Chapter 18
Ning Shu's actions were called falling in love with someone else.
Chapter 18 Ning Shu's actions were called falling in love with someone else.
Pretend?
What are you pretending to be?
Dai Mubai?
And who is that?
Xie Yue asked himself four questions in a row, his expression showing some surprise.
This is neither an auditory hallucination nor a visual hallucination.
Ning Shu did not speak.
But he did indeed hear Ning Shu's voice.
It was Ning Shu speaking, but what he heard was her innermost thoughts!
Xie Yue was astonished, but didn't know what to say.
If he said he could hear Ning Shu's thoughts, would Ning Shu think he was crazy?
Xie Yue pursed her lips, her expression somewhat complicated.
Ning Shu stared at him, not understanding the meaning behind his complicated gaze.
Was she too direct?
Then Xie Yue got scared?
Ning Shu frowned; it seemed she was too excited.
No, I have to be more ladylike.
She asked cautiously, "Um, can't I call you that?"
"No, no, you can call me that," Xie Yue replied immediately.
The white kitten in his arms looked at Ning Shu, then looked up at him, and finally stretched out its short legs toward Ning Shu.
Ning Shu subconsciously looked at the kitten, "Hmm?"
Xie Yue's gaze was also drawn, "Xiao Mi?"
"Meow~" The kitten meowed sweetly and pounced on Ning Shu.
Xie Yue didn't have time to grab it properly, and Ning Shu hurriedly caught it, almost dropping it to the ground.
"Xiao Mi." Xie Yue frowned, somewhat displeased.
The white kitten hid in Ning Shu's arms and let out a pitiful cry, making it seem as if Xie Yue was the one who had done something wrong.
Ning Shu hugged the kitten and laughed, "Brother Xie Yue, it's okay, it's very cute, I like it very much too."
"..."
With Ning Shu as a shield, Xie Yue couldn't very well discipline the white-haired kitten anymore. He shook his head and chose to remain silent.
The two people and the cat walked on the streets of Soto City. The streetlights flickered, and the shops on both sides were lined up one after another, with a dazzling array of goods.
It's getting late, but Soto City is as vibrant as if it just woke up.
Xie Yue and Ning Shu sat side by side. He was still somewhat concerned about being able to hear Ning Shu's thoughts, but he hadn't heard them again along the way. Could it be that he could only hear them under certain circumstances?
Xie Yue was lost in thought.
While Xie Yue was thinking about Ning Shu, Ning Shu was also thinking about her own affairs.
Meeting Xie Yue today was truly unexpected, but it was also a good opportunity for her to dump Dai Mubai. Otherwise, she would feel really bad about constantly playing the love-struck fool in front of them.
Xie Yue wouldn't see her often, and she wouldn't have to pretend all the time, which was a good option for her.
She met Guangling not long ago, and now she's met Xieyue. It seems that the name "Spirit Hall" is destined for her!
"Brother Xieyue, I've arrived."
Ning Shu stopped in front of the Soto Arena.
As expected, the other seven students from Shrek Academy were already waiting for her at the teahouse across the street.
"Ning Shu, over here!"
Inside the teahouse, Ma Hongjun stood up and waved to Ning Shu.
Xie Yue glanced around instinctively, his gaze sweeping over everyone in the teahouse. "Are they your companions?"
"Hmm...I guess so." Ning Shu waved her hand, as if in response to Ma Hongjun's call.
Oscar stood up beside Ma Hongjun, pounced on him, and looked at Ning Shu with a gossipy expression, exclaiming, "A handsome man and a beautiful woman, aren't they a match made in heaven?"
"They're a perfect match? Then wouldn't Boss Dai be abandoned?" Ma Hongjun brought up the very thing he shouldn't have, but luckily Dai Mubai was still asleep and wouldn't jump up to hit him.
Oscar slapped Ma Hongjun on the head, glancing at Zhu Zhuqing in the corner. "Who said Boss Dai was dumped? That's all Ning Shu's wishful thinking. Boss Dai doesn't like her, okay? Don't use words like that!"
"Oh!" Ma Hongjun responded unhappily, "So Ning Shu has fallen for someone else?"
"Absolutely!" Oscar nodded. "It's good that she's fallen for someone else; there's no point in clinging to Boss Dai!"
"Too."
Ma Hongjun thought about it and agreed with Oscar's statement. However, he felt that something was strange. Wasn't Ning Shu having dinner with another man last time? How come she's with a different man this time? Is she a heartthrob magnet? How come each one of them is more handsome than the last?
Oscar and Ma Hongjun have always loved gossip, so it's not surprising that these words came out of their mouths. However, Ning Rongrong, who was standing next to Xiao Wu, didn't seem to like the look on her face when she saw Ning Shu and Xie Yue chatting and laughing.
Zhu Zhuqing noticed this. She looked at Ning Rongrong and felt that Ning Rongrong was hiding something.
On the other side, Ning Shu didn't want to keep Ma Hongjun and the others waiting too long. This time when she returned to Shrek Academy, she still needed to think of a way to explain to Flander that her martial soul would evolve. In addition, she had beaten Dai Mubai up like this today. Not to mention what Flander would do to her, once Dai Mubai woke up, it was definitely not going to end well. It seemed that her plan C had a chance to succeed.
"Alright, Brother Xieyue, I have to go back to the academy now. See you next time."
Ning Shu handed the white kitten to Xie Yue, pretending to be well-behaved to deceive Xie Yue's eyes.
Xie Yue took Xiaomi and nodded, "Okay, Shu'er, see you next time."
After saying goodbye, Ning Shu headed towards the teahouse.
Xie Yue watched her go, stood there for a while, and then turned and left.
Since everyone's relationship with Ning Shu wasn't particularly good, they didn't dare to gossip about the people Ning Shu knew. However, it was obvious that everyone was looking at Ning Shu with a strange gaze. Ning Shu glanced at them but didn't think much of it, since it wasn't anything unusual.
Back at Shrek Academy, I slept soundly through the night.
The next day, Ning Shu got up early as usual and went for a run with Ning Rongrong and the others.
When she sleeps well at night, she is more energetic in the morning, and today she is undoubtedly full of energy.
Oscar was in charge of leading Ning Shu and Ning Rongrong to run laps. He usually didn't have any particular opinion about Ning Shu, but after hearing what Ning Rongrong said yesterday, his opinion of Ning Shu seemed to have changed. Ning Shu could clearly feel Oscar's change, but she didn't care about it. Oscar's dislike for her was only beneficial to her, not harmful.
"Rongrong, this is breakfast I brought for you."
Oscar handed Ning Rongrong a bag of steamed buns. Ning Rongrong took them, and although she was a little disgusted, she still had to eat them.
Ning Shu glanced at her and couldn't help but complain, "You still haven't changed your habits, Miss. Do you really think this is the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School, where you can have all kinds of delicacies?"
"..."
Oscar remained silent and handed Ning Shu a bag of steamed buns.
Ning Shu was about to take the bag of buns when Ning Rongrong snatched it away. "Sister Ning Shu, this isn't enough for me. Why don't you give me yours?"
"..."
(End of this chapter)