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Chapter 207 The Girl's Little Thoughts

Ai Liang's mysterious online friend was frequently mentioned by the four of them as a topic of conversation.

They were all very curious about how talkative someone must be to be able to chat with someone like Ai Liang.

Ai Liang himself rarely mentioned this netizen. No matter how they asked, he refused to say anything and always gave perfunctory answers, which planted a seed of curiosity in the four of them.

Ai Liang only revealed a little information when she asked for leave after the last conference.

Women, between twenty-five and thirty years old.

However, this information was still based on his own deduction.

Trusting Ai Liang's reasoning abilities, the four accepted this explanation.

After hearing that Ai Liang didn't know much about that online friend, but they just got along well, she realized that Ai Liang didn't know much about him either.

The four of them rarely discussed that mysterious online friend who was elusive and rarely seen.

After all, there's a ten-year age gap between us, so there's bound to be a big generation gap.

Besides, Ai Liang herself has no intention of meeting them, so what else is there to say?

Yes, until just now, they still thought so.

[Didn't you say she was over twenty-five? Is she a teacher at your school? Did you know that all along before applying to Qianhua Experimental Middle School?] — Yue Qihua.

Yue Qihua launched a three-part challenge.

Yang Xingyue stood beside Yue Qihua, biting her lip with a pitiful expression.

You told me before that you didn't know them and didn't plan to meet them, but in the blink of an eye, you're having dinner with them.

Thinking of this, she hugged the pillow in her arms even tighter.

Girls are such creatures.

Even if you like someone who doesn't belong to you, you'll still feel hurt when they lie to you.

Oh right, it's pretty much the same for guys.

I think this is similar to the feeling of a simp who, after saying goodnight to their goddess, logs into the game only to find that the goddess is online.

Oh wait, the goddess will probably put the simp on her block list.

[What are you thinking? She's a student here just like me; we'll be classmates after the semester starts.]

Ai Liang knew very well that this explanation would only lead to further misunderstandings, so she quickly added: "[Before coming to Qianhua City, I didn't know her identity; we just met by chance.]"

"I see..." — Yang Xingyue

[Although I know Xiao Ai, you probably wouldn't lie, this coincidence is just too much.] — Ma Yu

[Exactly! What kind of romantic comedy light novel is this, "Arriving in a New City and Discovering My Best Friend's Beautiful Online Friend is Actually My Classmate?!"] — Fang Xiaoxiao

Romantic comedy?

Ai Liang briefly recalled her experiences this month.

Robbery, kidnapping, murder, gunfight, explosion, dissolving a body, torture...

The romantic comedy you're watching, isn't it a bit too bizarre?

【Um, Ai Liang, is she the girl I met at the bookstore last time? (Cat peeks out)】—Yang Xingyue.

Yang Xingyue asked cautiously, afraid of displeasing Ai Liang.

No. —Ai Liang

'Phew, I'm alright.'

Yang Xingyue secretly breathed a sigh of relief.

'They'll be classmates after school starts, and Ai Liang doesn't mind talking to her...'

The thought that the online friend was Ai Liang's classmate made Yang Xingyue start to feel anxious again.

It feels like discovering that the goddess you secretly admire is suddenly getting close to another guy.

Moreover, they also shared a little secret.

It's always very sour.

Yang Xingyue buried her head in the cushion and made strange noises: "Waaah..."

Bang bang bang.

Yue Qihua patted Yang Xingyue's pillow: "It's just that you ran into an acquaintance in another city, why are you so anxious?"

"But...they all ate together."

Yang Xingyue said in a low voice.

Yue Qihua glanced at her helplessly: "And then? You haven't eaten with Ai Liang?"

"Huahua, aren't you worried? They've only just met, and Ai Liang isn't averse to having dinner with that girl..."

Yang Xingyue said with a worried expression.

Yue Qihua pinched Yang Xingyue's cheek hard.

"Ouch! What did you do, Hua Hua?"

Yang Xingyue looked at Yue Qihua with teary eyes.

The latter said in a tone of disappointment, "Ai Liang has known her for longer than we have, so having a meal together is perfectly normal. Can't you look on the bright side?"

"Although they are eating in the cafeteria, it doesn't mean that Ai Liang doesn't mind being looked at differently. Don't forget, school hasn't started yet, and there are no students in the cafeteria."

Yang Xingyue looked down at the cushion, lost in thought.

"Have you figured it out yet? Even if Ai Liang is willing to have dinner with her, it doesn't mean she likes her. Ai Liang's attitude towards this person is probably similar to ours."

Don't forget, Ai Liang tutors you every weekend, and he even cooks for us when we don't know anyone there!

Yue Qihua had a thorough understanding of Ai Liang's personality.

Every word precisely revealed Ai Liang's thoughts and the premise for her actions.

"But they'll be classmates after school starts..."

"So what? Before they met, we were classmates with Ai Liang for three years. What's the difference? Besides, Experimental Middle School doesn't prohibit students from bringing cell phones."

"If you really want to worry, just call Ai Liang via video call after class under the pretense of asking her a question. And as for what happens after school, there's even less to worry about; Ai Liang can't possibly follow you home."

It can only be said that Yue Qihua truly deserves to be called a genius; her analysis was incredibly insightful.

A solution was found very easily.

Yang Xingyue's sorrow turned to joy, and she immediately threw herself into Yue Qihua's arms: "Huahua, you are so smart, hehe."

"I'll ask about Ai Liang's class schedule later. I'll call her at school, and after school and on weekends, Hua Hua, you go and ask Ai Liang to play games with you..."

"Wait, why are you dragging me into this!"

Yue Qihua looked at Yang Xingyue in astonishment.

"Hmm? Hua Hua, are you not planning to contact Ai Liang anymore?" Yang Xingyue looked up at Yue Qihua, her eyes filled with doubt.

"Who said that...it's just...it's just..."

Yue Qihua quickly looked away, not daring to meet Yang Xingyue's gaze. She stammered for a long time, not knowing what she wanted to say.

She has completely lost the air of confidence she had just displayed; instead, she resembles a little girl who has made a mistake.

"Among us, you and Ai Liang are the closest. Before he left, he even started calling you Qi Hua again. He shouldn't refuse to play games with you this weekend, right?"

After Yang Xingyue finished speaking, she winked at Yue Qihua.

Yue Qihua was so nervous that she didn't know where to put her hands.

"I...I...it was all because you guys egged him on that he had to call me Sister Hua!"

Yue Qihua blushed and said in despair.

"Hehe, if you like something, you should say it." Yang Xingyue nodded with a smile, quite pleased with herself.

Yue Qihua looked at the smiling Yang Xingyue, feeling very conflicted.

On one side is the person she loves, and on the other side is her younger sister whom she has spent more than ten years with.

Being caught in the middle when your sister and you both fall for the same person is absolutely awful.

If this continues, it will either erupt in silence or perish in silence.

Although Yang Xingyue's previous statement at the amusement park about a three-person relationship was outrageous.

However, to some extent, it did alleviate Yue Qihua's psychological pressure, making her feel less depressed.

At least she can openly express her feelings instead of keeping them bottled up inside.

"I really don't know what's going on in your head..." Yue Qihua muttered.

The two sisters picked up their phones again, very curious about how Ai Liang and that online friend had met.

After all, Chika City is so big, how did the two of them meet?

Fang Xiaoxiao was asking Ai Liang questions on behalf of the two in the group chat.

He's obviously a seasoned wingman.

Yue Qihua and Yang Xingyue secretly peeked at the screen while holding their phones.

Ai Liang and Ye Qing have already left the cafeteria.

He was sitting on a chair at a nearby bus stop, waiting for the bus.

Ai Liang turned her head and glanced at Ye Qing, who was stretching. The two first met around this time.

【When I first arrived in Qianhua City, on my way to the apartment building I was renting, I passed through a small alley and was then harassed by a group of thugs. She was the one who pulled me away from them.】—Ai Liang

At that time, Ai Liang had just been cheated by her previous landlord and was in a bad mood.

Just then, we ran into a group of people looking for trouble.

If Ye Qing hadn't pulled him away, those thugs would have lost at least seven or eight fingers.

Although she couldn't vent her emotions on those guys, Ye Qing's kindness dispelled the darkness in Ai Liang's heart.

[Tsk tsk tsk, Xiao Ai, everyone else is a hero saving a damsel in distress, but why is it the other way around for you? Why don't you repay him with your body?] — Ma Yu

What kind of plot twist is this? Were those thugs sent by the God of Love?
Yue Qihua and Yang Xingyue looked at each other in bewilderment.

Upon hearing that the two had met in this way, Yang Xingyue became restless.

Why is the hero rescuing the damsel in distress cliché?

Because it's a timeless way to build goodwill!
As for who is the hero and who is the beauty, that's not important; as long as they have mutual affection, that's enough.

She secretly messaged Fang Xiaoxiao privately: 【Xiaoxiao…】

【I understand, I understand. I'll send Yuzai to scout out the enemy's situation and get that netizen's photo from Ai Liang. (Masked Hamster Ninja)】—Fang Xiaoxiao.

【Okay, I'll treat you to dessert when school starts. (The cat's affirmation)】—Yang Xingyue.

Yue Qihua was speechless at Yang Xingyue's actions: "If you're curious about what the other person looks like, why don't you just ask Ai Liang directly?"

Yang Xingyue said hesitantly, "Well... I'm embarrassed... and it would seem petty."

Yue Qihua sighed: "Do you think Ai Liang wouldn't have noticed if you hadn't said anything?"

Upon hearing Yue Qihua say such a thing, Yang Xingyue replied with a serious expression: "It's one thing to see through something, but girls shouldn't say it outright."

Most guys don't like it when a girl is too controlling, and asking directly like that can give off an aggressive impression.

It has to be said that Yang Xingyue is usually a naive and innocent girl, but when it comes to love, she instantly transforms into a master.

He has maxed out almost all of the skills in this area.

This is a classic example of the misuse of life skills points.

However, while she was curious about Ye Qing's appearance, she was also very scared.

She was afraid that Ai Liang would actually post the photos.

"I think it's better to be straightforward when getting along with Ai Liang."

After Yue Qihua finished speaking, she turned her attention back to her phone.

[Ahem, Xiao Ai, now that we've met, what's your online friend's name? Could you send us a picture of her?] — Ma Yu

Just as Yue Qihua had imagined.

Ai Liang immediately recognized that Yang Xingyue was behind this problem.

If Ma Yu had dared to say that under normal circumstances, he would have been stabbed by Fang Xiaoxiao long ago.

Fang Xiaoxiao's silence meant that she tacitly approved of the matter.

As for why Ai Liang directly concluded that it was Yang Xingyue and not Yue Qihua.

Because Yue Qihua is always straightforward and never holds back when speaking to him.

[Her name is Ye Qing, and she's the same age as me. As for the photo, let's not go with it; it's very impolite to take pictures without permission.] —Ai Liang

"Why don't you go and ask for their permission?" — Ma Yu

【I refuse.】—Ai Liang

Ai Liang refused without even thinking.

He had no intention of taking photos of Ye Qing just to satisfy their curiosity.

Seeing that Ai Liang refused outright, Yang Xingyue finally didn't have to worry about it anymore.

If Ai Liang actually posts the photos, it would prove that his relationship with Ye Qing is better than imagined.

Whether the phone already had photos of Ye Qing stored on it, or the two had become so close that they could take photos of each other anytime, anywhere.

Neither of these points is a good thing for them.

If the relationship is this good, then the relationship could take a leap forward at any time.

Especially since everyone is far apart, even with a mobile phone, it's impossible to see each other's situation every moment.

Who knows, somewhere that Ai Liang and Ye Qing might have already confirmed their relationship without her and Yue Qihua's knowledge?

After Yang Xingyue obtained the information she wanted, the conversation in the group began to focus on everyday matters.

Ai Liang also drifted out of the spotlight and became a voyeur.

"Hmm, I didn't expect you to have good friends, A Liang."

Ye Qing suddenly sighed.

Ai Liang remained calm, staring intently at her phone: "That's what they said about me when I was chatting with you in junior high."

Ye Qing smiled knowingly: "Oh~ so you've considered me a good friend since back then?"

She said jokingly, "Your best friend is right next to you, but you keep staring at your phone. Your best friend will cry, you know."

When Ye Qing approached, Ai Liang moved to the side, keeping a distance of half a meter from her.

Faced with Ai Liang's aloofness, Ye Qing smiled and said, "I really envy you. With your personality, you must have made some very good friends. I didn't have a single friend in junior high school... well, not entirely."

"Yi Wenna?" Ai Liang said without looking up.

"That's a pretty accurate guess."

Ye Qing gently tapped Ai Liang's cheek with her finger.

"How should I put it? Rather than being good friends, it's more like we're in the same boat. She didn't have many friends in class either, which is why we gradually got to know each other."

At this point, Ye Qing, who was usually an optimist, began to have a very strange expression.

Her expression at that moment was just like when she ate the handmade dumplings in the cafeteria for the first time.

"It's just that Yi Wenna's view of me is not quite the same as what I imagined."

However, before Ai Liang could even ask what was different, she immediately changed the subject: "What have you all been talking about since we started eating?"

"It's nothing, just casual conversation."

Seeing that Ye Qing didn't want to talk about it, Ai Liang wisely refrained from asking. He didn't have the kind of curiosity to pry into things.

Ai Liang's past experiences and his own abilities have shaped his current personality.

Curiosity will only lead him to the abyss.

(End of this chapter)