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Chapter 404 Visiting
After lunch, everyone went back to their rooms to rest and prepare for the afternoon's exam.

Ai Liang was just about to take a nap when the doorbell rang, making him change his mind.

As expected, Ye Qing was standing in the doorway when the door was opened.

In fact, Ye Qing already knew about Yue Qihua and Yang Xingyue's affair.

After all, Ai Liang and Ye Qing were already online friends before Ai Liang even started junior high school.

While Ye Qing complains about the bizarre things she encountered while working, Ai Liang occasionally talks about her interpersonal relationships.

This includes his views on Yue Qihua and Yang Xingyue.

"What are you doing here?"

Ai Liang asked after closing the door.

Don't you think you should have asked me that before I walked in?

Ye Qing complained.

Ai Liang sat back down on the single sofa: "Would you leave if I asked?"

Now that she's already here, Ye Qing certainly won't go back right away.

Instead of waiting at the door, let the person in first.

"of course not."

Ye Qing jumped up and pounced on the sofa: "Hehe, you understand me best."

Ai Liang took two cups of coffee and pushed one of them in front of Ye Qing.

"So what exactly are you doing here in the middle of the day? And why did Yi Wenna let you out?"

Ye Qing, holding her coffee, pinched Ai Liang's calf with her pearly white toes: "You make it sound like I'm being imprisoned by Shana."

After taking a sip of coffee, Ye Qing finally got down to business: "Sha Na keeps pulling me in the room to talk about you, like how you're flirting with pretty girls. I can't stand her anymore, so I have to come out and avoid her for a while."

"That's it?"

Ai Liang casually took a sip of coffee.

"You're really carefree. Do you know how many rumors have spread about you, me, and that girl's love triangle during this meal?"

As Ye Qing spoke, she kicked Ai Liang's shin again: "Tsk, I almost forgot, it's not all just rumors, that girl really does like you."

Ai Liang silently drank her coffee.

As the saying goes, "It's like climbing a mountain for a man to pursue a woman, but it's like piercing a thin sheet of paper for a woman to pursue a man."

For a cute and gentle girl like Yang Xingyue to pursue someone, there's only a thin veil separating them.

Only someone as inhuman as Ai Liang could withstand it.

And to be honest...

It started a few months ago when Ai Liang's consciousness returned to her body.

One's own emotions fluctuate like an electrocardiogram.

First, influenced by mechanical thinking and gloom, humanity declines and becomes increasingly indifferent.

After his abilities were elevated, he left in a state of anguish.

Emotions have rebounded from their lowest point and are rising steadily.

Looking back, Ai Liang practically trampled on Yang Xingyue's kindness.

Even he himself couldn't stand it anymore.

That's why Ai Liang didn't directly avoid Yang Xingyue's hug this morning.

"There's no one else here, so tell me, how do you feel about her now?"

Ye Qing moved closer to Ai Liang, looking very curious.

"...I am very grateful for everything she has done for me, but from the beginning until now, I have only ever regarded her as a very good friend... or a younger sister."

One's own family knows one's own affairs.

Ai Liang was well aware that her mental state during the period from age eleven to fifteen was extremely dangerous.

It was practically a powder keg that would explode at the slightest touch.

After cleaning up the scum in Nevada, Ai Liang had become accustomed to killing, and even considered taking action against those who didn't deserve to die but were universally condemned by the public.

Otherwise, he wouldn't have come up with the 'clumsy method' of separating himself from his consciousness and using telekinesis to control his body to suppress his murderous intent.

During that period, Ai Liang first met Ye Qing through a chat app, and then, at Feng Chengfu's arrangement, went to school and met Yue Qihua, Yang Xingyue, Ma Yu, and Fang Xiaoxiao.

It was these people who pulled me out of the abyss.

Otherwise, being alone at home every day, and having to watch Feng Yue and Ai Zhe constantly bickering, would drive any normal person crazy sooner or later.

The only regrettable thing is that Yang Xingyue is Yang Xingguo's daughter.

Ai Liang really couldn't accept this.

"My sister..."

Ye Qing's reaction after hearing the whole story was like this: ()
She rolled her eyes and casually said, "Since you two like each other, why don't you date for a while and see how it goes? You won't lose anything anyway."

Ai Liang paused and explained, "Due to certain reasons, I don't have that kind of plan at the moment."

"What are the reasons?"

Ye Qing sipped her coffee and, in a very gossipy manner, inquired about Ai Liang's business.

Ai Liang didn't explain: "Everyone has their own secrets, doesn't they?"

Ai Liang's reason for not planning to deal with emotional issues at this stage is quite simple.

It refers to the Apostles.

Once one's abilities are exposed, they will inevitably attract worldwide attention.

This is not an exaggeration. As a top-tier fighter capable of tearing apart continental plates with his own strength, Ai Liang is fully qualified to say this.

His past as a hermit and the tricks he used before meant that he could not completely side with either the Asian Alliance or the Apostles; he could only move between the two major powers.

Ai Liang can get along well with some people and maintain an ambiguous relationship with some people in the eyes of others, but before she can figure out her own position, she must maintain that ruthless temperament that is not limited by any emotions.

If someone shows an excessive protective instinct towards certain people, it will inevitably become a tool for others to manipulate them.

Ai Liang is indeed strong, but this has nothing to do with strength.

If a toad blocks your way, do you walk around it or step on it?

It doesn't bite, but it's disgusting.

"Tch~ Fine, don't tell me then."

Ye Qing said with dissatisfaction, "Someone like you will end up alone sooner or later."

Just then, the doorbell rang, interrupting their conversation.

Ye Qing put down the paper cup, put on her slippers, and sat up straight on the sofa.

Ai Liang then walked to the entrance and opened the door.

"Um, I came to see Ye Qing..."

"Ivanna said with a smile."

But when she saw the person who opened the door clearly, her smile began to freeze.

The two stared at each other for a few seconds, then Yi Wenna suddenly pushed Ai Liang aside and rushed into the house, clearly heading straight for the bedroom.

However, Ye Qing was in the living room, and Yi Wenna stopped after taking only a few steps.

"...Is Ai Liang the one living in 717?"

Looking at Ye Qing, who was enjoying her coffee on the sofa, Yi Wenna asked.

Ye Qing tilted her head, looking completely innocent: "Yeah, didn't I tell you yesterday?"

You said something about ghosts!!!
Yi Wenna stood between Ai Liang and Ye Qing as if guarding against a thief.

Ye Qing left the room under the pretense of finishing her coffee and going next door to get another cup.

At first, Yi Wenna didn't pay any attention.

But as time ticked by, almost ten minutes passed and Ye Qing still hadn't returned, which made Yi Wenna start to worry.

In hindsight, those concerns were entirely justified.

If we had come any later, who knows what Ai Liang might have done to Ye Qing!
(End of this chapter)