Ning Chuxue stared intently at Mu Wannuo’s eyes, trying to read something from her expression.
But she failed.
Mu Wannuo had protected herself well, so well that Ning Chuxue couldn’t detect anything unusual.
“Chuxue, you’re lying.”
Mu Wannuo’s voice carried a tremor she herself didn’t notice, and Ning Chuxue instantly panicked.
She couldn’t figure out how Mu Wannuo had seen through her lie; it was utterly unreasonable!
But keeping this up wasn’t a solution either.
‘Tell the truth?’
Ning Chuxue didn’t dare. If Mu Wannuo found out she hadn’t listened to her and had gone elsewhere to meet others, the consequences would be unimaginable!
She could vaguely feel that Mu Wannuo’s current state was very wrong. If discovered, something huge would definitely happen.
“I’m really just going out for a meal!”
Ning Chuxue’s mind raced, trying to find a clever way to break the deadlock.
Mu Wannuo didn’t speak, but Ning Chuxue could see a hint of impatience on her face.
Ning Chuxue knew she had definitely seen through her lie.
‘This is too unreasonable, isn’t it?’
Ning Chuxue now began to suspect that her Second Sister might have some kind of superpower.
She felt she had hidden it very well, but Mu Wannuo still detected the lie.
The cold touch of the wall at her back interrupted Ning Chuxue’s thoughts.
Her back was already soaked in cold sweat, and her eyes darted nervously.
‘If this continues, something will definitely happen!’
Ning Chuxue glanced at Mu Wannuo’s current expression—eyes slightly narrowed, forehead wrinkled with anger, pupils fixed on Ning Chuxue like a python that had found its prey, not letting go.
Noticing her gaze, Ning Chuxue subconsciously trembled.
Her face showed grievance, tears in her eyes, her body stiff as if it wasn’t her own.
Even though Mu Wannuo hadn’t said a word, the pressure Ning Chuxue felt didn’t diminish at all.
Ning Chuxue wanted to step back further, to put distance between them.
But the cold wall wouldn’t allow it.
Looking at Ning Chuxue, who resembled an anxious kitten, Mu Wannuo let out a cold laugh.
“Chuxue, do you want me to say it myself?”
She didn’t want to drag it out any longer and decided to take the initiative.
Feeling the pressure again, Ning Chuxue grew even more anxious.
She tried to run sideways, but Mu Wannuo had already anticipated her move, blocking her escape route with her right arm.
“No, no need…”
With no retreat, Ning Chuxue dared not breathe, frantically trying to stall.
Mu Wannuo saw through her intentions but didn’t make the next move, instead watching her with a mocking expression.
Like a prey that had fallen into a trap, with no chance of escape, the only outcome was to be at the mercy of the hunter.
Mu Wannuo reached out with her left hand, lifting Ning Chuxue’s chin, forcing her to meet her gaze.
“Do I have to say it myself about the club building?”
‘How did she know?’
Instantly, Ning Chuxue’s pupils contracted, her eyes wide with disbelief as she stared at Mu Wannuo.
She no longer cared about her forcibly raised chin, her heart full of questions.
‘How did you know?’
Ning Chuxue had never been so scared before. She felt as if an invisible pair of eyes had been watching her all along.
‘Are you spying on me?’
Thinking this, her heartbeat quickened, and the look she gave Mu Wannuo carried an unknown fear.
Ning Chuxue no longer cared about the disobedience; she just wanted to know how Mu Wannuo had found out.
‘Following me?’
Ning Chuxue had observed the entire way and saw no one following her. She had even checked very hidden spots.
‘Tip-off?’
But who could have tipped off Mu Wannuo?
Ying was definitely impossible.
The prime suspect was Zhou Yu, followed by Lin Wan and Xiao Luo.
Although they had never left that room, other factors couldn’t be ruled out.
Ning Chuxue’s thoughts were especially chaotic.
Like tangled yarn, full of bewilderment and unknowns.
“Now, shouldn’t you first tell me what your purpose was in going to the club building?”
Mu Wannuo watched this scene with interest, the pleasure of control washing over her reason.
The prey couldn’t escape her grasp, nor did it have a chance to escape.
She definitely couldn’t mention the surveillance now, so Mu Wannuo threw the question back at Ning Chuxue.
“That’s my private matter…”
Ning Chuxue gritted her teeth, losing her reason, instinctively choosing to defy Mu Wannuo.
She had thought about the possibility of surveillance but quickly ruled it out.
She had checked her clothes, even the lining carefully.
There were no strange devices except her phone.
‘As for phone surveillance…’
Ning Chuxue judged with her remaining sanity—absolutely impossible!
The phone was a gift from Wen Yasheng; Mu Wannuo had no chance to tamper with it.
Faced with the disobedient little pet, Mu Wannuo’s expression turned ugly.
“Your body hasn’t recovered yet, you can’t mess around with others.”
“But I should have the right to make friends!”
But as soon as she said that, she regretted it.
Looking at Mu Wannuo, who seemed a little confused, Ning Chuxue felt a sting in her heart.
“I’m sorry! I… I just got a little carried away…”
She frantically tried to explain.
But she was too excited, her thoughts suddenly tangled, the next words stuck in her mouth.
Mu Wannuo’s expression flickered with surprise, but quickly returned.
She released her hand holding Ning Chuxue’s chin.
“Chuxue, having us is enough for you. Friends will only hurt you.”
She hadn’t expected Ning Chuxue to apologize.
Thinking it over, it made sense.
Ning Chuxue was kind by nature, so it wasn’t all that surprising.
Her heart softened involuntarily for a moment, but that was all.
A little pet should obediently listen, not have rebellious thoughts.
The moment Mu Wannuo let go, Ning Chuxue turned away, guiltily avoiding Mu Wannuo’s gaze.
“No! Those people are good, they won’t do anything to hurt me…”
“Those are just pretenses.”
Mu Wannuo forcibly maintained her patience, suppressing her urge to take extreme actions.
In reality, she was already on the brink; she just needed a spark.
“They’re not what Sister Mu Wan thinks!”
Ning Chuxue continued to defend.
In that small circle, she had felt an unprecedented relaxation, and her heart had been untied at that simple welcome party.
Even her change was no longer limited to timidity.
“They are good people, they will never hurt me.”
“I told you, those are just pretenses!”
Hearing Ning Chuxue’s repeated defense, Mu Wannuo clenched her fists, glaring fiercely at Ning Chuxue backed into the corner.
The latter was startled by her roar.
“Sister Mu Wan, you’re really strange today…”
With that, she broke free from the restraint and ran out the door.
Mu Wannuo didn’t stop her, letting her prey escape.