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.
e, Immortal Body, Transmigration, System, Progression Fantasy, Academy Setting, Third-Person Perspective. Alternate Title: Transmigrating into a High Martial World and Reading Live Comments. Bad news: I transmigrated. This is a terrifying high-martial world, and my original, pathetically weak body fell into a coma and never woke up. Good news: I got a Popularity Points system upon arrival. I can see live comments and even create an unkillable alternate identity. Starting out, the alternate identity has all stats at 1. The system tells me that to grow stronger, I must participate in the plot, gain popularity points to allocate stats and grow stronger, and ultimately awaken my original body. And so, carrying my original body on my back, I officially entered Huaqing Academy, where the story's protagonist resides. From that moment on, Chen Guan kicked the original plot to pieces. Live Comments: [Doesn't anyone find this mysterious coffin guy creepy? He can summon indescribable grey misty hands.] [Is this guy a hero or a villain? What kind of onion became a spirit?] [By the way, does anyone know who's in the coffin? Shouldn't the debt for saving his life be repaid by now?] [According to unofficial histories, the person in the coffin was Chen Guan's first love. Their love was once passionate and earth-shattering, but they were separated by life and death due to worldly circumstances. What a star-crossed pair.] ... Years later, the world knew of a demon god born from a coffin, shrouded in grey mist, impossible to gaze upon directly. His foremost divine emissary often wielded a scythe, reaping lives like the god of death. As war approached, facing former friends and a boundless sea of enemies, Chen Guan merely raised his scythe. "Would you like to dance as well?"
young master of the Shen family—a figure of immense power and wealth beyond measure—and awakened the "Destined Ultimate Villain System"! His starting scenario? Running into his icy fiancée who shows up with a mountain-descending divine doctor to break off their engagement. The divine doctor arrogantly taunts: "What does your Shen family have besides a bit of stinking money? You're not even worthy of tying Qingxue's shoelaces!" Shen Fei just smiled. He completely defied the usual script: "Fine, I agree to break off the engagement. Also, notify the finance department to withdraw all investments from the Su family." Minutes later, with its capital chain severed, the Su Group teetered on the brink of bankruptcy! The once aloof and proud ice queen CEO was thrown into utter panic. That very night, she went to Shen Fei's villa, casting aside all dignity to beg and plead desperately... From then on, in this world teeming with Sons of Destiny, Shen Fei embarked on a path of extreme dimensional suppression! A mountain-descending divine doctor? Peerless medical skills? Shen Fei: "Reporting you for practicing medicine without a license! I'll gladly take your ancient medicinal cauldron and twin sister assassins." The Crooked-Smiling Dragon King? Commanding a hundred thousand soldiers with a single order? Shen Fei: "Illegal assembly and suspected treason! Let a fleet of attack helicopters sanitize the area and teach you what the state apparatus really means!" A reborn tycoon? Knows all the golden opportunities of the next decade? Shen Fei: "A trillion in capital to reverse and pump the stock market, making you blow your margin and jump on the very first day of your rebirth!" What Chosen Ones? What bearers of Heavenly Fortune? In Shen Fei's eyes, they're all just chives (i.e., suckers/marks) waiting to be harvested! Shen Fei: "Sorry, but as the Destined Ultimate Villain, I don't play by the rules of honor. I only play the game of dimensional suppression."
rowess are unmatched, commanding a million-strong army! Yet, the Emperor wants to depose him for the sake of a false prince? Hold on, are you throwing me into some female-oriented romance plot? How can I tolerate this? With a grand wave of his hand—the Nine Clan Extraction Technique! Slander the Emperor? Very well, all of you shall die! ... The False Prince: "Although I am not the biological son, Father and Mother love me more. The throne should be mine!" The Female Lead: "Qin Xiao, you are the Emperor, and I am a commoner. If you wish to marry me, you must abdicate. Otherwise, you will never have me!" The Empress: "After we divorce, you must give me half the empire!" The Transmigrator Consort: "You worthless Emperor, why should I kneel to you? All men are equal—I advise you to be kind!" The Great General: "The enemy general is my childhood sweetheart. For her sake, I willingly abandon the frontier defenses!" The Retired Emperor: "Although Yu'er was adopted, I prefer him. Qin Xiao, you should abdicate and let him become Emperor!" ... Very well! So this is how you want to play? Facing this twisted world of female-oriented tropes, Qin Xiao grins and raises his hand to unleash—the Nine Clan Extraction Technique! I am the Emperor. Why would I bother reasoning with you? Seal the gates! Leave none alive!
m back to his original world. In the end, he realized he had overthought things. [Hey, why is Shen Manni, the female lead, acting strange? Shouldn't she be fawning over the male lead at this point?] [Zhou Qiaoqiao, are you sick? Weren't you supposed to break off your engagement today?] [Damn it! An Youyi, please do your job as an undercover agent and sell my information to the protagonist, you idiot!] ... At this moment, Xu Mo himself didn't know that these female leads had already heard his inner thoughts. Then they decided not to play by the rules. Xu Mo: Please respect my profession as the big villain!
