Farewell at dawn from the White Emperor’s colorful clouds, a thousand miles to Jiangling in a single day, the cries of monkeys echo ceaselessly on both banks, a light boat…
Sorry.
The light boat got stuck between the banks by a certain chattering humanoid ape.
“Yiyi! I knew it! You really came after all!”
Lin Wei’s voice was full of excitement, chattering like a Bailing Bird, or perhaps like a humanoid ape, her arms clamped tightly around Yu Qing’s arm like iron pincers, hanging on like a Tree Kangaroo.
“You kept saying you wouldn’t come, but your body was honest! Were you trying to surprise us?”
Surprise?
No, not right.
This was a fright! Obviously a massive fright!
With a beauty in his arms, Yu Qing felt nothing at all—in fact, he almost wanted to laugh, because he seemed to have become the beauty being held instead, enthusiastically joining his beautiful kouhai in a live-action Beauty and the Beast.
But no one told Yu Qing he’d be playing the beauty.
Although Lin Wei could be considered a petite beauty, her intelligence and temperament balanced it out nicely.
“Ahaha, so you saw through it…”
Yu Qing spoke bitterly.
It was clearly still Fu Yi’s sweet voice, yet now tinged with a trace of exhaustion and gritted teeth.
“You really are a little ras… clever imp.”
“So, my dear little clever sister, if you don’t let go of my arm, I might consider making you a bit less clever.”
“Hehe.”
Lin Wei finally loosened her grip a little, albeit reluctantly, but still clung affectionately to Yu Qing’s arm, looking up at her with a big grin.
“Aiya! I was just too excited! Who told you to dress so beautifully today, Yiyi! This outfit is way too spicy! I’ve never seen you dress like this before!”
“Usually? Even if Yiyi wore nothing, you’d still hang on her.”
In the midst of their play, Zhou Min walked over.
“Hang? I’d just pounce and stick on! If Yiyi was willing, I’d strip and let her hold me too!”
Lin Wei declared this with absolute seriousness, as if it was only natural, making Yu Qing break out in a cold sweat.
But…
If it were me, I’d want to stick too!
For some reason, this humanoid ape was looking more pleasing to the eye.
Yu Qing tried to pull her arm free, but just as the thought occurred, she was firmly grabbed again.
Heh, an ape is an ape.
Even giving you a glance is a favor.
“You, don’t make Yiyi hate you.”
Zhou Min put one hand on her hip, shaking her head helplessly, then pushed up her glasses, her gaze scanning Yu Qing from head to toe like a scanner.
A flash of surprise passed through her eyes, but she quickly hid it.
“Yiyi? Didn’t you say you had something at home today and weren’t coming shopping?”
Ahaha…
Yeah, why indeed.
How about you guess? If you’re right, I’ll tell you.
Yu Qing’s heart contracted sharply, bitter.
What had to come, had come.
In extreme panic, her brain produced a sudden burst of quick thinking.
She lowered her lashes slightly, recalling how Fu Yi would react in this situation.
Though she hadn’t interacted with Fu Yi much, her keen observation allowed her to find a solution.
She remembered once seeing Fu Yi’s slightly apologetic and a little willful expression.
Maybe it was this body’s talent, but Yu Qing softened her voice, mimicking perfectly:
“The matter at home, um… was canceled last minute. I thought you two might still be nearby, so I came over to try my luck.”
She paused, doing her best to sound natural, adding a little playful complaint.
“After all, staying alone in the dorm is pretty boring. So I thought I’d join you two shopping.”
Perfect!
I’m a genius!
Yu Qing cheered inwardly, seeing the flash of realization on Lin Wei’s face.
This excuse seemed solid!
“……”
Behind her glasses, Zhou Min’s eyes flickered.
She looked deeply at Yu Qing, as if weighing between belief and doubt.
But Lin Wei had already fully bought it—or perhaps she was too lazy to think further.
There was no room in her little brain for complicated calculations.
At that moment, she was bouncing excitedly, pulling Yu Qing out of the subway station.
“Yay! No problems at home is great! Just in time! We just finished at one place and were about to go to the next! Let’s go together!”
“What do you mean next place? Wait! Weren’t you guys heading back?”
Yu Qing stumbled as she was dragged along, exclaiming in surprise.
Shopping with these two walking disasters?
Isn’t that the same as strapping a bomb to yourself and handing the detonator to a three-year-old kid?!
“Going back? Weiwei doesn’t know~”
Lin Wei giggled, not giving Yu Qing a chance to refuse, and dragged her toward the mall.
“It’s perfect you’re here, Yiyi! Help me decide if that skirt looks good on me! Minmin’s taste is too much like an old cadre! If I hang out with her, I’ll end up an unenthusiastic old lady too!”
Zhou Min gave Lin Wei a helpless glance, not arguing, tacitly accepting Yu Qing’s addition.
She walked on the other side, occasionally casting thoughtful glances at Yu Qing, her fingers moving across her phone, the corners of her lips occasionally quirking up.
“Slow down, slow down.”
Yu Qing was practically being dragged along by Lin Wei.
Not only was this humanoid ape well-endowed, but she was also ridiculously strong.
After becoming Fu Yi, Yu Qing’s strength was pitifully small, making it impossible to resist Lin Wei’s force.
To make it worse, the little leather shoes she wore today seemed too well-made and a bit stiff.
As a guy, she was used to sneakers. Running in these stiff shoes for the first time was pure suffering.
By the time they reached the clothing store, Yu Qing hadn’t even sat down before Lin Wei appeared holding a yellow-and-white dress.
“Yiyi, Yiyi, look! Do I look good in this?”
“Of course! Weiwei looks good in anything!”
Yu Qing forced a smile, nodding and complimenting without even glancing at Lin Wei’s outfit.
These days, going shopping with girls meant you had to master the art of language.
“Really? I knew yellow and white looked best! Minmin actually said yellow should be paired with purple! Just thinking about it is terrifying.”
Yellow and purple?
Savior, when did you arrive?
Yu Qing sneaked a glance at Zhou Min, who was also looking at her with a helpless smile before turning away.
With “Yiyi’s” affirmation, Lin Wei dashed off to the fitting room, leaving Yu Qing and Zhou Min staring at each other.
Good news: one walking disaster was gone. Numbers reduced.
Bad news: the one left was even more dangerous.
With the ape gone, it was as if a limiter had been released, and the remaining one could now deal double damage solo.
Min-jie, Minmin, my dear Minmin, don’t come over here!
As it turns out, the more you fear something, the more likely it is to happen.
Yu Qing had barely sat down before Zhou Min followed her like an auto-tracker.
When Yu Qing browsed clothes, she followed.
When Yu Qing pretended to head to the fitting room, she followed all the way to the door.
Was she planning to go in together?
“Hmm? What’s wrong? I just wanted to help Yiyi change.”
I believe you—NOT!
In the end, Yu Qing didn’t enter the fitting room—not because she was worried Zhou Min would actually follow her…
Well, maybe a little.
But mostly, she just didn’t want to go in.
As the saying goes, whether a horse or a mule, you have to take it out for a walk.
If she wanted to learn Fu Yi’s habits, dealing with Zhou Min and the others was unavoidable.
Even if she escaped this time, she’d face it next time anyway.
So, come on!
Zhou Min, you treacherous villain! If you dare come, I’ll make sure you’re utterly defeated!
“Yiyi, did you change perfume? It smells different than usual.”
“When did you buy the leg ring? It’s unique.”
“Is your phone on silent? I messaged you and got no reply.”
“Kidding, I didn’t send anything. Look at you, all scared.”
I was wrong, Minmin-jie, I shouldn’t have called you a walking disaster.
You’re my real parent, okay?
Please stop scaring the child, the child can’t handle it!
In just a few minutes, Yu Qing wanted nothing more than to escape.
She couldn’t help but wonder if Zhou Min had figured something out, yet said nothing, just dangling her here.
Ugh! Just playing!
No wonder her chest was flat—with that size, there wasn’t much room for magnanimity.
Any extra nutrients must’ve gone to her brain.
No wonder they say, “If your chest isn’t flat, how can you rule the world?”
Turns out it’s all about the brain, not the chest. Special ops class—no wonder she’s so strong.
“Yiyi… what are you thinking? Don’t tell me…”
At some point, Zhou Min had moved right next to Yu Qing, bringing her lips close to her ear, her breath hot and moist.
“You were thinking of me, weren’t you~”