“Wow, even a tsundere.”
“I am not!”
Under the dual influence of Lin Ling’s rational analysis and Liu Shixing’s provocation, Wang Zeqi struggled and hesitated for quite a while.
Finally, in a state of self-abandonment, she was half-pushed and half-pulled into a nearby ladies’ lingerie shop by the two.
Yu Hua, being the only male… at least for now, chose not to follow them inside.
He stood outside leaning against the wall.
He could vaguely hear the conversation within—Liu Shixing’s occasional exclamations of wonder and Wang Zeqi’s embarrassed, angry rebuttals.
The content of their talk was certainly enough to spark the imagination.
After a good while, the shop door was pushed open again.
Wang Zeqi practically squeezed through the gap of the door to get out.
She gripped the handle of her sunshade umbrella in one hand and subconsciously wrapped her other arm across her chest.
Her head was hung low, and the sharp edge that had remained on her face earlier had completely vanished.
“Let’s just go back quickly… I don’t want to stay here for even another minute.”
Looking at Wang Zeqi’s dejected state, it was hard not to imagine exactly what she had endured inside.
“Everyone, don’t be in such a hurry to head back. My mom asked me to find a time to bring you all over to my house as guests. Do you have time today?”
The last time Lin Ling faked her death, Yu Hua had been kept busy helping out, leaving Lin Ling owing him many favors.
Inviting her roommates over was also a way to express her gratitude.
“Why couldn’t we go two days ago? Why does it have to be today?”
Wang Zeqi felt like she was being played, especially during such an awkward period.
“After all, Yu Hua isn’t free on Saturday. Today is the only day this week everyone is available,” Lin Ling answered logically.
“Oh, is our Xiao Wang feeling shy? It’s just a simple meal at a roommate’s house. My mom is very nice.”
Yu Hua also teased her intensely.
“Shy my foot! I was just asking out of curiosity why you chose this day… I didn’t say I wasn’t going…”
From Wang Zeqi’s tone, it was a roundabout way of agreeing.
“And mainly Yu Hua was the one doing all the legwork,” Liu Shixing said, somewhat bashfully poking her fingers together.
“I feel like I’m just tagging along for a free meal…”
“If I only invited Yu Hua alone, he probably wouldn’t want to come. It’s better if everyone goes together.”
Lin Ling gave Yu Hua a meaningful look.
“That’s true,” Yu Hua replied.
“Then I have no problem with it,” Liu Shixing answered.
“Alright, let’s go to my house now.”
The group took the subway again, following Lin Ling to the community where her home was located.
The house was in a newly built commercial housing complex, and the environment was clean and quiet.
Taking the elevator straight to a high floor, Lin Ling walked to a door and knocked gently:
“Mom, I’ve brought my roommates over for a visit.”
The light sound of slippers soon came from inside.
The door was pulled open, and Lin Ling’s mother, Gui Shiyue, appeared at the entrance with a gentle smile on her face.
“Welcome, welcome… Eh? Did Wang not come today? And this is…”
Her gaze swept over the group, pausing on the unfamiliar black-haired girl.
When Lin Ling had faked her death before, the three had come to the house to comfort her, so she still remembered what the other two looked like.
“She is Wang Zeqi. Because of the Awakening, her appearance changed, which is why she looks like this,” Lin Ling introduced.
“Yes, hello Ma’am, I am Wang Zeqi…”
Wang Zeqi forced herself to straighten her chest, pretending to be confident as she waved at Gui Shiyue.
“Alright, everyone come in and sit down.”
Gui Shiyue nodded, her expression a bit subtle, as she ushered them all inside to sit.
Lin Ling’s home was newly renovated, and it was obvious that people had only recently started living there.
This was the new house Lin Ling had bought after striking it rich as an S-Class Hero.
Yu Hua had been here a few times when he was helping out before.
He found a spot on the sofa and sat down, while his roommates, big and small, sat beside him.
“You guys sit for a bit, have some drinks, and watch TV. Mom and I are going to buy some fresh ingredients to prepare dinner.”
Lin Ling stood up, and Gui Shiyue followed with a smile.
The mother and daughter naturally linked arms, looking very close.
“Don’t be so restrained, everyone. Make yourselves at home. Lin and I will be back in a bit.”
As the door clicked shut and the sound of footsteps faded away, Wang Zeqi immediately changed her expression.
She suddenly turned toward Yu Hua.
“Are you happy now… Shui…”
“Shh, don’t talk about that yet…”
Yu Hua was quick, covering her mouth with his hand.
He looked around vigilantly, his gaze sweeping over the corners of the ceiling, the TV cabinet, the balcony…
After confirming he found no suspicious cameras or electronic devices, he slowly released his hand and lowered his voice.
“Alright, you can talk now.”
“What… were you looking for just now?”
Wang Zeqi was a bit dazed by his series of actions.
“Checking for cameras or something,” Yu Hua sighed in relief, leaning back against the sofa.
“If Lin Ling happens to check the surveillance later and finds us discussing this in her house, won’t the cat be out of the bag?”
“Is that really necessary?”
“Of course it is. Lin Ling is capable of squatting on a Rooftop for two hours just to catch me during my Transformation Release. I wouldn’t be surprised if she installed some audio-recording cameras at home.”
“Is she that cautious?”
“I’ve already been careless. I haven’t even checked if there’s a miniature *** under the sofa…”
“So I’m telling you, you’re quite something, Shui Hua.”
Wang Zeqi could finally continue her venting.
She instantly pounced over, grabbing Yu Hua’s collar and shaking him back and forth.
“Now, the only normal guy left in our Dormitory is you, or half of you. Are you secretly laughing in your heart? Huh?”
“It’s not like I caused this. Wouldn’t you say I’m the one who tried hardest to help you guys? How can you blame the carry for not being able to drag you guys along?”
Yu Hua’s head wobbled from Wang Zeqi’s shaking as he immediately defended himself.
Wang Zeqi paused, thought about it, and seemed unable to refute him.
She sullenly let go:
“Fine, it really can’t be blamed on you.”
“And let me correct you,” Yu Hua said, smoothing his rumpled collar and proudly extending two fingers.
“It’s two-thirds of a guy.”
“You’re really pushing your luck, aren’t you?”
Wang Zeqi’s anger flared up again, and she pounced once more to start a new round of shaking.
“You know, all this incompetent rage of yours right now is just you acting spoiled to me… Hahaha…”
Yu Hua laughed intermittently amidst Wang Zeqi’s violent shaking, his tone quite punchable.
“So ‘Shui Hua,’ when do you plan to confess to Lin Ling? The three of us have fallen and become girls, while you’re the only one still putting on an act. It really makes my teeth itch with annoyance.”
Wang Zeqi placed special emphasis on the name ‘Shui Hua.’
“Yeah, yeah! Isn’t it exhausting hiding every day? Wouldn’t it be better to just come clean with Lin Ling?”
“At least let me hide a bit longer… I’ve hidden for this long already. If I voluntarily confess my Identity now, won’t I look like a total clown? It would make it seem like I have a guilty conscience…”
Yu Hua thought to himself that he hadn’t really done anything wrong to Lin Ling.
He had clearly rejected her in a normal way, yet she was the one who refused to let go of his Identity and tested him every day.
Sometimes Yu Hua wondered, what would happen even if she found out?
He had already rejected her.
Could she possibly force herself on him?
“So, the best-case scenario is that she doesn’t find out. After all, Lin has helped me quite a bit. It’s better if this friendship doesn’t turn sour.”
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