Chapter 7: It’s not like I haven’t seen it before, what’s there to be embarrassed about?

The two of them stared at each other, and the only sounds they could hear were their own breathing.

Bai Ningbing watched Lin Guanqi as if admiring a work of art. She didn’t do anything to Lin Guanqi, just quietly gazed at her.

“Can I… leave now?”

Lin Guanqi asked tentatively.

“Of course you can go, but remember, you belong to me.”

Before Bai Ningbing finished speaking, Lin Guanqi dashed away at top speed, as if escaping a tiger’s jaws.

Once back in her dorm, Lin Guanqi hurriedly locked the door behind her.

She gasped for breath.

That was too close! If she’d slipped up even a little, who knows, something like yesterday might have happened again. Then Zhui Ma would have to censor this chapter again! Luckily, she ran fast!

“System, what about my reward? Didn’t I already drive Beiming away?”

【Wasn’t it Bai Ningbing who drove Beiming away?】

“Well, you never said I had to do it myself, right? Come on, reward, reward!”

【……Reward granted】

A mechanical chime sounded from Lin Guanqi’s account.

‘Alipay received: 90,000 yuan.’

【You’ve gained 100 Popularity Points!】

Ninety thousand! Finally, some money! After paying this month’s loan, there’ll still be plenty left!

Looking at herself in the mirror, Lin Guanqi saw nothing but her school uniform… still the same school uniform.

She’d planned to buy some new clothes, but Beiming ruined it.

Guess she’d have to go tomorrow.

Ling Xue?

Why was she calling now? Shouldn’t she be dealing with the aftermath at the scene?

“Hello? Ling Xue, what’s up?”

“Are you okay? I saw Bai Ningbing take you away.”

Ling Xue’s worried voice came from the other end. It sounded like she’d heard some rumor, probably thinking Bai Ningbing would do something to her.

“I’m fine, I’m in my dorm now, what could happen? By the way, how did the cleanup go at the scene?”

Lin Guanqi asked. Actually, she was quite curious about how the battlefield was dealt with, but she’d rather not get in the way.

“Oh, it’s fine, don’t worry. We’ve pretty much taken care of things. But we were supposed to go buy clothes for you today, and then Beiming suddenly showed up. Such a shame…”

Ling Xue’s voice was filled with regret. She’d really wanted to dress up Lin Guanqi like a doll, and it was all Beiming’s fault that her plan fell through!

Lin Guanqi frowned and gave a wry smile, “It’s fine, let’s go tomorrow!”

“Alright, that’s a promise!”

After hanging up, Lin Guanqi opened the Popularity Shop. Although there were some odd things in there, there was still plenty that could come in handy.

“By the way, why do you sell stockings in the Popularity Shop?”

【They’re equipment with a buff! If you don’t believe me, try buying a pair】

【Balenciaga (Stockings): 20 Popularity Points】

“Seriously?”

Lin Guanqi could hardly believe it—these flimsy stockings actually had a buff?

She had 100 Popularity Points now. Why not buy a pair and try?

“Alright, I’ll buy a pair.”

【Popularity Points remaining: 80】

A pair of thin, gossamer-white stockings appeared in Lin Guanqi’s hand. She had to admit, these felt much nicer than other white stockings.

No wonder—they were exchanged with Popularity Points, after all.

【Buff Bonus: +20 Charm, +5 Defense】

Lin Guanqi clenched her fists. So nice… And 5 points of Defense, huh?

She glanced at the full-length mirror beside her. The reflection showed a girl whose face, figure, and curves were all top-tier.

Her face was almost the same as before, just without the handsome masculinity—now, it was even more beautiful.

“Maybe… I could give it a try?”

The next day, at the Combat Academy.

After Beiming’s appearance yesterday, everyone seemed to have gotten used to it. Life quickly returned to normal. After all, beast invasions were common here.

“Why does it seem like Lin Qier got even prettier?”

“Yeah, I feel the same way. She was always good-looking, but today she looks extra beautiful!”

Ling Xue, holding a bun in her mouth, stared blankly when she saw Lin Guanqi.

“Hey beauty, who are you?”

“I’m your dad!”

“Qier! It really is you! I almost didn’t recognize you. Those white stockings… suit you so well! Let me feel them!”

With that, Ling Xue grabbed Lin Guanqi’s thigh.

“Nice legs, nice legs!”

“After school, I have to buy you a few outfits. You’re just too cute~”

Saying this, Ling Xue hugged Lin Guanqi and even kissed her on the cheek.

Hahaha… If guys did this to each other, people would call it ‘boys’ love.’ But when girls do it, everyone just says they’re close friends! How unfair.

After class, Ling Xue excitedly grabbed Lin Guanqi and dragged her outside. Bai Ningbing happened to see this scene as well.

The teacher looked at the three of them in confusion. Ever since Lin Guanqi arrived, Bai Ningbing—who normally skipped class—hadn’t missed a single day?

Honestly, since coming to this world, Lin Guanqi hadn’t really had a chance to look around. Every few days, there was a beast invasion.

Ling Xue brought Lin Guanqi to the busiest shopping street in Jiangcheng.

There really was a world of difference compared to her old world; the technology here was far more advanced.

Soon after, she was brought into a clothing store.

“Boss~ Do you have any clothes that would suit my friend?”

The shop owner was a mature woman with glasses.

Boss Huang froze for a moment when she saw Lin Guanqi. In all her years in the clothing industry, she’d never seen such a beautiful girl. If she could be the store’s model, sales would skyrocket!

Ling Xue immediately guessed what Boss Huang was thinking and spoke up: “Don’t even think about it! Just recommend some clothes.”

“So stingy. For your friend, I think… a loli style would work best!”

Loli…?

She was a dignified man of eight feet in her last life. Even when crossdressing, she always did the ‘cool big sister’ look. Now they were recommending loli style?

But her current height was 162 cm—guess that was kinda loli…

Ling Xue was eyeing Lin Guanqi, as if picturing her in loli-style clothes.

“Great! I bet it’ll look amazing. Boss, if you please!”

It’s always a joy to dress up someone this good-looking!

Boss Huang swiftly pulled out three outfits: ‘Heart Couture’, ‘Lolita’, and ‘Little Cake.’

Lin Guanqi looked at the clothes and resisted internally.

Who are they trying to cook alive here?

“Do you have any short sleeves and shorts? I don’t think these really suit me…”

Ling Xue gave Lin Guanqi no chance to resist. She grabbed an outfit and pulled her into the fitting room.

“Hurry up and strip, I’ll help you change!”

“You—go out! I’ll do it myself!”

“Come on, it’s not like I haven’t seen you before! Hurry up!”

After some noisy fussing, Lin Guanqi was finally forced into the ‘Little Cake’ outfit. Especially with her ‘humiliated’ expression—it was a perfect match!

Ling Xue and Boss Huang both felt their hearts melt at the sight.

“What an adorable creature!”

“That little face, I just want to pinch it!”

Passersby caught a glimpse and couldn’t help stopping.

“Which celebrity is that?”

“Are you blind? That’s a magical girl! Didn’t you see Ling Xue there?”

The crowd grew larger, and Lin Guanqi grew even more embarrassed.

【Popularity Points +100】

【Popularity Points +20】

These Popularity Points… She didn’t want them at all!