Chen Li stood by quietly, attending to her duties. When she heard the news that Master and Madam were going on a long trip, she lowered her head but couldn’t help the faint smile creeping at the corners of her lips.
Great! Once they leave, this big house will be left with just her and Miss, right? The real two-person time is finally coming!
She couldn’t help but fantasize about getting closer to Miss… But when her gaze flicked over to Lin Weiwei quietly eating nearby, that bit of joy was instantly replaced by irritation.
What a downer! It would be even better if that wild girl wasn’t here either!
After finishing their meal, Father Su called Lin Weiwei away. Su Nuannuan was a bit puzzled—what could Dad be saying to Lin Weiwei?
It couldn’t be…
“Lin Weiwei, if you dare bully Nuannuan while we’re gone, we’ll make you regret it!”
Hehe, Su Nuannuan thought to herself.
Reluctantly, Su Nuannuan snuggled into Mother Su’s arms like a spoiled kitten rubbing against her. “Mom… I’m going to miss you…”
Mother Su’s heart melted completely as she gently stroked her hair.
“Nuannuan, be good. You can’t act willfully at home; you have to listen to your sister, okay?”
Su Nuannuan buried her face in her mother’s embrace and nodded quietly, but inside, her anxiety grew.
Listen to Lin Weiwei? Would Lin Weiwei let her have a good time? Mom, could you please tell Lin Weiwei not to bully me…
Back in her own room, Su Nuannuan sat cross-legged on her soft big bed, growing more frightened the more she thought about it.
With Mom and Dad away, would Lin Weiwei take this chance to pick fights and kick her out?
Even if she really got driven away, Mom and Dad were overseas. Probably… they wouldn’t blame Lin Weiwei too harshly over her—after all, Lin Weiwei was the biological daughter.
No way! She absolutely couldn’t let her find any weaknesses!
Su Nuannuan clenched her small fists and silently made a resolution. Over the next few months, she would be extra careful, keeping as low-profile as possible, avoiding Lin Weiwei and not giving her any chance to lash out!
Meanwhile, Lin Weiwei followed Father Su into the bookroom.
The relaxed expression on Father Su’s face had vanished, replaced by fatigue and seriousness. “Weiwei, the situation overseas is a bit complicated this time. It’s going to take some time.”
“Just now your mother told Nuannuan to look after you, but that was just talk. Nuannuan is simple-minded and straightforward; when it comes to family matters, you’ll probably have to take care of more yourself.”
Lin Weiwei frowned slightly. “Is the problem that serious?”
Father Su nodded but didn’t elaborate, continuing his instructions. “If there’s anything you don’t understand about the manor, you can ask Chen Li. She’s been with the family for many years and is familiar with all the household affairs. The steward will also regularly contact you with updates. Besides…”
He paused, looking at Lin Weiwei. “When you have time, you should also visit the Su family company to get familiar with things. After all, you’re our biological daughter. These responsibilities will eventually be handed over to you.”
Father Su’s face showed a trace of relieved smile. “Honestly, your mother and I used to worry about whether Nuannuan’s temperament was up to managing such a large estate.”
“Now that you’re back, a big weight in our hearts has finally been lifted.”
Listening to her father’s words, Lin Weiwei felt a surge of complex emotions.
Although she was the bloodline of the Su family, she had only just returned, and the home and responsibilities still felt unfamiliar.
Yes, after all, real life wasn’t like novels—there weren’t many cruel parents.
Hearing her father’s frank yet trusting words, she truly felt accepted and valued by this family.
She nodded solemnly. “I understand, Dad. I’ll be careful.”
After talking with Father Su, Lin Weiwei stepped out of the bookroom. She looked around the luxurious, spacious home, her gaze finally settling on the tightly closed door at the end of the corridor—Su Nuannuan’s room.
Back in her own room, Lin Weiwei collapsed heavily onto her soft big bed and let out a long breath.
Everything had changed so fast. She had been an ordinary person for eighteen years, and now, overnight, she was an heir to a billionaire fortune?
All of this was hers now.
An indescribably complicated feeling rose in her heart.
She stared at the ceiling in a daze, a slight smile curving her lips.
Su Nuannuan… she silently repeated the name.
“You better behave, or I’ll catch you slipping.”
Or else…
The next morning at breakfast, Father and Mother Su were busy preparing for their overseas trip and weren’t around. Su Nuannuan, with two faint dark circles under her eyes and no energy, nibbled at the fried eggs on her plate.
She had been lost in wild thoughts until midnight and hadn’t slept well at all. Lin Weiwei, however, ate heartily.
Su Nuannuan forced herself to finish breakfast and then followed Lin Weiwei to school.
During the entire morning’s classes, Su Nuannuan sat up straight, eyes wide open, trying hard to focus on the blackboard, afraid that if she accidentally fell asleep, Lin Weiwei would catch her and find a weakness.
As for what the teacher was teaching? Well… the knowledge just wasn’t sinking in!
Finally, during lunch break, Su Nuannuan wanted to ask Zhou Qianqian to accompany her to the bathroom, but she found Zhou Qianqian lying on the desk, fast asleep.
“Qianqian, come with me to the bathroom?” Su Nuannuan gently nudged her.
Zhou Qianqian groggily lifted her head, barely opening her eyes. “Uh… Nuannuan, you go by yourself… I’m so sleepy…”
After saying this, she buried her head back down.
Su Nuannuan found it strange. “Qianqian, what did you do last night? Why are you so tired?”
Hearing this, Zhou Qianqian moved her head slightly, her voice muffled and a bit guilty. “N-nothing… I just didn’t sleep well…”
She didn’t say more and went back to sleep. Su Nuannuan had no choice but to go to the bathroom alone.
She felt a bit hurt inside; even Qianqian wouldn’t accompany her anymore.
When she reached the bathroom, it was empty, which made Su Nuannuan a little pleased. She wasn’t used to strangers in the bathroom, so she usually made Qianqian come along.
After finishing, just as she opened the stall door, she was startled.
Someone was standing at the entrance, completely blocking her way.
Su Nuannuan froze and instinctively glanced at the nearby stalls— all empty. So why was this person blocking her exit?
Oh no! Her heart skipped a beat. Could she be running into a troublemaker?
She nervously sized up the girl before her—short hair, quite cute looking… but she didn’t know her at all!
Su Nuannuan timidly spoke, her voice barely audible like a mosquito’s buzz. “Cl- classmate… could you please let me pass?”
This short-haired girl was none other than Wu Duola, who had lined up right behind Su Nuannuan during club applications yesterday.
Wu Duola said nothing, her eyes sparkling as she suddenly grabbed Su Nuannuan’s wrist and, without further explanation, pushed her back into the bathroom stall, slamming the door shut behind her!
“Ah!” Su Nuannuan cried out in fright, her heart pounding wildly. Having not slept well the night before, this unexpected event overwhelmed her brain.
The stall was small, two people squeezed in, almost pressed together. The atmosphere instantly grew strange and ambiguous.
Wu Duola leaned in close, staring at Su Nuannuan’s wide eyes blinking frantically in fear.
“Cl- classmate… what… what do you want to do?” Su Nuannuan’s voice trembled, her back pressed against the cold partition. Her mind was already playing out scenes of school bullying, debating whether she should scream for help.
Wu Duola seemed to notice her fear and suddenly put her other hand over Su Nuannuan’s mouth!
Then her other hand quickly fumbled in her school uniform pocket for something.
Su Nuannuan: “!!!” Could it be a knife?
This is awful! Why am I so unlucky? Does everyone want to bully me? She instinctively struggled.
“Shh!” Wu Duola lowered her voice, her expression serious. “Don’t scream. I’m not going to hurt you.”
She finally pulled out not a weapon, but a piece of paper.
“I just want to ask you…” Wu Duola released Su Nuannuan’s mouth and shook the paper. Her eyes shone brightly. “…if you want to join my club?”
“Huh?” Su Nuannuan was completely stunned and her mind froze.
Looking carefully, the girl was holding a Club Application Form.
All this fuss… just for that?
She exhaled softly and whispered, “B-but… I already applied for a club…”
Wu Duola burst out laughing. “Sleeping Club? Come on, that kind of club will never get approved by the teachers!”
Su Nuannuan’s face flushed instantly—both embarrassed and annoyed. “H-how do you know that…”
Curious, she then asked, “W-what club is yours?”
Wu Duola raised her chin, proudly spreading out the application form, her face full of pride. “Magic Club!”
Su Nuannuan (⊙_⊙)?
She looked at the serious short-haired girl and silently scoffed in her mind.
I’m just bad at studying, but I’m not stupid!
And this is clearly a school story, not some Western fantasy. Where would magic even come from?
Is this girl… a little off?
But to avoid angering this strangely acting “magic girl,” Su Nuannuan steeled herself and tried to get away first.
“Um… classmate… could you please let me go? I’ll… think it over and get back to you, okay?”
In her mind, she was desperately shouting, Someone please come to the bathroom! Help! There’s a weird magic girl here!
Wu Duola squinted suspiciously at her, as if trying to tell if she was bluffing. “You’re not lying to me, right?”
Su Nuannuan shook her head vigorously. “N-no! I really will think about it!”
She wasn’t trying to lie—she just planned to forget about it once she got back.
Wu Duola stared at her for a few seconds, seemingly reluctantly convinced, then finally loosened her grip on Su Nuannuan’s hand and stepped aside from the door. “Alright, I’ll wait for your answer. Don’t forget, okay?”
Su Nuannuan immediately relaxed, opened the door, and quickly ducked out of the bathroom, rushing back to the classroom.
Her heart was still racing.
Wuwuwu… So scary! I’m never going to the bathroom alone again!