixue and Su Xiaoxiao’s past, knowing they drifted apart but Su Xiaoxiao remained close, he concluded something was off.
Mu Jixue was possibly jeopardizing Su Zhonghe’s position in the family.
Suddenly, Mu Jixue sensed the tension, her facade crumbling to look at Su Xiaoxiao.
Invisible sparks flew between Yun Zhonghe and Su Xiaoxiao.
Yun Zhonghe’s heart skipped a beat, eyes darting between Su Xiaoxiao and Su Xinghe.
Could these two have developed chemistry?
Yun Zhonghe forgot, in the original game, Mu Jixue was dubbed ‘Lil’ Girlfriend Killer.’ Wherever she went, a horde of cute girls flocked to her effortlessly.
Though Su Xinghe didn’t exist in the original, Yun Zhonghe suspected she might reciprocate Mu Jixue’s affections given Su Xiaoxiao’s admiration.
Seeing them lock eyes intensely, Yun Zhonghe confirmed his hunch—they definitely liked each other.
Only, Mu Jixue’s lips curved slightly downward, becoming straighter, and her eyes flicked with subtle, unspoken emotions.
Su Xinghe smiled mischievously: “Let us introduce ourselves. I’m Su Xinghe, younger sister of Su Xiaoxiao. Currently the Inner Gate Manager of Xuantian Sect and the current head of Su Family of Wang Gu City.”
Mu Jixue raised an eyebrow, her lips curling into a faint smile. “Manager Su is too kind, call me Jixue.”
“No, no! Master Mu is well-known in our sect; I’m just a mere manager, not much to talk about.”
Their speech was warm and humble, their manners refined.
Yun Zhonghe felt somewhat sentimental. No wonder Huang Aotian attracted admirers wherever she went.
As night fell, the four sat together, chatting deep into the night.
Yun Zhonghe detailed the journey to Tianhai City for Mu Jixue.
He traced back to their adventure in the monster beast forest. His description included noticing abnormalities in the Chen Family.
Yun Zhonghe mentioned Su Xiaoxiao and Su Xinghe’s stalked by the Chens.
Mu Jixue listened, her gaze growing odd.
She didn’t realize how much they endured!
And Yun Zhonghe’s efforts didn’t seem any less than those for Lin Zhongyu.
Was this yellow-haired dude equally sweet and generous to every girl?
No need to single out Su Xiaoxiao specifically; he treated her well enough. They were childhood friends after all.
But…
A mixed emotion spread. She felt their bond with this pair overshadowing her and Lin Zhongyu’s friendship, giving Yun Zhonghe a bigger role.
That feeling…
No no no!
“Jixue?”
Caught in her thoughts, Yun Zhonghe noticed the change in her demeanor.
Mu Jixue slowly lifted her gaze—those clear eyes shimmered with a hint of grievance, gently glancing at Yun Zhonghe. The unusual sensation inside threatened to burst, yet she found it hard to articulate.
Then, unexpectedly, her stomach rumbled, breaking the silence.
“Hungry?” Yun Zhonghe asked, concerned.
A blush spread across her cheeks, and she rubbed her belly awkwardly. “Well, we’ve been rushing around and haven’t eaten much.”
Seeing this, Yun Zhonghe’s lips curved into a tender smile.
Mu Jixue was sometimes rather cute.
He offered to see if the innkeeper had food available, but the landlord faced difficulties. He explained it was late, and Tianhai City wasn’t safe; chefs had returned home.
However, he added, “I could cook something simple, if the taste isn’t an issue.”
His tone carried an apologetic uncertainty, clearly indicating cooking wasn’t his strong suite.
Yun Zhonghe glanced at the seated three, pondered, and decided. “No worries, leave it to me.”
Yun Zhonghe believed his yellow-haired self could step aside, not interfering with the girls’ bonding time.
Plus, cooking for his good brother himself should melt hearts.
Not that Yun Zhonghe lacked culinary skills. Back in the day, he often cooked for himself.
The wisdom goes: To win a man’s heart, capture his stomach.
Yun Zhonghe figured it worked the same for women.
Time to show off a bit!
When Mu Jixue learned Yun Zhonghe intended to cook, she insisted otherwise. Su Xiaoxiao and Su Xinghe also objected, unwilling to burden Yun Zhonghe with all preparations.
But Yun Zhonghe smiled and had them sit down.
Just stick together; he’d handle any trouble as the yellow-haired guy!
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