*[Promising Future Chat Group]*
Jingliu: "You've only been there a few days, and you've already corrupted me into a bad student who skips class?"
The messages in the group were still refreshing. In reality, Wangshu's body stiffened slightly, but Little Jingliu didn't mind at all. She was even more satisfied warming her palms; and to warm her hands, it was only natural for her body to lean in close, wasn't it?
She nuzzled her small head against him. As for Little Wangshu's body stiffening... Sigh, my future self is truly too bad.
Wangshu: "Senior, believe me. The current you is truly well-behaved and very lovable."
Jingliu: "..."
Asta: "Are you sure you want to say that kind of thing in front of Senior Jingliu?"
Especially since right now, he might be shopping, eating, chatting, or even running around everywhere with Little Jingliu.
Just thinking about this kind of thing was actually somewhat despair-inducing. After all, when Asta thought about her own childhood—she was quite a crybaby back then. If her puppy got sick, or if adults ignored her existence, she would want to cry whenever she felt sad.
If such a dark history were completely recorded by someone, it would indeed be quite unspeakable.
Wangshu: "Sorry, the emotion just hit me, I really couldn't help it."
Jingliu: "...Why do I feel like there is a slight deviation in perception between the two of us?"
She tapped her head. Although her childhood self wasn't exactly a bad child, she probably couldn't be counted as a well-behaved one either. After all, for an orphan to live strongly, she would inevitably carry some inexplicable independence, or even prickly edges.
Jingliu: "So, how exactly did you convince me to take you in back then?"
Wangshu: "The food is here, Senior. We're going to eat now. Talk later."
Jingliu: "..."
"Did I never hug you before?"
Little Jingliu retracted her hands and sat up straight, her tone inexplicably carrying a hint of victory.
Moreover, since it was rare to come out for a meal, she didn't shortchange herself on the dishes. Eating came first.
Anyway, Little Wangshu couldn't go back; 'Lord Jingliu' had plenty of time.
Wangshu fell silent for a moment, then nodded. Was it not so? Not only had she never hugged him, but perhaps during tonight's training, Senior Jingliu would abuse her authority to avenge private wrongs. She would talk about fairness while taking the opportunity to use a bit more force.
"She is really bad. I will definitely not become like her."
She vowed solemnly, as if making an important promise. After pulling back her small hands, Little Jingliu didn't move back to the seat opposite him. Instead, she took it for granted that she should sit side-by-side with Wangshu on the same side of the bench.
Anyway, in her mind, her future self was already linked to 'bad woman'—and the super bad kind at that.
"Actually, your future isn't easy either."
Wangshu looked at her childish yet determined profile and couldn't help but sigh softly.
Anyway, the matter of Jingliu falling to Mara was indeed quite unjust.
She had survived Baiheng's death, but then, while she was in a trance or even depressed, Imbibitor Lunae pulled that stunt, forcing Jingliu to kill her best friend again with her own hands.
Then, after falling to Mara, she unconsciously harmed her comrades... The most absolute part was that although Imbibitor Lunae and Yingxing committed grave sins, they didn't personally slaughter their comrades. Only her ice blade was stained with the blood of her companions, not even leaving her a buffer zone for self-deception.
Thinking about it was despairing enough. After Jingliu broke out of prison, she treated Yingxing like a wooden stake to be chopped. It was hard to say her resentment didn't reach the heavens; if this were a supernatural world, she might have already turned into a vengeful spirit.
"Little Wangshu..."
Jingliu suddenly put down her chopsticks and turned her head, her crimson eyes staring at him earnestly.
"I am speaking up for you right now. I don't want to hear you defending others."
That really is annoying. After all, when I'm standing on your side, could you please not act like a neutral observer? No, between the two of us, let alone being neutral, you should stand firmly on my side no matter what.
Wangshu hesitated for a moment, then nodded sensibly.
"Sorry, I subconsciously linked you two together and ignored your feelings."
Jingliu pursed her lips. She stood up on the bench, her flat shoes stepping directly on the seat, using the height advantage to look down at Little Wangshu.
"Alright then. If I am me, and she is she, whose side would you stand on?"
Wangshu didn't hesitate: "Your side!"
Reason? No reason! Sorry, Senior Jingliu, let's not contact each other anymore; I'm afraid Little Jingliu will misunderstand!
"Sounds like a lie as soon as I hear it."
Jingliu subconsciously hummed lightly, the corners of her mouth turning up. Then, with a little hop, her bottom settled back onto the soft cushion, her fair calves swinging briskly under the table.
"Just think about it." She counted on her fingers, beginning a rational analysis: "You can't go back anyway, and my future self is so bad—bullying you, not doting on you, and not accompanying you. Shouldn't you choose me?"
Used to living alone, suddenly living with someone else... Jingliu found that it seemed quite nice. Although this Little Wangshu was always a bit dazed and looked so easy to trick.
Indeed, having been used to living alone, suddenly gaining a little one who, although naive and easy to trick, would indeed stand on your side... Wangshu found it seemed truly nice.
There wasn't much to say about dinner. Although the food outside was very good, it indeed lacked the feeling of eating at home.
After eating, Jingliu hopped off the bench.
"Let's go home! By the way, have you mixed the batter?"
"Not yet. I spent most of the afternoon watching where the Huoshi Swarm King was eating."
Wangshu confessed honestly.
That sister was purely eating. If she hadn't been interrupted by something in the middle, Wangshu didn't dare to imagine how much longer she could have eaten.
Oh, given the characteristics of Propagation, she might well have eaten until the universe was destroyed.
"Let's go!"
Jingliu's eyes lit up, and she grabbed Wangshu's hand. "Then let's go back and mix the dough together! I haven't done that kind of work yet!"
Her tone was full of anticipation. Thinking about mixing dough at home with Little Wangshu to prepare for tomorrow's business was surely much more interesting than being dragged by classmates to explore some haunted, abandoned Starskiff Port like before!
*Home, Kitchen*
The preparation work at home wasn't actually heavy, but Jingliu clearly didn't mind getting a little flour on her hands or even her cheeks. She excitedly mimicked Wangshu's way of stirring the batter. Although her movements were unskilled, she was exceptionally serious.
Anyway, she was going to take a bath in a while, so it didn't matter if she got a little dirty.
*[Promising Future Chat Group]*
Asta: "@Wangshu, is it convenient for you right now?"
Wangshu: "It's always convenient on my end."
Asta: "Um, where is Little Jingliu?"
Wangshu: "Don't worry. She was too dirty, so she went to take a bath."
Asta: "Oh..."
Jingliu: "..."
Wangshu: "Don't misunderstand. She was helping me mix dough earlier."
Jingliu: "I didn't misunderstand. Because the me of that time lacked friends, she was indeed invested in other people's affairs."
Asta sent an Exclusive Red Envelope (Wangshu)
Asta: "Everyone, I'll just speak frankly then."
Asta: "Can this trade be given to the Herta Space Station? If Wangshu and Senior Jingliu need anything, feel free to ask. Whether it's technology or resources, our Herta Space Station will definitely satisfy you."
Sigh, Madam Herta was originally still hesitating—after all, the Swarm King might not necessarily have what she wanted. But as it turned out, after she unconsciously boasted about it, a new Genius arrived at the Space Station, and then... the trade became incredibly simple.
Boo hoo, Madam Herta has no idol baggage at all. Even in front of Madam Ruan Mei, her tongue has never been this vicious.
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