The identity cards were actually electronic screens containing several photos. The remote control was in the hands of the two "fishes", allowing them to manipulate the cards everyone received at will.
"How could you do this!" Thinking back to when she was the King in the first round, Tang Keke immediately puffed her cheeks and said angrily, "I knew it! I wondered why there were such strange action cards. So it was you guys playing tricks from the very beginning."
"Two liar fishes." The young girl stood with her hands on her hips, clearly angry.
"How can matters between scholars be called lying?" An Shiyu said.
"Exactly. If you hadn't torn open the packaging, you wouldn't have known, right?" An Shiyi added.
"Isn't that just burying your head in the sand?!"
Seeing the girls bickering noisily, Ye Shuang chose to go upstairs to hang the laundry. He had been wondering why the identity cards were as thick as student IDs; it turned out they were electronic screens.
Leaving the girls to their antics, Ye Shuang went upstairs.
The sunlight on the rooftop was just right, bringing a faint warmth. Although not as intense as the summer sun, it was perfect for drying clothes.
Swish! Shaking out a piece of clothing, Ye Shuang was hanging it up when he heard footsteps behind him.
Turning his head, Ye Shuang found a long-haired girl standing by the door, half of her face peeking out.
"What are you doing standing there?"
Bai Yuyou stepped out and quickly walked over to Ye Shuang's side. "I want to help Ye Shuang hang the clothes."
As she spoke, she also took a piece of clothing from the bucket.
"Thank you." Ye Shuang took the clothes from Bai Yuyou and used his other hand to rub the top of her head.
Bai Yuyou really liked having her head patted by Ye Shuang. While being petted, she reached out and gently pressed down on Ye Shuang's palm. "Ye Shuang, pat me more."
Hearing this, Ye Shuang patted her a few more times. Bai Yuyou revealed a soft, cat-like expression, even nuzzling her cheek against his palm. She was like a larger, equally adorable version of Yi Wan, radiating a sense of absolute healing.
"Alright, let's hang the clothes first." Ye Shuang gently tapped her head before turning his attention back to the laundry.
However, while hanging the clothes, Ye Shuang suddenly spoke up.
"After this Spring Festival, school should be starting soon, right?"
"There's still half a month," Bai Yuyou said. Yinshan Academy started later than most schools. Generally, the winter break lasted for more than a month, so there was still plenty of time to rest after the Spring Festival.
"Is that so."
Ye Shuang continued hanging clothes with Bai Yuyou. After a moment of silence, he went on, "After your school starts, I might get busier. The time I spend going to the academy might also decrease."
"Why?"
"Initially, I went to the academy to take better care of you," Ye Shuang said slowly.
"I went to that academy pretending to be a teacher, and later became Yinshan's school doctor... It was actually all to protect you better."
"But Yuyou, you have your own friends now." Ye Shuang smiled.
"Tang Keke, An Shiyu, Little Peach..."
"Although your voice is still very soft, you have no problem communicating with normal people anymore."
"You've grown up so fast."
"I think it's time for me to appropriately let go." Ye Shuang paused. "Also..."
"I will be marrying Chen Qin in a while."
"So, I need to be more involved in the group's affairs so I can better help her."
Hearing this, Bai Yuyou remained silent, merely reaching out to grab the hem of Ye Shuang's shirt.
"..."
The wind blew gently, the warm breeze lightly ruffling the bangs on the young girl's forehead. Bai Yuyou's delicate face still showed no expression, but Ye Shuang could read her sense of loss.
"Ye Shuang," the girl spoke.
"Hmm?"
"Do you like me?" Bai Yuyou asked.
"I do." Ye Shuang smiled.
"That's not the answer I want," Bai Yuyou said softly. She moved a little closer, then threw herself into Ye Shuang's arms, hugging him tightly with both hands.
"I'm not..."
"I don't want this answer."
Ye Shuang: "..."
He remained silent for a long time. The girl's body temperature felt hotter than the sun, almost scorching his skin.
Ye Shuang slowly reached out and gently brushed aside Bai Yuyou's hair. "You want an answer..."
"Yes, you have indeed grown up."
"The answer you want..."
"Is the same as the reply I just gave." Ye Shuang gently rested his chin on Bai Yuyou's head. "I like you, Yuyou."
Bai Yuyou slowly looked up.
"But... I'm sorry." Ye Shuang smiled, though it was tinged with bitterness.
"Well, I'm getting married."
Bai Yuyou: "..."
"So, does Ye Shuang not want me anymore?" The girl's words left Ye Shuang stunned in place. He was silent for a moment before simply saying, "How could that be."
"But I want Ye Shuang," Bai Yuyou said, her voice dropping as low as a mosquito's buzz. "I want Ye Shuang."
"I'm trying hard to grow up. Ye Shuang, can you wait for me a little longer?"
Ye Shuang opened his mouth slightly but didn't know what to say.
At this moment, his heart was incredibly conflicted. Multiple emotions continuously tangled within him, eventually turning into a deep pool that relentlessly pulled at his feelings. Ye Shuang only felt a sharp sting in his brain.
"I'm sorry," Ye Shuang could only say softly. "I... probably cannot wait for you."
Bai Yuyou looked at him silently. She slowly let go of him, turned around, and walked away.
Ye Shuang watched her retreating back, then lowered his head to look at the clothes in the bucket, lost in a daze.
After returning indoors, Bai Yuyou acted as if nothing had happened, still maintaining her usual expressionless little demeanor.
But Ye Shuang noticed that she had become much quieter.
Ye Shuang knew that his words would hurt the girl, but many things ultimately had to be made clear—even though deep down, he didn't want to do it.
...
...
Half a month passed quickly, and in the blink of an eye, it was the opening day of Yinshan Academy.
In the early morning, Ye Shuang drove the two girls to school. However, along the way, compared to the lively Tang Keke, Bai Yuyou appeared much quieter. She sat in the corner, her inherently ethereal temperament making her seem even more distant and cold.
"What's wrong, Yuyou? Are you in a bad mood?" Actually, Tang Keke had also noticed Bai Yuyou's unusual behavior lately; she was often absent-minded.
"I'm fine." Bai Yuyou shook her head gently.
After arriving at the school gates, Bai Yuyou and Tang Keke got out of the car.
"Brother, we are leaving."
"Okay, sure."
"Yuyou, aren't you going to recharge your energy?" Tang Keke noticed that Bai Yuyou was standing to the side, completely motionless.
"I don't need to anymore." Bai Yuyou shook her head. She then took a glance at Ye Shuang, finally said we're leaving, and led the bewildered Tang Keke into the campus.
Ye Shuang sat in the driver's seat, watching all of this. He remained silent for a moment before slowly driving away.
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orn and Humiliation】【Forced Love】 In his past life, Lin Ran was betrayed and murdered by his girlfriend and family, while the yandere female aristocrat, who had treated him as a mere plaything, avenged him by doing in his enemies. Upon seeing the yandere female aristocrat lying in the same coffin, ready to die with him, Lin Ran realized how profoundly mistaken he had been. Reborn, he abandoned the fickle campus beauty and wholeheartedly embraced the yandere female aristocrat's arms. "Ran! If I dig out your eyes and turn them into a specimen, you'll only be able to look at me!" Lin Ran: "Darling, kiss me!" "Ran! If I break your legs, you won't run away anymore, right?" Lin Ran: "Love, hold me tight!" "Ran! If..." Lin Ran: "Hush now! Love me more!" Luo Yao: ... Seeing his scumbag dad: "Take him out!" Seeing his stepmother: "Get rid of her!" Seeing his brother: "Eliminate him!" Seeing his white moonlight: "Send that to Southeast Asia!"
for mindless slaughter, this isn't for you.] My name is Ye Shu, and I'm a transmigrator. It seems I'm supposed to be the protagonist, but that feels pretty unlikely. This world has been invaded by a system. The antagonists on the other side have suddenly become pure, flawless saints. The female leads have been force-fed the so-called "original plot," making them think they've been reborn. Now, everyone thinks I'm scum. Including the old lady in my ring. And here I am, in the Monster Beast Mountain Range, braising pork. To put my situation in perspective— It's as if, the moment Xiao Yan stepped into the Monster Beast Mountain Range, the Soul Emperor already knew he would become the Flame Emperor, and Yao Lao had been turned to the enemy's side. I have nothing right now. Oh wait, that's not true. I do have a white-haired loli child-bride who's the Heavenly Dao, and her only skill is acting cute. So, tell me guys... what are my chances of making it to the end?
