Jiang Ling belatedly realized what she had said and hurriedly waved her hands in a fluster.
“No, that’s not what I meant!”
“Huh? So you’re saying I’m not cute?”
Fang Wannan shot her a sudden glare, her expression unfriendly.
This made Jiang Ling inwardly curse her mistake, and she quickly began to explain at a rapid pace: “Your playful golden twin-tails make people want to pat them, and your petite, slender figure is so cute it’s irresistible. Even though you’re super tsundere, your frequent shyness is such a charm point—”
“Stop, stop, stop, don’t say any more!”
Unable to bear the embarrassment of being praised, Fang Wannan lunged forward, covering Jiang Ling’s soft lips with her hand without a second thought.
“Mmph…”
This physically prevented Jiang Ling from speaking.
The sweet fragrance of the girl hit her like a wave, making Jiang Ling slightly dizzy.
She could even see Fang Wannan’s dark eyelashes fluttering like butterfly wings.
“What have you been doing since earlier, honestly?” Fang Wannan avoided her gaze, muttering awkwardly before bolting out the door.
“My driver’s here.”
Watching her practically flee, Jiang Ling sighed softly, turned off the light, and locked the door.
What a dishonest girl.
“Is sleeping naked really that comfortable?”
Jiang Ling gave Lin Xiaoyu an indescribable look as she watched her apply body lotion, unable to bring herself to say certain things.
“I personally like it. Why?”
Lin Xiaoyu rubbed her fair skin with her fingertips, asking with a puzzled expression.
“Uh… nothing.”
After hesitating repeatedly, Jiang Ling still lacked the courage to speak up.
She wasn’t sure if she’d be able to stay in the room if she did.
Another typical night.
In a way, Jiang Ling was both suffering and happy.
The next day.
Bai Xue was quick.
The videos and photos they had shot were uploaded to a popular short-video platform before lunch.
At first, Jiang Ling didn’t think much of it when she saw them, but as the paid commenters hired by Fang Wannan joined in, the comments under the video became increasingly unbearable.
[That cat-ear maid outfit girl is way too submissive!]
[Oh my gosh, is this paradise? All these super adorable girls—why does it feel like everyone pairs so well with everyone else? Even if it’s staged, I’m eating it up!]
[Hey, this place is pretty close to my house. I’m definitely going to their debut performance.]
[I’m all-in for Team All-Ling, how about you?]
“What’s this ‘All-Ling’ nonsense?!”
Jiang Ling nearly flung her phone away, her face full of displeasure.
“Just accept your fate, girl.”
Mo Ran patted her shoulder, picking up a perfectly grilled, savory piece of meat with her chopsticks.
“Eat up. Fuel yourself for more ‘selling.’”
“Mmph, thanks… Sell your head!”
Stuffing the grilled meat Bai Xue had bought to celebrate the successful promotion into her mouth, Jiang Ling grumbled loudly.
“Anyway, the promotion’s been pretty successful. Our official account’s follower count is skyrocketing, and the views are through the roof.”
Bai Xue scrolled through her phone before suddenly looking up.
“Jiang Ling, there’s something I need to tell you upfront. Being an idol, whether you make it big or not, love always comes with malice.”
“Because typing on a keyboard costs nothing, some people don’t care and just spew their venom. So, I hope you won’t let those comments get to you.”
With the surge of attention, there were naturally people picking faults.
Jiang Ling had seen some of those comments earlier but had instinctively ignored them.
“I get it, don’t worry. I’m mentally tough.”
Jiang Ling wrapped a piece of meat in a vegetable leaf and handed it to the especially hardworking Bai Xue with a bright smile.
“Thanks, Captain~”
“I’m older than you, you know.”
“…Thanks, Captain Big Sis!”
Blushing with embarrassment, Jiang Ling stuffed the meat into Bai Xue’s mouth and ignored her after that.
Bai Xue, meanwhile, chewed with a cheerful smile.
In a classroom at University A.
Jiang Ling, feeling shy, chose a corner seat and didn’t look around.
When the class bell rang, the teacher entered and began naturally, “Please turn your textbooks to page nine. Today, we’ll be learning…”
The moment the voice sounded, Jiang Ling’s heart sank.
Oh no.
She forgot her textbook.
Frantically rummaging through her backpack, she found only pens and a notebook—no textbook.
As she sat there at a loss, she suddenly noticed the person next to her shift closer.
The obvious closing of distance made Jiang Ling look up in surprise, meeting a gentle gaze.
It was a refined and well-mannered girl with delicate features, graceful posture, and an aura comparable to a big-screen actress.
She placed her brand-new textbook between them and asked in a soft, sweet voice, “Did you forget your book?”
Jiang Ling nodded repeatedly, her eyes full of gratitude as she replied, “Thank you.”
The girl smiled without responding further, flipping the book to the page where she had written her name: Song Meng.
Jiang Ling silently repeated the name in her mind as the girl turned back to the section the teacher was discussing, focusing intently on the lesson.
Seeing this, Jiang Ling didn’t disturb her and also concentrated on the blackboard.
“That’s all for this class.”
As the bell rang, the teacher packed up and left, giving Jiang Ling a chance to speak.
Turning to Song Meng, she thanked her sincerely again.
“Thank you so much.”
“No big deal.”
Song Meng gave a faint smile, shaking her head as if it were nothing.
After that, the two naturally exchanged contact info and agreed to grab dinner together after the next class.
“Finally, class is over!”
The dull lesson had left Jiang Ling drowsy, nearly falling asleep.
But she forced herself to stay focused.
After all, she was a college student now, and the knowledge might come in handy later, so she listened relatively attentively.
“Let’s go eat.”
Song Meng watched her stretch lazily with a hum, gently linking arms with her like close friends.
Jiang Ling felt a bit shy but didn’t resist.
Who could say no to such a gentle, charming, kind, and adorable girl linking arms with them?
University A’s cafeteria was affordable and delicious, and Jiang Ling settled on a boxed meal with three dishes and a soup.
So cheap even a broke person like her could afford it!
“I’m so full~.”
After eating, Jiang Ling cleaned up her dishes, letting out a satisfied sigh as she and Song Meng left the cafeteria to head off-campus.
Just as they were about to part ways at the school gate, Song Meng suddenly called out, “Wait.”
“Hm?”
Jiang Ling stopped in a shadowy spot where people wouldn’t notice, watching as Song Meng approached slowly.
With a captivating smile, she leaned close to Jiang Ling’s ear and whispered softly.
“Cat-ear maid? Very cute.”
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