“Finally, a new phone.”
After spending over two thousand yuan, Bai Rourou bought the most cost-effective phone she could find, finally freeing herself from that awful phone that came as a freebie with a top-up.
Not only was its battery life abysmal, but sending messages was also unbearably laggy.
Now, with this smooth interface and responsive touchscreen, Bai Rourou was extremely satisfied, and her mood improved significantly as well.
No matter what, her quality of life had improved a lot thanks to Cai Jinger.
If that violent woman wasn’t so twisted, she might have been able to accept it.
But things were getting more and more perverse by the day.
If it weren’t for the cooler weather allowing her to dress more heavily, those red marks would definitely have shown.
***
“Big Sister Nan, please help yourself.”
Taking a little time, Bai Rourou quietly went to Gong Nanxue’s house and cooked her dinner.
“Thank you, Rourou.”
Gong Nanxue expressed her gratitude and casually asked, “Rourou, where do you live? Can I come see it sometime?”
“It’s just a very cramped rented place.”
The girl looked embarrassed, speaking softly, “Big Sister Nan, it’s better if you don’t come. It’s not very presentable.”
Gong Nanxue immediately understood—it was because Rourou was afraid she would look down on her, wasn’t it?
“I’m just a bit worried about your safety.”
Gong Nanxue thought for a moment and then continued, “Why don’t you come live with me? I’ll cover all the expenses. If you feel bad about that, you can just do all the housework. You can even help wash my clothes—that would be your contribution. How does that sound?”
That offer was truly generous—anyone would agree to it.
But Bai Rourou was scared—she was genuinely afraid of Cai Jinger.
“Big Sister Nan, are you not refusing me?”
The girl’s eyes were full of affection, her cheeks flushing as she quietly glanced at Gong Nanxue.
“Do you already like me?”
“Of course not!”
Gong Nanxue blurted out instinctively, but when she saw the sadness flash in the girl’s eyes, she quickly gathered herself and said, “N-no, that’s not what I meant…”
“Don’t force yourself, Big Sister Nan.”
The girl smiled.
“It’s okay if you don’t like me. As long as I like you, that’s enough.”
Bai Rourou’s smile was very beautiful, but in Gong Nanxue’s eyes, it carried a hint of reluctance.
It wasn’t a smile from the heart.
Gong Nanxue’s emotions grew increasingly complicated.
She didn’t even know how to face Bai Rourou—the girl who loved her so deeply yet was so resilient despite her fragility.
Say she liked her?
She wasn’t sure.
Say she hated her?
That was impossible.
She didn’t even dislike her; if anything, a faint hope stirred in her heart that the girl would stay closer.
“Big Sister Nan.”
Suddenly, Bai Rourou spoke again, “What kind of relationship do you have with Cai Jinger?”
“Why do you bring her up?”
They hadn’t been in touch much lately, so hearing that name unexpectedly from Bai Rourou surprised Gong Nanxue.
They shouldn’t have had contact after Cai Jinger came to apologize that day.
“Did Cai Jinger come looking for you again?”
Gong Nanxue frowned slightly, recalling past events. Instinctively, she thought it likely that Cai Jinger had indeed bullied Rourou.
But since Cai Jinger had initiated the apology, would it make sense for her to bully her again right after?
That was illogical.
“No, no.”
Bai Rourou shook her head repeatedly and said softly, “I’m just curious about your relationship with Sister Cai. She seems to like you a lot…”
“I don’t like her at all.”
Gong Nanxue spoke frankly, no intention to hide anything from Bai Rourou.
“We were childhood playmates, but we haven’t been in touch much recently.”
Bai Rourou’s heart skipped a beat.
Cai Jinger, such a powerful person, had been playmates with Gong Nanxue since childhood?
Could it be that Gong Nanxue was wealthy too?
That thought quietly settled deep in Bai Rourou’s mind, intending to investigate further later.
After dinner, Bai Rourou efficiently disposed of the kitchen waste and then immediately left to go home.
Opening the door, the room was dark.
“Phew, I knew Cai Jinger hadn’t come back.”
Bai Rourou exhaled in relief and reached out to turn on the lights.
She felt like a cheating thief, nervous and scared of being caught.
There was no choice—she had to do it this way to complete the tasks.
She had heard from Cai Jinger that she was busy lately with chaotic financial deals and whatnot.
At least, Cai Jinger hadn’t done anything perverse to her recently—just a quick kiss and some mild bullying.
But no restraints was already a relief for Bai Rourou.
“No, no, no. Am I being brainwashed?”
Bai Rourou quickly slapped her own cheek.
How could she think the other was good just because she hadn’t been perverse for a few days?
Such thoughts were unacceptable!
So, while Cai Jinger was busy with company matters, Bai Rourou often visited Gong Nanxue’s house, doing tasks along the way.
She even used Cai Jinger’s kitchen to bake some desserts and completed the ‘loving afternoon tea’ task.
Half a month passed like this, arriving at late October.
“At this rate, the tasks should be finished within a week.”
Bai Rourou walked down the street happily, her steps light and brisk.
She had long since forgotten about investigating Gong Nanxue’s background—that didn’t matter anymore.
“The hidden suffering points have already reached eighteen, only thirty-two left.”
Bai Rourou calculated silently as she knocked on Gong Nanxue’s door.
Cai Jinger had said the night before last that she was going on a business trip and wouldn’t be back.
She really hadn’t returned yesterday.
It seemed Bai Rourou could finish the tasks quickly.
Once the tasks were done, she wouldn’t get electrocuted by the system anymore.
It was important to note that if she didn’t do the tasks for over a week, she would be forcibly electrocuted.
After experiencing it once, Bai Rourou swore she would never endure it again.
But after entering the door—
Bai Rourou saw the person she least wanted to see.
Next to Gong Nanxue on the sofa was another figure.
That familiar silhouette made Bai Rourou’s heart jump violently, and she immediately wanted to quietly slip away.
“Bai Rourou is here! Come over.”
Gong Nanxue called out warmly.
Then Bai Rourou saw Cai Jinger’s smiling face staring straight at her, her icy gaze freezing Bai Rourou solid.
She was so stiff she stood there for a long time without moving.
“Bai Rourou, long time no see.”
Cai Jinger said.
Bai Rourou forced her stiff body to sit on the sofa, her head slightly lowered, not daring to meet Cai Jinger’s eyes.
“Y-yeah, it’s been a while.”
Why was this violent woman here?
Had she already discovered Bai Rourou’s visits to Gong Nanxue’s house?
Was she here specifically to catch her red-handed?
Or was it just a coincidence that she ran into her?
Countless thoughts surged in her mind.
No matter what, Bai Rourou felt tonight was going to be a nightmare.
She was going to be tortured to death by this twisted, violent woman!