Lin Guanqi didn’t know whether she was feeling overwhelmed simply because she was being spoiled too much.
But for Bai Ningbing, she only ever felt that she hadn’t given enough.
After all, in her previous life, she truly believed deep down that she owed Lin Guanqi; even if she herself wasn’t aware, Bai Ningbing knew it in her heart.
“No, you deserve all of this. If it’s not enough, make sure you tell me—I can give you even better things!”
If Lin Guanqi had known Bai Ningbing would treat her so well, why did she ever work so hard? She could have just lived off her!
Wait! A true man should stand between heaven and earth—how could she just sponge off someone? That would be disgraceful!
“I even got you a Cartier ring.”
“I’ll eat! I’ll happily be a kept woman!”
Lin Guanqi accepted the Cartier ring. In another life, she loved Cartier, but she’d always been too poor—even affording a “card” was impossible, let alone Cartier.
Seeing Lin Guanqi so happy, Bai Ningbing felt truly joyful as well.
She ate five-star meals and wore Cartier; there was no describing how comfortable this life was.
After a hearty meal, Bai Ningbing began clearing the dishes, but Lin Guanqi tried to stop her. After all, Bai Ningbing did all the cooking—how could she let her wash up too?
Wouldn’t that make her seem ungrateful?
But Bai Ningbing seemed determined not to let Lin Guanqi handle the dishes.
“How could I let you do it? No need, just sit here. I’ll take care of it, you’re the guest.”
Of course, Bai Ningbing had a simple reason for saying this: she didn’t want Lin Guanqi to see the takeout bags and failed dishes hidden in the kitchen.
Otherwise, wouldn’t her so-called five-star dinner be exposed?
“Ahem, ahem, just sit right here, that’s what I mean.”
“Since you don’t have any classes today, can you go out with me on a date?”
Bai Ningbing walked up to Lin Guanqi, lifting her chin.
“Uh…”
Lin Guanqi wanted to refuse at first, but then she thought about the exams, and this meal—it didn’t seem so bad to go out with her, did it?
“I can go hang out with you, but! I wouldn’t call it a date! I’m just going out with you, understand?”
Bai Ningbing didn’t care what Lin Guanqi called it. She’d already succeeded in asking her out; as for what it meant, that was hers to decide.
Whatever others thought, to Bai Ningbing, this was a date.
“Wait here for a minute, I’m going to change clothes.”
In other people’s eyes, Bai Ningbing might seem extremely cold and indifferent, but around Lin Guanqi, she was just an ordinary—couldn’t-be-more-ordinary—girl.
Half an hour passed.
“Bai Ningbing, what’s taking you so long to get changed? Are you stuck in your clothes? If you don’t come down, I’m leaving without you!”
“I’m almost done, coming down now.”
When Bai Ningbing finally appeared after changing, Lin Guanqi was astonished. Was this angelic-looking girl really the Grim Reaper of the battlefield?
Lin Guanqi couldn’t help but marvel.
Bai Ningbing spun in front of her and then asked, “How do I look in this outfit?”
“You look amazing… really amazing. Bai Ningbing, if you wore this at school, I swear, you’d have a crowd of admirers trailing after you, you know?”
But Bai Ningbing just brushed it off.
“I don’t care what they think. This look is only for you—nobody else deserves to see it.”
Lin Guanqi was at a loss for words and could only laugh awkwardly to smooth things over.
Once they hit the streets, it was clear this place was a dating spot. Most people here were couples out shopping, and with two girls as stunning as them walking together, it was hard not to draw curious stares.
“Two beauties! Now, these are real beauties! Those faces—completely natural, not a hint of makeup!”
That’s right—neither of them wore makeup.
“Why do I feel like everyone’s looking at us weirdly?” Lin Guanqi said.
But Bai Ningbing didn’t react at all, her expression as if saying: “Exactly, that’s the effect I want. Spread the rumors as much as you like, the more people who know, the better.”
If everyone knew, then the rumors might just become reality.
“Hey, are you even listening to me? Look, they’re all gossiping about us! Aren’t you going to do something?”
Bai Ningbing shrugged, looking helpless.
“What can I do? The more you try to stop rumors, the more people believe them. Besides, you and I are both magical girls—people making up stories is only natural.”
Of course, if someone wrote a doujinshi about herself and Lin Guanqi, that would be even better.
“Let’s go check out that place!” Lin Guanqi pointed at a mall.
Bai Ningbing glanced at it and realized—wasn’t that a property owned by her own family? Spending money here just meant the money would circle back into her own pocket.
“Alright, let’s go in and have a look.”
As soon as they entered, Lin Guanqi was stunned by the mall’s lavish decor. Other than the shops and small stores near the academy, she’d never been to places like this.
The luxurious interior left her speechless.
Could a mall really be this fancy? The things sold here must be outrageously expensive. She’d originally thought to buy a gift for Bai Ningbing as a thank you, but now, that idea felt a bit foolish.
There was no way she could afford anything here.
Even if she sold herself, she might not have enough!
“Maybe we should go somewhere else. Suddenly, I don’t feel like shopping here anymore.”
Damn it, she just couldn’t bring herself to say those words!
So she could only brace herself and go in.
The moment they entered, Lin Guanqi noticed that the shopkeepers and staff treated her with exceptional respect, as if she were a CEO inspecting her own mall.
Could it be that even the way customers were treated was different in such a fancy place?
Lin Guanqi couldn’t help but wonder—was she just too inexperienced?
The truth was…
As soon as the shopkeepers and staff saw Bai Ningbing, their attitudes changed in an instant. They were about to greet her as President Bai, but Bai Ningbing immediately stopped them.
She’d already contacted the manager—not to address her as President Bai in here.
Which explained the current situation.
“No wonder such a fancy mall has such friendly staff!”
“Bai Ningbing, let’s go look over there?”
“Sure.”
When they’d walked a few meters away, the manager quickly pulled out his walkie-talkie and began issuing instructions throughout the mall.
“Attention, everyone! President Bai is heading to the snack shop. If President Bai orders anything, it must be made perfectly!
And the young lady with President Bai looks special, too! If anyone messes this up, you might as well kiss your jobs goodbye!”