Chapter 92: Guilty Conscience

Ning Dongli’s idea was very simple: play a game with An Yu that requires voice chat, and since the game has a built-in microphone, she could get the upper hand by being close to the source.

Fortunately, her first step was very successful. 

An Yu was willing to download the game she mentioned and play with her.

【Listen to Something Nice】: An Yu An Yu, once downloaded we start, if someone hits you just tell me, I’ll protect you!

She didn’t dare directly ask An Yu to turn on voice, afraid of being misunderstood, so Ning Dongli chose to hint, reminding An Yu that if something happens she can tell her.

In an instant, Ning Dongli felt she was super smart, even using hints.

In reality, she was just being cowardly again, not daring to invite An Yu to voice chat.

Ning Dongli didn’t realize this, and still smugly clicked to start the game.

This time, she was playing a certain battle royale game with skills, the reason was simple, it perfectly fit Ning Dongli’s requirements.

First, this game has official duo mode, she doesn’t need to keep fighting 2v3.

Second, playing this kind of game, An Yu might naturally turn on mic and talk to her.

And then, for her, matching and fighting 1v2 is very easy, not prone to accidents.

She didn’t want to embarrass herself in front of An Yu!

【Sleep Well Tonight】: Okay.

“Hehe~” Seeing An Yu’s reply, Ning Dongli giggled foolishly.

It feels like An Yu has some fondness for her, after all, they’ve played together for so long, and she has never refused her!

Win win win!

Next, as long as she successfully gets voice chat going, and makes voice gaming become the most ordinary daily routine, then she would win big!

She could already imagine An Yu using her soft, glutinous voice to call out positions or ask for help!

Yay! Game, start!

Ning Dongli felt like life had become hopeful again, being able to play her favorite game, and with An Yu no less!

On the other side, Ning Wanqiu and the other two had already arrived at the nearby mall, ready to pick gifts for An Yu.

“Hmm… What would be good to buy?”

Huai Xiang rubbed her chin, looking at the dazzling array of goods, somewhat at a loss on where to start.

“Have you two decided?”

Since she didn’t know what to buy as a gift, she might as well ask her good sisters and use their opinions as reference— that’s what Huai Xiang thought.

Hearing this, Ning Wanqiu nodded; she had already decided on the way what to give.

Last time, the doll An Yu won from the claw machine, Ning Wanqiu also recognized it; she had coincidentally watched that anime too.

So she knew all the characters in it.

She decided to claw out one of each character from the set and give them to An Yu as gifts; for her, this wasn’t difficult at all.

“What is it what is it?!”

Huai Xiang curiously poked Ning Wanqiu’s arm, but she just shook her head without speaking.

“Eh? Keeping it secret, Ning Wanqiu, so sly!”

Huai Xiang pouted, saying somewhat huffily.

Clearly, Ning Wanqiu had the best relationship with An Yu, so her opinion was especially important; it felt like only she knew An Yu’s preferences.

“Sigh…” 

Ning Wanqiu helplessly sighed: “I’m going to the claw machines, are you coming?”

“Uh…” 

Huai Xiang blinked, an embarrassed expression appearing on her face.

She really wanted to say yes, but with her skill level, better not; she might spend all her money and not even get one.

“Tsk tsk, Xiangxiang, instead of complaining about Wanqiu being sly, why not think about what you should give~” 

Cheng Shimumeng teased: “Don’t end up with everyone else having given gifts while you’re the only one silly and still haven’t chosen, okay?”

“Wh-what?”

Huai Xiang annoyedly turned back to look at Cheng Shimumeng, only to see that disdainful smile on her face.

“Then what about you, have you decided!”

“Hmm~”

Cheng Shimumeng fell into thought, finger lightly pressing her chin, looking as if she hadn’t thought about it.

“You see, you also—”

Huai Xiang was just about to mock Cheng Shimumeng, but before she could finish, she was interrupted.

“Of course I’ve long decided~”

She turned around, facing Huai Xiang, the blank expression on her face completely gone, replaced by a confident look.

Seeing this, Huai Xiang froze, awkwardly blinked, looked at Ning Wanqiu, then at Cheng Shimumeng.

So, only she hadn’t decided?

No way, does that mean only she is heartless and doesn’t understand An Yu??

What to do!

“Pfft, what, stunned?” 

Cheng Shimumeng burst out laughing: “Alright alright, let’s go look around first, there’ll definitely be something good~”

Fortunately, she just laughed lightly and didn’t continue teasing Huai Xiang, instead pulling the two into the mall.

As for Ning Wanqiu, the game center was inside the mall; she could first accompany the two to shop, then later go claw the whole series of dolls—it wouldn’t take long.

The three of them shopped the mall just like usual.

The mall seemed to be holding an event recently, with the store’s mascot printed everywhere.

There was even a super large giant mascot doll placed in the middle.

However,

Cheng Shimumeng looked at this somewhat oddly shaped mascot, her mouth twitching; it was really ugly enough, and ugly in a very unique way.

It always felt like it looked a bit not very smart.

Cheng Shimumeng subconsciously turned back to glance at Huai Xiang.

Hm, stupid just like her.

Ah, right, isn’t this perfect?

As if thinking of something, Cheng Shimumeng’s mouth curved up slightly, revealing a somewhat sinister smile.

She likes to embarrass her—well, Huai Xiang is in for it.

At the same time, Huai Xiang, who also saw the silly and ugly mascot, suddenly frowned; why did she suddenly feel her nose itchy, like someone was cursing her.

Huai Xiang turned her head to look around, but found Ning Wanqiu and Cheng Shimumeng’s expressions normal, no special reaction.

Forget it… After all, thinking about what to buy is most important.

She wants to succeed in one go, buy a gift An Yu desires, increase favorability, then reach a status similar to Ning Wanqiu’s!

That way, when they go out to play later, she can puff out her chest and proudly say, An Yu is her friend!

Huai Xiang smiled confidently, about to take a step, but heard Cheng Shimumeng murmur beside her.

“So cute… This is definitely right, good thing I asked An Yu in advance~”

She turned her head, just happening to meet Cheng Shimumeng’s eyes.

In an instant, Cheng Shimumeng somewhat guiltily shifted her gaze away, as if afraid of being exposed.

Ah, this reaction—she’s guilty!

And what she said, this Cheng Shimumeng, isn’t this cheating!

Everyone is blind picking, how come only she secretly asked An Yu!

Huai Xiang stealthily glanced at Ning Wanqiu who was looking around, confirming she wasn’t watching this side, then suddenly pulled Cheng Shimumeng to the side.

“Hey hey, what are you doing!”

Cheng Shimumeng looked at Huai Xiang with a bewildered face.

“And you dare ask me what, did you secretly ask An Yu what she wants!” 

Huai Xiang excitedly pointed at Cheng Shimumeng, as if she had committed some huge crime.