After being attacked by the rich young ladies with hatchets, I chose to enter "sage mode".

Everyone from the club came, and Murong Liyue was clearly in a good mood.

She reached out and lifted the hem of her white skirt, her small feet lightly stepping in crystal high heels.

Murong Liyue's beauty is undeniable; wherever she goes, she is showered with praise.

But Murong Liyue, who had lived in this circle since childhood, had long been tired of hearing these things and would automatically ignore them.

Murong Liyue, who was walking briskly towards Bai Yu, was soon noticed by Bai Yu and the other three.

"Wow, the president looks so beautiful today, like a princess!"

"It's so beautiful, that dress is gorgeous."

The two girls covered their mouths and gasped in surprise, while Yu Hanri, the gay guy, was also stunned for a few seconds because of Murong Liyue's appearance today.

But Bai Yu stood there silently.

It wasn't that he thought Murong Liyue wasn't beautiful; on the contrary, he thought she was too beautiful, making him waver. He was reciting a series of calming mantras, believing that it was better to live a miserable life than to die.

Her white dress was lifted by small hands. Murong Liyue's feet were actually very small, but at this moment she was taking her biggest steps.

The crystal crown headdress on her head, combined with her long blue hair, made Bai Yu think for a moment that Murong Liyue was rushing towards him when their eyes met.

Although the final result seemed to be heading in his direction.

"Wow, president, you look so beautiful today! Even I, a girl, am starting to feel like we're having a yuri relationship!"

"I am me too."

The two girls seemed the most excited, really like little girls.

But Bai Yu didn't show any expression. Instead, she turned around and pretended not to care much as she picked up a dessert and put it in her mouth to chew.

Seeing Bai Yu turn around to eat as soon as she saw her, Murong Liyue nodded to Zhong Fu and Lu Huaiyu, then reached out and picked up the dessert that Bai Yu had just taken, and asked softly.

"Is it delicious?"

"good."

Bai Yu's answers were always perfunctory and quick, never dragging things out, but Murong Liyue spoke again.

"If you like it, I'll have someone make it for you every day."

As soon as she said that, Bai Yu paused slightly, her hand, which was about to grab another dessert, and then she pulled it back.

"no need."

Bai Yu's aloofness was not, in Murong Liyue's eyes, a sign of exclusion and a "do not disturb" attitude, but rather a form of arrogance.

Yeah, that's just being a tsundere. He clearly still wanted to eat it, but when he heard that he was going to have it made for him every day, he didn't want it anymore. Isn't that just being a tsundere?

Turning around, Murong Liyue looked at Zhong Fu, Yu Hanri, and Lu Huaiyu, gesturing for them to make themselves at home.

Please make yourself at home, don't be shy.

Yu Hanri, Zhong Fu, and Lu Huaiyu really didn't want to be polite. There was plenty of delicious food and drinks here, and they were just waiting for Murong Liyue to say that.

Once the three of them received Murong Liyue's permission, they all ran to their favorite places to eat and drink and began to feast.

Looking at the three of them, Bai Yu realized that perhaps Murong Liyue never had many friends from the beginning, and the people in the club were probably all her friends.

Upon careful consideration, Bai Yu realized that in her previous life, Murong Liyue was always alone, no matter what. Even though she was beautiful, this ice queen had very few friends.

Having few friends can be quite lonely at times; you don't even have anyone to confide in.

Turning her head, Murong Liyue's gaze met Bai Yu's, who was scrutinizing her. However, this did not make Bai Yu avoid her gaze. Instead, she reached out and gently lifted her skirt again, bowing slightly to perform the etiquette of a noble lady, leaving Bai Yu stunned.

Is it pretty?

Murong Liyue always speaks very bluntly, and that's the impression Bai Yu got after her rebirth.

Do you really dislike being tactful at all, or is it that you simply don't need to be tactful when facing yourself?

"good."

Bai Yu's mouth no longer flowed with praise as it had in her previous life; to put it bluntly, she seemed to lack emotional intelligence.

However, Murong Liyue categorized all of Bai Yu's actions as arrogant and tsundere behavior.

But to be honest, Bai Yu's behavior does resemble a proud and stubborn personality that refuses to submit.

"Come on, I'll take you for a walk around the back!"

As soon as she finished speaking, Murong Liyue reached out to pull Bai Yu, completely unaware of the potential impact of having so many people watching!

Bai Yu was always on guard against Murong Liyue, anytime and anywhere. Whenever Murong Liyue reached out, he would immediately take a half step back.

But Murong Liyue seemed to have missed her target. She lost her footing and fell directly into Bai Yu's arms.

Logically speaking, if there had been time to consider and think, even for a second, Bai Yu wouldn't have gone back to help Murong Liyue. But the problem is that there was no time to think at all.

Most people instinctively reach out to catch someone who is about to trip, and Bai Yu was no exception.

But if you reach out to help, you're basically on a sinking ship with no way off!

Moreover, instead of immediately standing up to avoid the misunderstanding, Murong Liyue threw herself into Bai Yu's arms and deliberately rubbed against him. The fragrance and softness of her body made Bai Yu realize that something was very wrong.

Looking up, good heavens, everyone's eyes were now on him. The most important people standing at the villa entrance were also looking at him with surprise and curiosity. Among them, the middle-aged beauty who looked a lot like Murong Liyue frowned as if she was quite curious about him.

This feels like a situation where you're speechless and can't defend yourself, like jumping into the Yellow River only to find it's still yellow.

"Thank you, let's go."

Murong Liyue's calm and composed demeanor left Bai Yu wondering whether he had actually fallen or was faking it.

Without turning her head, Murong Liyue paid no attention to other people's gazes and simply pulled Bai Yu towards the backyard of the villa.

A young man standing at the villa entrance, who bore a striking resemblance to Murong Liyue, frowned slightly and asked the middle-aged woman beside him in a low voice.

"Mom, my sister... she seems a little different than usual."

When asked about the young man, Murong Chun, who was Murong Liyue's brother, the middle-aged woman simply smiled and asked as if she didn't care.

"What's different? Do you know that young man?"

"I don't know him, and he doesn't seem to be from our circle!"

"I see."

The middle-aged woman didn't say anything more, turning to smile at her partners beside her, clearly not wanting to discuss Murong Liyue any further. (Chapter 93: Abnormal Behavior)

Pulled along by Murong Liyue, Bai Yu soon arrived at the back of the deserted villa, where there was also a small garden and even a couple of small vegetable plots.

However, Bai Yu didn't care about any of that. He just wanted to know why Murong Liyue had dragged him here!

"President Murong, what are you doing here?"

"It's crowded and noisy up ahead, but it's quieter and cooler here."

Murong Liyue's answer was not what Bai Yu wanted to know; it could be said that she answered a completely different question.

Bai Yu inadvertently let go of Murong Liyue's small hand that was holding his wrist. He felt that something was off about the girl dragging him here.

There was a swing shaped like a flower basket in the back garden, and Bai Yu walked over and sat down on it.

He didn't ask Murong Liyue any more questions, but just waited for her to speak on her own.

"This is our family's villa, which we use specifically for hosting banquets. It's usually unoccupied!"

Looking up at Murong Liyue, Bai Yu waited for her to continue.

“My dad used to love this place.”

When she said this, Bai Yu could clearly see a hint of sadness in Murong Liyue's expression.

However, that sadness quickly subsided, and what followed was somewhat unexpected by Bai Yu.

"I hate this oppressive and hypocritical home!"

Although Bai Yu was completely confused by the whole story, she could roughly understand that Murong Liyue's father might be gone, and there were some conflicts between her and her family that she was unaware of.

As for what exactly these things are, Bai Yu is someone who doesn't meddle in other people's family affairs, so she wouldn't ask.

Every family has its own problems, and perhaps the reason why Murong Liyue is so strange is closely related to this family.

"Bai Yu, do you want to understand me?"

With her right hand lightly placed in front of her chest, Murong Liyue stared intently at Bai Yu, her eyes filled with doubt.

"I don't want to know."

Bai Yu truly lacks romantic understanding; this was clearly the easiest time to pick up girls, yet he chose to abandon the opportunity altogether.

This time, however, Murong Liyue didn't continue speaking. She simply turned around and walked away alone.

Watching Murong Liyue come and go in a hurry, her slender figure seemed a little lonely.

For a fleeting moment, Bai Yu felt a pang of pain in her heart because of Murong Liyue's disappointment.

But that feeling was faint, and he abandoned it in an instant, replacing it with a touch of joy.

He knew that he had defeated Murong Liyue this time, and that getting rid of those unnecessary feelings was perhaps the true meaning of being single forever!

Around noon, everyone had entered the villa from outside the venue.

With the air conditioning on here, it's so much more comfortable than the sweltering heat outside.

Although there were many people, the spaciousness of the villa, like a large hall, left Bai Yu speechless.

However, ever since Bai Yu said she didn't want to know about Murong Liyue, Murong Liyue stood alone in the distance with her mother and brother and never looked at Bai Yu.

From a distance, although it was Murong Liyue's birthday, there was not a trace of joy on her face.

For a moment, Bai Yu wondered if he had been too heartless, but after thinking it over, everything he had done seemed to be without any problems. This was the result he wanted, wasn't it?

The banquet was lively, and Bai Yu initially enjoyed the free food and drinks, but later she discovered a problem.

It's true that everyone who came here was attending Murong Liyue's birthday banquet, but everyone was there to discuss their interests. The banquet was just an excuse from beginning to end.

The daughters of wealthy families may seem enviable to outsiders, but they themselves may never feel happy.

The banquet lasted all day, and Bai Yu did not leave early. She played with Yu Hanri and the other two until evening before deciding to leave.

During this time, Bai Yu would occasionally step out of the villa and sit outside to relax.

The atmosphere inside is truly oppressive.