Alice in the Land of Steam

Chapter 1258 Is it actually very smart?

"I don't recommend you go back now."

Rorona gave Ling Ge a subtle smile: "This is advice given to you from a friend's perspective. Of course, if you insist on not listening, there is nothing I can do, but what happens next is none of my business, right?"

The young man paused as he was about to take a step. He frowned slightly and asked, "What do you mean?"

"What I mean is, you should know that the so-called 'method of becoming an adult' that Leticia read in the book is actually fake." Princess Haiqi paused after speaking, thinking that it might not be fake, but it was just not suitable for the little bat. However, this topic was not suitable for children and was not suitable for public discussion, so she buried it in her heart and continued: "If this goes on, let alone one night, even if she stays in your room for ten nights or a hundred nights, she will not be able to become an adult. How are you going to explain it to her then?"

So this is what she was worried about.

This is indeed a small problem, but Lingge already had an idea about it.

"When the time comes, I will tell her the truth and remind her that growth is not something that can be achieved overnight. I will try my best to guide her onto the right path instead of relying on these messy methods." As for how to guide, this is what Lingge, as a teacher, is best at. However, the little bat never regarded herself as a student, let alone Lingge as a teacher. She always ignored his education and admonitions and forgot them as soon as she heard them. So: "So, before that, you can use this incident to temper her temper. In the process of constantly experiencing the transition from hope to disappointment, she will gradually understand the true meaning of growth. This is the first step from a child to an adult."

At this point, the young man couldn't help but recall the expression on the girl's face that morning when she said to him in disappointment, "I haven't become an adult yet." This was probably the first time she felt such deep disappointment, but for her it was just the beginning. There must be countless disappointments before this little bat, who was ignorant of the world and only knew how to stubbornly walk along a path, would understand that between hope and disappointment lies the world of adults, a world called reality.

"I see, you are indeed Lingge." Rolena nodded seriously, "I thought you were just playing with little Letty, but I didn't expect there was such a deep meaning behind it. It seems that Miss Nevile has chosen the right person to entrust you to be the guardian of her granddaughter."

Play? Ling Ge thought, I am busy enough during the day, and I have to teach psychology courses to these problem girls at night. Is it because I am too idle? In fact, young people want her to grow up more than anyone else, even more than Leticia, but there is no other meaning, just hope that she will be more sensible when she grows up and stop harassing herself for no reason.

Well, it’s just a humble wish, which makes people cry.

But before Lingge could express his feelings, Rolena suddenly changed the subject: "But how do you know that little Letty will definitely accept this?"

She looked at the young man with a meaningful look: "Do you know what she did tonight?"

"What did you do?" Ling Ge certainly didn't know. He was lured here by a lie from a certain Princess of the Sea and was held under control for half an hour.

Facing his accusatory gaze, Rorona smiled, not at all embarrassed, and without the slightest bit of guilt, and said, "She went to find Olvera, Ieta, and Baiye, trying to persuade them to give up the time she spent with you at night so that she could concentrate on becoming an adult. If nothing unexpected happens, she should have succeeded in convincing them by now, right?"

"..." For the first time, Linger's face showed a look of surprise. He really didn't expect Leticia to do such a thing, let alone that she actually did it. Olvera and Yieta were fine, but how did she convince Bai Ye? That guy was very stubborn and would never let Leticia off just because she was a child.

"Surprised?"

Rorona, the mastermind behind the incident, looked calm, as if the incident had nothing to do with her. "The fact that little Letty can do this shows how determined she is to become an adult. As we all know, the more determined a person is, the more stubborn they are. Do you still think you can convince her, Lingge? On the contrary, you should be worried that after repeated failures, she will vent her anger on you and do something extreme."

Will she vent her anger on others? There was almost no need to think about this question. Ling Ge came to the conclusion in an instant: of course, with Little Bat's personality, she would! And she probably didn't think she was venting her anger on others, but was seeking justice! In Little Bat's mind, she was always the right one, which was similar to a certain genius player; but Ling Ge had ulterior motives. He knew that this method could not help him become an adult, but he deliberately concealed it, just to see him make a fool of himself, and then secretly laugh at him!

For such a hateful guy, the little bat usually uses a word from the dictionary as a solution: kill!

Ahem, killing might be a bit extreme, but the little bat is not someone to be trifled with, especially since she is an impulsive and irritable child. Last time, she got angry because someone said "You haven't rinsed your mouth yet" and took away the first kiss of this innocent young man. And this time, the incident is more than ten times more serious than the last unintentional words? It is not an exaggeration to say that it is a hundred times or even ten thousand times more serious. Then, the little bat's methods will naturally be cruel to an unimaginable degree.

Ling Ge broke out in a cold sweat. He had planned everything, but he had never expected this. He tried to reason with the little bat, but the little bat happened to be the most unreasonable person on the entire Yunjingkong Island.

Well, she also secretly read her grandmother's collection of books, and she might have learned some random things from them, such as the advanced version of "How to Become an Adult". When she finds out that she has been "tricked" by Ling Ge, will she be impulsive and use force to practice it? Then Ling Ge will be in trouble.

If it really doesn't work, I can only leave it to Saint Shalia...

"It might not be a bad idea to let Sister Xiaoxia handle it, but it might also lead to more serious consequences." I don't know if she guessed the young man's thoughts, Lorena added quietly.

Lingge also had the same premonition, so he dismissed the idea the moment it came to his mind.

What can we do now that things have come to this?

"It seems that you are very confused." Rolena said with a smile: "I have a way that may solve this problem for you."

Do you have a plan too?

Ling Ge's mind moved, and he asked, "What method?"

Rorona blinked her eyes and said, "It's very simple. Just don't go back."

Ling Ge was speechless. What kind of solution is this? If I don't go back, won't Leticia come to me? Maybe it will anger her instead, and let you feel the wrath of the Eternal Kingship in advance.

Princess Umisu raised a mysterious smile. "Of course I'm not asking you to avoid me. I'm just creating a temporary illusion. I've set up props in your room to create an illusion that simulates your every move. Little Letty will never find out. Before that, you stay in my alchemy workshop for one night. When Little Letty realizes that this method doesn't work, she will naturally let you go. For her now, the most important thing is to become an adult. If you don't take the initiative to provoke her, I guess she won't bother to pay attention to you."

That's the truth, but it sounds a little subtle. Linger had a complicated look on his face: "It sounds like a good idea... But when did you set up the props in my room? How come I didn't know?"

"Because I predicted today's situation early on, so I just helped you solve your problems in advance. As for why I didn't tell you? Oh, Metien just left, you must be in a bad mood, and there are so many things to worry about every day, why bother you for such a small matter?" Rolena said in a matter-of-fact tone, and finally did not forget to take credit: "What do you think, I am smart, right? I am considerate, right? I am considerate, right? It's okay to praise me, but remember to praise me less, otherwise I will be proud~"

No, I haven't praised you yet.

And I always feel that you are not considerate, it is obvious that you have planned it in advance.

Linger was sure that the situation had evolved into what it was now, and it must have been Princess Haiqi's instigation. Maybe even Leticia's search for Olvera, Ieta, and Bai Ye was instigated by her. But could Linger expose her? No, he didn't even have the room to refuse. Once he returned to the hotel, his use of props to create illusions would be exposed, and the little bat would be furious, with disastrous consequences.

Although the illusion was not created by him, with Leticia's intelligence, she probably wouldn't suspect Rorona at all, but would suspect that Lingge was quibbling. It can only be said that the little bat's prejudice against young people is too deep, and Rorona's disguise is too strong. Maybe at this moment, Leticia is thanking the Princess of the Sea in her heart. She is such a good person who selflessly gives her advice.

Is he such a nice guy?
Looking at the smiling Princess Haiqi in front of him, Ling Ge, who knew that he had stepped into a conspiracy, suddenly let out a long sigh. The meaning of that sigh was very complicated.

"How about it, Lingge, have you decided to stay?"

"kindness……"

"What a wise choice."

Rolena smiled, but not very proud, because everything was as planned. With her intellectual advantage, she played Leticia in the palm of her hand, and then used alarmist rhetoric to make the little bat have a serious sense of crisis, so that she could exclude the other three people and ensure that they could not interfere with the subsequent plan; at the same time, because the incident was caused by Leticia, Rolena only provided some suggestions. Even if the incident was exposed and Sister Xia held the responsibility, Rolena had sufficient reasons to get herself out; the only person who would be punished was Leticia, but this incident happened to teach her a lesson and make her understand how cruel the adult world is; Sister Xia would definitely strengthen her supervision of Leticia and prohibit her from continuing to do wrong, so she was indirectly helping her to discipline her sister. Even if the Countess knew about this after returning to the island, she would not take it to heart, and might even thank herself.

Everything is so perfect, hahahahaha… No, I can’t laugh out loud, the plan hasn’t worked yet, I must hold it in, endure it… But, how can I hold back something so funny…

Ling Ge always felt that her smile was scary, and he had some intention of retreating. Even if he could not be caught by the little bat, he did not have to stay here. For example, he could ask the bartender for a glass of water, or just stay at Tianxin Church for a night?
"Don't even think about running away, Lingge." Princess Haiqi's eyes curved and her tone was gentle: "This is a rare opportunity, so let me entertain you. Do you want to go out for a walk? Or stay here and accompany me to do alchemy? Or, do you want to watch the meteor shower with me?"

"I want to be quiet..."

……

And what is our little bat doing at this time?

She was walking around the desk in circles, looking up and down at the young man in front of her, making ambiguous grunts from time to time. She looked very conflicted, but unwilling to say what she was conflicted about.

To sum up, whose child is this?

Ling Ge probably thought so too. He paused for a moment, and said calmly without looking back, "You're so bored, do you want to do your homework again?"

The little bat's expression froze, and then he silently looked away, as if nothing had happened.

However, she still had doubts in her heart. She couldn't help but observe Ling Ge from the corner of her eyes, as if she wanted to see something different from him. After watching for a while, Leticia suddenly asked, "Ling Ge, what are you looking at?"

The young man replied: "Reading."

"What book are you reading?"

"You don't like reading books."

"Then stop looking and come play with me!"

"Go play by yourself."

"What did you say?!" The little bat was so angry when he heard the answer that his eyebrows stood up. He bared his teeth behind the young man, and his two sharp little fangs were full of intimidation: "Stop reading those crappy books of yours. Come and play with me, or else--"

"Otherwise, what?" Ling'er's attitude remained calm, and he didn't care about her threats at all.

"Otherwise," the little bat's eyes flashed, "I will forcefully kiss you and take away your first kiss!"

Lingge was indifferent and didn't take it to heart. Perhaps it was because he had something to rely on: "If you are not afraid of being scolded by Miss Nevill and Saint Shalia."

Leticia stopped talking immediately and seemed to be threatened by Lingge.

However, if the young man turned his head, he would find that the little bat was looking at him with an intriguing look.

Give me some meow