A sensation of slick smoothness spread across her shoulder, and a faint scent of osmanthus lingered at the tip of her nose. You Yuelan was momentarily stunned as Lin Huanhuan suddenly drew close.
‘We were just holding hands a moment ago. How did she end up leaning against me all of a sudden?’
The thought flashed through You Yuelan’s mind, and immediately, her heart began to heat up involuntarily. This warmth spread to her face, manifesting as a deep flush.
Her inner self trembled slightly, as if a pool of stagnant water had suddenly been heated, sending bubbles gurgling to the surface as the temperature rose. She looked at Lin Huanhuan, who was inches away. The slightly hot breath fanned against her face like soft palms, numbing and tingling. It was an unprecedented experience that left her nearly intoxicated.
‘What is happening to me? This is such a strange feeling.’
You Yuelan’s pretty face was beet red, looking as though she were frozen in shock as she questioned herself mentally.
Seeing this, Lin Huanhuan’s brow arched slightly, and a look of triumph appeared on her face. “Heh, I thought you were so resilient. It seems you cannot handle it when I actually get a little serious, can you? Behave yourself from now on. When I bully you, just be shy like a good girl, or else I will make things difficult for you!”
As soon as she finished speaking, Lin Huanhuan hastily pulled away. She quickly wiped her face to hide her own small, reddened face.
‘I am not shy. I am just a bit unaccustomed to this. Once I get used to it later, it will be fine.’
The faint scent of osmanthus gradually faded, leaving You Yuelan feeling a sense of loss. She stared blankly at Lin Huanhuan, feeling as if a large piece of her heart had been scooped out with a spoon, leaving it hollow.
‘That felt so comfortable. I want to continue. I want more. Why did she just leave like that?’ You Yuelan thought with a hint of resentment. For the first time, she realized there was something in this world that could rival sleeping. This was only from leaning together; what if there was more? If they went deeper, what would that be like?
You Yuelan lowered her head in silence, slowly savoring the sensation from a moment ago. Her heart felt as if it had tasted honey—sweet and wonderful.
Lin Huanhuan frowned with slight displeasure and said, “Hey, I am talking to you. In the future, when faced with my bullying, be more honest and show that expression from just now. Do you understand?”
“If I do not show it, will I still be treated like that?” You Yuelan suddenly asked in a low voice.
“What did you say?” Lin Huanhuan did not hear her clearly.
“Nothing, it is nothing.” You Yuelan was startled by her own words and hurriedly denied it. ‘I was only supposed to think that in my head. How could I say it out loud? If she misunderstands, it will be troublesome.’
“I understand. I will try my best,” You Yuelan said softly. ‘Anyway, my comrades told me to please Lin Huanhuan. Right now, I am pleasing her, so I am technically completing my work diligently.’
Having achieved her goal, Lin Huanhuan did not continue to tease You Yuelan.
Not long after, the class ended. That core disciple naturally did not have the bad habit of running over time; he simply picked up his books and left. Although the duration had not been particularly long, everyone breathed a sigh of relief. Today’s obligations were over, as there were no other mandatory courses.
Several female disciples with more lively personalities approached Lin Huanhuan, intending to get acquainted with this inner sect disciple.
“Hello, Senior Sister Lin. We have just entered the sect. Could you show us around the scenery of the Lingyun Sect later? We haven’t had much of a chance to explore yet.”
“I heard the Lingyun Sect is massive with all sorts of views. I am so curious.”
“Senior Sister Lin looks so beautiful; you must be very helpful. You surely wouldn’t refuse us, right?”
Facing the flattery of these young junior sisters, Lin Huanhuan remained expressionless. She simply said coldly, “Do not try to morally kidnap me. Flattering me is useless. I have no interest in the things you are talking about.”
Right after speaking, Lin Huanhuan directly grabbed the somewhat drowsy You Yuelan and walked outside. Behind them, she could vaguely hear the displeased voices of those junior sisters:
“What is so good about that expressionless woman? She does not know the first thing about pleasing people. Why would anyone fall for her? Is she even worthy?”
“I had long heard that Lin Huanhuan of the Lingyun Sect is extremely fond of women. I originally wanted to offer myself to her bed, hoping to establish a connection so I could have a backer in the sect. I never expected her to look down on us!”
“Hmph, she has no eye for talent at all. Besides, there are so many of us, and we didn’t mean to push that expressionless woman out. Any idiot should know how to choose…”
Upon arriving at a slightly secluded spot, Lin Huanhuan finally stopped.
“Is there anything else?” You Yuelan asked, looking at the charming face before her. She felt an inexplicable sense of peace in her heart.
The corners of Lin Huanhuan’s lips curled up as she smiled. “Not many things. I just intend to let you know that my offensive from here on will be even swifter and more fierce. You better be prepared!”
You Yuelan’s heart swayed slightly. She actually felt a few sparks of happiness, but because of her laziness, she did not show it and simply nodded.
Neither of them knew that everything happening here was being watched by a young girl in the shadows who was biting her finger.
Lin Huanhuan thought her goal had been realized and smiled inwardly. Worried that constant oppression might make things too dire, she added:
“As the price for me keeping your secret, you are my person from now on. Only I am allowed to bully you. If anyone else comes to bully you, remember to tell me. I will help you teach them a lesson.”
You Yuelan felt somewhat speechless: ‘Isn’t that still being bullied?’ She nodded and said, “Fine, I understand.”
The two of them left that spot and walked toward a more open main road. They had only been separated by a few steps when Dong Yuner popped out from some corner.
Dong Yuner jumped in front of Lin Huanhuan and smiled. “Young Miss, I didn’t expect to run into you here. It seems my luck is good today.”
“Hmm. Don’t you have to practice your swordsmanship today?”
“I felt like relaxing today, so I was walking around. I was planning to go down the mountain to buy some things,” Dong Yuner explained with a smile. “Originally, I just had a feeling and decided to walk this way. I didn’t expect you to be returning as well. Have you finished your business, Young Miss?”
“There is nothing else.”
“Then let us head back.”
“Very well.”
Lin Huanhuan nodded, not thinking much of it. She even felt a bit relieved: ‘Fortunately, Yuner arrived a bit late, otherwise she would have seen.’
‘Even though I am just normally looking for the second heroine or whatever, it is ultimately not good to be seen. Lucky, lucky.’
The two of them walked up the mountain together. You Yuelan stared blankly at their retreating figures until they vanished from sight, her mouth slightly agape.
For some reason, her chest felt tight and uncomfortable. It was as if someone had placed several slices of cut lemon inside her—sour, bitter, and bloated.
She did not know what this feeling was called. She only knew that this sensation made her unhappy—so unhappy she couldn’t even sleep.
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