In the afternoon, the three of them casually strolled around the amusement park again, tried a few light attractions, and had some snacks. As dusk approached and everyone grew a bit tired, they decided to head back home.
At the park entrance, Zhou Qianqian was about to say goodbye to Su Nuannuan when Lin Wei suddenly walked up beside her, took out her phone, and said in her usual calm tone, “Hmm… add me as a friend.”
Zhou Qianqian was momentarily stunned, a little surprised. She glanced at Lin Wei suspiciously, then looked at Su Nuannuan, who was just as confused.
“Ah? Oh… okay.” Although puzzled, Zhou Qianqian quickly took out her phone and scanned Lin Wei’s QR code. The two of them became friends.
As soon as the verification went through, Lin Wei immediately said, “Send me the photos we took today.”
Zhou Qianqian suddenly understood—it was for the group photo! She immediately patted her chest with a sly smile. “No problem! Leave it to me. I’ll pick the best ones and send them to you when I get back!”
Su Nuannuan watched the two whispering and exchanging contact info, her little head filled with question marks.
What were they talking about? Why did Lin Wei want to add Qianqian?
After waving goodbye to Zhou Qianqian, Su Nuannuan followed Lin Wei and got into the car heading home.
In the car, Lin Wei leaned against the window, quietly watching the rapidly passing street scenes, her face calm, lost in thought.
Su Nuannuan curled up on the opposite seat, feeling a bit conflicted.
Today was fun… but it also felt embarrassing… her image was completely ruined! She puffed her cheeks in frustration.
Back home, the two had a simple dinner but still didn’t exchange much conversation. However, the atmosphere seemed less tense than before.
After dinner, both went back to their rooms early.
Su Nuannuan flopped onto her soft big bed and rolled around twice. Although the day had been fun, the emotional ups and downs were truly exhausting.
She sighed, “Sigh, school tomorrow again…” Thinking about the incomprehensible textbooks and the upcoming exams, her little face drooped again.
Suddenly, she recalled the scene at the amusement park entrance and murmured to herself, What exactly did Lin Wei say to Qianqian?
So secretive… Could they be talking bad about me?
Maybe they were trying to drive a wedge between me and Qianqian!
Like, “She’s so dumb,” or “It’s tiring to hang out with her,” that kind of thing? The more she thought about it, the more possible it seemed, and she felt a little wronged.
Meanwhile, in Lin Wei’s room.
After showering, she sat at the edge of her bed, drying her hair and picking up her phone.
Zhou Qianqian had been efficient, already sending several photos taken that day.
Her fingers swiped across the screen; most were silly two-person shots of Zhou Qianqian and Su Nuannuan, with a few solo photos of Su Nuannuan, though her expressions were mostly a bit unnatural.
Finally, her gaze settled on the only group photo—or rather, on the two people in the photo.
In the picture, she and Su Nuannuan stood side by side, with just a slight gap between them.
Her own expression looked stiff, her eyes seemingly not looking at the camera, while Su Nuannuan slightly tilted her head.
Lin Wei’s finger lingered on the screen, gently tapping the small figure and zooming in, her gaze focusing on…
The fluffy hair on top of the head, the slightly flushed cheeks, eyes squinting a little from the light, a faint shy smile curling the lips. Seeing this, her heart softened unexpectedly.
That strange feeling in her heart surfaced again.
This kid… clumsy and timid, greedy and playful, quick to cry, and always getting in the way… She should be an unexpected variable in her perfect plan, an obstacle to be removed.
But why did seeing her pitiful little face make her feel soft? Why did she even take the initiative to ask for this somewhat silly group photo?
Annoyed, she tossed the phone aside and lay back on the bed.
“Really… inexplicable.” She muttered, staring at the ceiling.
Her goal was clearly to take full control of the Su family and prove she was the only qualified heir.
This Su Nuannuan was not part of her plan at all—more like a potential troublemaker…
Lin Wei closed her eyes, but her mind was still on that slightly silly smiling face.
She turned over and buried her face in the pillow, trying to dispel the inexplicable emotions.
Forget it, there’s plenty of time ahead…
The next day, Monday, the familiar school day. The two sisters had breakfast and went off to school.
On the car ride, Su Nuannuan glanced at the calm Lin Wei and let out a breath. Looks like nothing’s wrong?
Once at school, the day’s classes began. In class, the teacher rapped on the podium and announced two pieces of news:
“Class, this afternoon we will have a pop quiz covering last week’s lessons. You can review during lunch break.”
A chorus of groans erupted from the students. The teacher adjusted her glasses and continued,
“Also, the club applications from last week have been processed. The list of approved clubs is posted on the bulletin board. Please check.”
“Those whose clubs weren’t approved must quickly join another already established club.”
“Yay!” The classroom buzzed with cheers and excited chatter. Su Nuannuan wondered if the Sleep Club had made it through.
When the first class ended, Zhou Qianqian immediately grabbed Su Nuannuan and dashed to the bulletin board.
Pushing into the crowd, they found that the words “Sleep Club” were nowhere on the approved list.
“Sigh, didn’t pass.” Zhou Qianqian pouted but wasn’t surprised. “I told you, no teacher would approve such a club.”
Su Nuannuan rolled her eyes at Qianqian. Then why did you have me sign up last week…
Looking at the list, she felt relieved! Great! No need to be the president! That would be so embarrassing!
“It’s okay, Nuannuan,” Zhou Qianqian put an arm around her shoulder. “We can join another club! Let me see what’s available…”
She enthusiastically scanned the list. “Anime club, baking club, handicraft club? They all look good… Nuannuan, which one do you want to join?”
Su Nuannuan wasn’t very interested in anything and quietly said, “I… I’m fine with anything… Qianqian, you decide.”
She was already worried about the exam this afternoon.
At lunch in the cafeteria, the three ate together as usual. Su Nuannuan had little appetite due to the exam and ate in small bites, her brows furrowed.
Lin Wei ate as calmly as always, as if the upcoming test was no big deal.
Zhou Qianqian was still debating over which club to join, analyzing the pros and cons while eating.
However, Su Nuannuan didn’t notice a short-haired girl not far from the cafeteria, eating while intently staring at them—especially at Su Nuannuan herself.
Wu Duola frowned.
She had long suspected the Sleep Club wouldn’t pass the review.
She had been waiting for Su Nuannuan to come to her and join the Great Magic Club!
But! No matter how long she waited! Su Nuannuan acted as if nothing was wrong, eating and chatting happily with friends, completely forgetting about her and the Magic Club!
Wu Duola’s little face was puffed with anger. Was she lying to me? Saying she’d consider it, but actually just brushing me off?
Seeing that the three were almost done eating and about to leave, Wu Duola took a deep breath and decided to take the initiative! She adjusted her expression and prepared to approach Su Nuannuan to remind her.
At that moment, Su Nuannuan, who had been looking down, accidentally raised her eyes and locked eyes with Wu Duola!
Su Nuannuan: “!!!”
It was that toilet magic girl! Could it be she was going to try to make her join that Magic Club again…
Su Nuannuan immediately lowered her head and grabbed Zhou Qianqian, who was still chattering about whether to join the drama club or street dance club, and spoke quickly:
“Qianqian, let’s go quickly… We have the exam this afternoon, let’s go back and study!” After saying this, she pulled the bewildered Qianqian, lowering her head as they hurriedly slipped out of the cafeteria.
Lin Wei was stunned by the sudden scene but didn’t think much and simply picked up her tray and left.
Only Wu Duola remained, staring at the direction Su Nuannuan disappeared toward, her brows tightly knit, and her small hands clenched.
“She really is lying to me after all…”