Luo Zining had already firmly memorized how to use this thing.
Compared to the unreliable conclusions drawn previously by collecting bodily fluids on the spot, this time it had improved significantly.
All that was needed was to place this cube-like object in the house for a few days.
It functioned like an instrument that could collect pheromone information from surrounding living beings, gathering the “traces” of Lao Deng’s life in this house.
After a few days, once enough data was collected, it could yield results.
At that moment, Luo You came out of the kitchen carrying a tray of dishes, saying as she spoke: “Suddenly coming back without saying a word, I didn’t cook much—there’s not enough for two people, so make do. I’ll take you out for a late-night snack.”
“Mm.”
“Why so obedient with your answer?”
The expected complaints didn’t come, and Luo You looked at her suspiciously.
She only saw that the rebellious girl was holding something strange—shaped like a Rubik’s cube but smaller than a normal one, with various small holes. It looked like an electronic device.
Looking at Luo Zining’s slightly panicked expression…
Had this rebellious girl really gone so far as to install hidden cameras at home?
Luo You felt heartbroken.
Choking, about to faint…
Just kidding.
After all, it was an ironclad fact that she often messed around outside, and Luo You couldn’t even defend herself.
In ancient times, behavior like hers would have meant being dunked in a pig cage!
Ha! Let her install whatever she wants!
At worst, I’ll just mess around in Xingyue’s dorm from now on.
Having tried it, she knew that the most thrilling thing was messing around in a completely unrelated third party’s home—especially in some sacred places, where the thrill multiplied.
Previously, when dueling with Zhizhi in Xingyue’s dorm, she almost lost control!
If not for the fact that Zhizhi and she hadn’t reached that level of relationship yet, Luo You would have naturally taken that little brat right then and there.
“What’s that thing you’re holding?”
Luo You asked with feigned innocence.
“Uh, it’s a specialty I bought from the northwest, just for decoration.”
“Heh… It’s not some kind of hidden camera, is it?”
“Wh-what!”
Luo Zining choked on her words, “How could you think that of me!? Am I really that twisted a person?”
Luo You showed no expression.
The rebellious girl averted her gaze.
Having realized that her Lao Deng might actually be Erela, Luo Zining couldn’t help but feel nervous, even guilty.
Would her weird behavior make Erela notice?
If it really was Erela, there was no way she wouldn’t detect such small tricks…
What if she got caught?
What would she do if Lao Deng really was Erela?
Report to the Magic Alliance?
“A-anyway! This is going in the living room! Got a problem with that?”
Luo Zining planted her hands firmly on her hips—this was her normal, proud posture.
Unwilling to bow her head.
“Alright, alright, suit yourself. You can install ten cameras at home if you want.”
“I told you, it’s not a camera!”
Seeing Luo You’s indifferent look, Luo Zining couldn’t help but try to defend herself, but once the words came out, they sounded more like angry complaints.
“Fine, then I’ll just put it in the box! Why won’t you ever believe me?”
“Don’t you still remember that the first thing you did when we came back from the Jiuwu Sea was to check for cheating?”
“T-that was…”
Luo Zining’s eyes darted around guiltily.
“That was because I was worried that the women you brought back might include some bad ones, who could leave marks or something to trap you, making you their plaything!”
Luo You rolled her eyes, “Thanks for the protection, dear daughter. Because of you, I didn’t lose all my limbs and end up a toy in some bad woman’s house—I can still sit and eat instead of crawling on the ground.”
“What’s with your tone? Isn’t it true? Dad, your messing around is going to cause trouble sooner or later!”
“Hmph, the kind of woman who could get me into trouble doesn’t exist yet!”
“Huh? Where does that confidence come from? Are you some hidden master?”
***
This time it was Luo You’s turn to feel guilty, but she was better at faking it than the younger, craftier Luo Zining, and quickly responded.
“Of course. I do Sanda, joint locks, and I work out regularly. You know that better than anyone.”
“Hmph, those three-bit tricks of yours? I could poison you with one packet of medicine!”
Luo Zining sneered.
“Fine, poison me then. I’m eating now, not arguing.”
Dinner passed somewhat awkwardly.
Luo You didn’t really mind; after all, she didn’t take the pressure from Luo Zining seriously.
Meanwhile, Luo Zining was scrolling through tweets from that “famous fitness blogger” she had just started following, thoroughly enjoying herself.
She even had time to compare the photos taken by the blogger to Lao Deng in front of her.
【Feels like there’s a bit of resemblance…】
Luo Zining furrowed her brows.
Unfortunately, the fitness blogger only posted photos of legs, feet, and such, rarely full-body shots, making comparisons difficult.
After dinner, Luo You was washing dishes when Luo Zining pushed her aside.
“I’ll do it, Dad. You go rest.”
“Don’t expect the living expenses to go up again.”
“I’m not that wasteful!”
Luo Zining hummed as she scrubbed the dishes, then asked, “Dad, is the fitness work going well recently?”
“Not bad.”
“I heard some people are giving online classes now. Want to consider it?”
“Emmm… I think I’ll pass.”
Luo You declined.
Probably because a bunch of people would buy the courses not for fitness, but for some indescribable reasons.
Although she also tweeted, she never showed her face—keeping up her spicy persona was enough.
Luo Zining saw no strange expression on her face and felt a bit relieved.
“I heard some people like to pretend to teach fitness online. Dad, don’t learn from them!”
“Mm, no need.”
Luo You answered perfunctorily but thought: Why would I learn? I’m gorgeous—big sisters chase after me everywhere. Why go online?
After washing the dishes, Luo Zining had nothing else to do.
Most of her things from her room had been moved to Jiuwu Sea, leaving only a phone to use.
Sigh, time to go back.
It wouldn’t be good to keep her aunt waiting too long.
“Dad, I’m heading back now. Take care.”
“Huh? So soon?”
“No choice. Your daughter is destined for greatness.”
“Heh! Wasn’t it someone who had a breakdown not long ago?”
Luo You snorted with laughter.
“What’s wrong? Cat got your tongue?”
Luo Zining held it in for a long time but still said nothing.
She didn’t look angry, though.
“Well, I’m off.”
Her skirt swayed as she passed by Luo You, bringing with her a breath of fragrance.
When Luo You turned to look, the source of the scent had already disappeared, leaving only the door ajar, letting in a sliver of light from outside.
“Leaving the door open? Typical rebellious girl!”
Luo You shook her head and closed the door.
But then she saw the rebellious girl leaning against the wall next to the door, staring fixedly at her with eyes full of determination.
Luo Zining raised her middle finger.
“Next time I come back, I will definitely be someone you have to look up to—someone you can only see from below, you stinky Lao Deng!”