After resolving the name issue, Ying was still immersed in the surprise of how smoothly it went.
The change was too fast; she hadn’t fully processed it.
Ying really didn’t expect Ning Chuxue to agree so readily.
After all, pulling someone whose thinking is already set out of their mental framework is not only troublesome but also time-consuming.
Just like the grandparents of the grandparent generation, they definitely had a huge mental shift before accepting the era of information.
Little did she know, she had completely gotten tangled up in her own thoughts.
Ning Chuxue hadn’t experienced the “pressure” she spoke of, nor was there any so-called mental stagnation.
Everything was just Ying overthinking.
“The Eclectic Society is in the building next door. Want me to take you to see it now?”
Ying looked at Ning Chuxue with delight and said impatiently.
She didn’t want to wait, nor did she dare.
If Mu Wannuo suddenly came back, they would definitely be punished.
It was fine if she was punished herself, but Ying was afraid of dragging Ning Chuxue into trouble.
Then not only would she have gone for wool and come home shorn, she’d also become a sinner.
So she wanted to go and come back quickly.
Ying was very confident that as long as Ning Chuxue experienced the atmosphere of the Eclectic Society once, she would definitely fall in love with it.
Ning Chuxue didn’t know what Ying was thinking.
Seeing Ying’s flustered and nervous expression, and that sneaky look like she was afraid of being caught, Ning Chuxue was completely baffled.
Ying’s current demeanor perfectly matched all the traits of a human trafficker.
Worry, nervousness, sneaky.
Completely identical.
Ning Chuxue was now starting to regret whether her decision to agree to join the club was the right one.
The current Ying seemed completely unreliable.
However, based on her understanding of Ying’s character, Ning Chuxue also felt she wouldn’t deceive her.
And since she had already given her word, it would be rude to refuse now.
So, Ning Chuxue had no choice but to steel herself and nod.
“Then let’s go now…”
Almost the moment Ning Chuxue nodded, Ying immediately grabbed her hand and practically dragged her toward the classroom door.
“Ying, wait!”
Because everything happened so fast, by the time Ning Chuxue reacted, her hand was already caught.
Ning Chuxue hurriedly called out to stop.
“I still have something to grab.”
“Grab it when we come back. There are cameras anyway.”
Ying didn’t think much about it; she wanted to leave this place as quickly as possible. Every second delayed increased the risk of being caught by Mu Wannuo.
“No, there’s something very important I forgot.”
Ning Chuxue broke free from her grip and hurried back to her desk.
Her books weren’t organized yet, and more importantly, there was a notebook prepared for her by Shen Ruqing tucked inside.
That notebook was the one thing Ning Chuxue didn’t want to lose.
Ying’s usually smooth forehead wrinkled, a rare occurrence.
Like her currently smooth brain, a wrinkle appeared as well.
She wondered why Ning Chuxue’s reaction was so drastic.
Soon, Ning Chuxue came back with a notebook carefully wrapped in a book cover.
She carefully placed the notebook into the pocket on her chest, then breathed a sigh of relief.
“Alright, let’s go.”
Ying walked ahead unnaturally; that notebook had really piqued her curiosity.
“Xiao Nuo, what’s that notebook?”
Ying wasn’t the type to beat around the bush; if she had a question, she would ask directly.
Ning Chuxue didn’t hide anything and answered truthfully.
“It’s just notes. I missed all the classes before I came, so I need the notes to catch up.”
Ning Chuxue knew Ying’s personality, so she didn’t feel offended.
After all, Ying’s emotional intelligence was like a slab of iron; she wouldn’t care if her words might offend someone.
But it was precisely because of this that the current Ying, who seemed simple and silly but was overflowing with a sense of justice, was forged.
After all, when there was no one else around, she was the one willing to step forward without hesitation to protect Ning Chuxue.
That one virtue alone was enough to outweigh all her flaws.
“Xiao Nuo is really diligent in her studies. If I had even half your attitude, my master would praise me to the skies.”
“Aren’t your grades pretty good? Would Director Zhang scold you?”
Ning Chuxue had seen the last exam ranking list; Ying was ranked 42nd.
Although not at the top, she was still in the upper middle.
“No, not at all. My master is very good to me.”
Seeing that Ning Chuxue had misunderstood, Ying quickly clarified.
“Sorry, I made an assumption.”
Ning Chuxue suddenly felt much more relaxed at that moment.
Chatting with Ying, Ning Chuxue felt exceptionally light and happy.
She didn’t need to worry about anything and could speak freely.
This was an experience Ning Chuxue never had when she was with her “sisters.”
“By the way, since Xiao Nuo is so diligent in her studies, what’s your life goal?”
“Life goal?”
Ning Chuxue didn’t expect Ying, who seemed so simple, to ask such a profound question.
But it did stir Ning Chuxue’s thoughts.
Up until now, the goal she had set for herself was always to improve herself until she could help her three elder sisters and share their burdens.
Although her sisters would surely advise Ning Chuxue to just enjoy the happiness they gave her.
But that happiness felt a bit too hot to handle for Ning Chuxue.
“I don’t have any grand goal. Studying hard is just so I can have the ability to repay them.”
“Amazing.”
After hearing Ning Chuxue’s answer, Ying couldn’t help but exclaim.
“My wish is very simple. As long as I can live this life peacefully, that’s my greatest desire.”
How is this not like a speech from a tragic background extra?
Ning Chuxue couldn’t help but mutter a sarcastic comment.
Ying silently walked ahead, leading the way.
But in Ning Chuxue’s blind spot, Ying couldn’t help but feel a tinge of pride.
She could sense that Ning Chuxue had changed a lot.
More cheerful, and that gentle, fragile aura had faded somewhat.
‘It seems the plan is working quite well.’
Ying thought.
At the same time, to prevent Ning Chuxue from being completely clueless about the Eclectic Society, she slowed down and carefully introduced the club to her.
“The president of the Eclectic Society is Su Tang. She’s just as shy as Xiao Nuo, so you two will definitely get along!”
Shy… is that right?
Ning Chuxue wondered but didn’t interrupt.
Ying continued, “There’s also Zhou Yu, who is also our class monitor.”
At this point, Ying wanted to stop.
But recalling Ning Chuxue’s socially avoidant personality, she probably wouldn’t know her own class monitor either.
So, she reintroduced her.
“Her personality is very enthusiastic, or rather, a bit too enthusiastic. Xiao Nuo might need some time to get used to her.”
When she heard the name Zhou Yu, Ning Chuxue thought it was a stranger.
But when the words “class monitor” were mentioned, Ning Chuxue was taken aback.
She had interacted with this class monitor before, but only a few times.
Ning Chuxue’s assessment was the same as Ying’s—too enthusiastic, and very hard to deal with.