Chapter 33: Try it

“Yo, what are you chatting about that’s got you so happy?” Qin Wuyue came over, greeting them with obvious mischief.

As for why it was obvious mischief—after she said that, Lin Yu noticed that the two who had barely managed to calm down were at it again.

“Teacher, please don’t lie with your eyes wide open. There’s no way I’d be happy with her.”

While Lin Mowei spoke, she shielded her younger brother even more protectively. Clearly, she was still upset about Gu Yunxi getting close to her brother just now.

The brief truce was only because the shorty had protected her brother earlier.

Gu Yunxi shot her a glance, then looked at Lin Yu behind her.

“That’s right, Dr. Qin. Please don’t use such misleading words. No human would be happy stuck with a female gorilla.”

“You—who are you calling a female gorilla, you stunted little mule!”

Lin Mowei’s face flushed, and she nearly lost control and cursed in front of her brother, which would ruin her image.

Lin Yu looked helplessly at Qin Wuyue. You did that on purpose, didn’t you?

Qin Wuyue winked at Lin Yu. Got it in one.

“……” This woman, she’s truly wicked…

Seeing things escalating on this side just as it calmed down over there, Lin Yu stepped in to break the tension.

“Jie, Sister Gu, shouldn’t you be helping Chief Lan with the follow-up work right now?”

Lin Mowei narrowed her eyes and pouted. “Xiao Yu, why are you calling her… Sister Gu?”

Hearing this, Lin Yu’s mouth twitched uncontrollably. His sister really disliked Gu Yunxi.

Gu Yunxi’s gaze at Lin Mowei grew a bit eerie. She hadn’t expected this woman’s jealousy to be so strong—even her own brother wasn’t allowed to call someone ‘sister.’

Meanwhile, the smile at Qin Wuyue’s lips only grew wider. She was just there for the show, pure and simple, except…

“Mowei, don’t fuss with Xiaoxi anymore. Lanlan’s probably swamped over there. Go help her.”

Gu Yunxi’s expression was calm, probably used to how Qin Wuyue addressed her.

Hearing both her brother and teacher say this, and knowing the chief’s situation, Lin Mowei shot Gu Yunxi a glare, then went over to help.

“I’ll head over too, Dr. Qin, and…” Gu Yunxi’s gaze fell on Lin Yu. “Remember what I told you. That’s all.”

Lin Yu watched her walk away, feeling that what she’d said to him wasn’t so important, but the look she gave him at the end seemed strange, though he couldn’t figure out why.

When he turned back, he saw Qin Wuyue had fetched two chairs and brought them over.

“Aunt Qin, what’s this?”

Qin Wuyue sat down first, then patted the spot beside her. “Tired. Rest a while. You too, come sit.”

“Uh…” Lin Yu glanced at the busy crowd. “Isn’t this bad? Maybe we should step outside?”

He could never get a read on his aunt. Whatever she did always seemed both normal and not.

Just like now, Qin Wuyue said with complete nonchalance, “Oh, just come sit. Who’d dare complain?!”

“…Alright.” Lin Yu was subdued by her domineering air, sitting down a little awkwardly, and then…

“Hey? Wait, Aunt Qin, what are you doing?”

Lin Yu looked to the side in surprise. Qin Wuyue was already leaning against him, most of her weight pressed over.

“Don’t make a sound. Let Aunt Qin just rest here a while, it’ll be fine soon…”

“Aunt Qin, are you… hurt?” For once, Qin Wuyue’s voice was faint and weak. Lin Yu immediately sat up straight to support her.

Feeling the youth’s support, Qin Wuyue’s lips curved into a contented smile.

“No, just a little tired. I’ll be fine in a bit.”

“Really…?”

“…Mm.”

Lin Yu frowned. If it were someone else, he might believe it, but with Qin Wuyue, it was different. The always proud and confident her only hesitated when she lied.

Qin Wuyue was indeed lying. She wasn’t injured, but her current state was worse than being hurt.

She was exhausted.

The thirty-seven people outside Xingyu Guild Hall weren’t just small fry, as she’d said. If they had been, the defense squad could’ve taken care of them quietly.

Those people were strong—strong enough to rank on the world ability user charts.

If it hadn’t been for Qin Wuyue’s overwhelming combat strength, things could’ve gotten very troublesome.

Only Lan Lan had noticed, but she knew her friend’s pride and had only offered a solemn thank you. Any more and Qin Wuyue wouldn’t have accepted it.

Diversion tactics—the real action had been with Qin Wuyue.

In the noisy banquet hall, in this tiny quiet corner, an elegant, alluring woman leaned against a handsome youth, who was doing his best to sit up straight and support the woman beside him.

Luckily, Lin Mowei and Gu Yunxi had been sent out by Lan Lan to handle things outside, or there might have been another scene.

Lan Lan cast a glance their way. When she met Qin Wuyue’s eyes, the other woman curled her lips in a smile and lightly brushed Lin Yu’s chest with her hand.

“…” This woman…

Lin Yu also noticed Lan Lan’s slightly stiff expression and spoke helplessly. “Aunt Qin, since you’re like this… just rest.”

“Hmph…” Qin Wuyue’s tone was lazy. “What? Are you feeling sorry for me? It’s just that you touched her a bit…”

Before she could finish, Lin Yu quickly covered her mouth.

“Aunt Qin, please, I beg you… hm?”

He snatched his hand back as if stung, looking at the tiny drops of moisture on his palm.

“You…”

Qin Wuyue, like a little cat who’d gotten away with stealing, grinned. “Aren’t you going to taste it?”

“No way!”

Lin Yu wanted to rub his temples, but with his hand half-raised, he felt awkward lowering it, yet letting it hang was even more awkward. He just froze there.

“Hahaha~” Seeing his embarrassment, Qin Wuyue laughed until she was shaking.

On the other side, Lan Lan kept an eye on the situation, and seeing Qin Wuyue laugh so happily, her curiosity about Lin Yu only deepened.

What’s the relationship between him and Ayue? Is it really like that? No way…

Not many things piqued her interest, but clearly, anything concerning Qin Wuyue did.

A while later.

Lin Yu guessed his sister would be back soon. If she saw this, there’d be trouble again. He didn’t know why, but his sister had been really clingy lately, and wary of any woman near him. Not a bad thing, he supposed.

“Aunt Qin, shouldn’t you get up soon?”

“No~” Qin Wuyue clung to him like a spoiled child. “Xiao Yu is so comfortable, Aunt Qin wants to lean a bit longer.”

“No way, my sister will be back soon. She won’t be happy if she sees this.”

“I’m her teacher. What’s wrong with letting her brother lend himself to me for a bit?”

“Hiss… that sounds wrong, you should change how you put it…”

“Xiao Yu.” Qin Wuyue didn’t reply, but after a moment, her tone turned very serious. “Do you like your sister?”

Lin Yu was taken aback. “Aunt Qin, what are you saying? She’s my sister, of course I like her.”

Qin Wuyue narrowed her eyes. “Just as a sister?”

“What else?” Lin Yu scratched his head.

“Mm… nothing.” Qin Wuyue, satisfied with the answer, shifted to a more comfortable position and leaned back again, leaving Lin Yu utterly confused.

Hmm, looks like Xiao Yu doesn’t have those feelings for Mowei. That’s good. Otherwise, what about Yanran?

But come to think of it, Xiao Yu really is comfortable to lean on. Feels like my strength’s coming back.

Whether she truly thought so or just wanted an excuse to stay leaning on Lin Yu, only she knew.