Animal-eared Girl Era: Start by Forming a Contract with an SSS-Class School Belle

On the other side.

After Jie Gangtai walked away from Xiao Ye, the dull look in his eyes lit up again.

His life had purpose once more, something to believe in!

That was, to always stay by Mu Qingxue's side, helping her with all his might without disturbing her life!

Once he figured this out, Jie Gangtai felt totally relaxed and strolled down the avenue with a spring in his step.

Two patrol teams were coming from a distance, and he happily waved to greet them.

The patrol captains happened to be around, and the two captains exchanged a glance, flanking Jie Gangtai and teasing him,

"Xiao Tai, where are you off to?"

"Yeah, you look so happy, you're not about to go do something fun, are you?"

The two clearly hinted at something.

Jie Gangtai was totally confused, "Huh?"

*He really didn't get it. What on earth was he supposed to be doing? Even he didn't know!*

"Xiao Tai's getting all shy!"

"C'mon, bro, you can tell us anything. So who is she, spill it!"

"Yeah, we even saw you shopping at the store."

"Heh, finally figured it out, huh? Ready to stop simping already."

The two captains and Jie Gangtai were bros at the City Lord's Mansion, super close, constantly messing with each other. They looked at each other, smirking, then reached out to search Jie Gangtai's pockets on both sides.

But came up empty, nothing there!

Jie Gangtai finally figured out what they meant. He'd been in such a rush at the shop he hadn't noticed anyone else at all.

He slapped away the big hands digging in his pockets, saying, "Alright, knock it off, you're not gonna find anything. I already finished up ages ago!"

???

The two captains looked stunned. It hadn't even been ten minutes!

"Who is it that's got Xiao Tai this hooked?"

"If we're bros, tell us, there's nothing to hide here."

They kept pestering Jie Gangtai.

*Jie Gangtai realized if he didn't say something he'd never get away today. He didn't see what the big deal was, anyway, so he replied,* "It's a guy, and don't ask who specifically."

The two were shocked, it was a guy!

Jie Gangtai took the chance to slip away—he still had to prepare medicinal food. Xue'Er was definitely going to get bullied by Xiao Ye tonight. She might even end up unable to stand, just like last time.

He needed to get the food made and steamed by early morning to deliver it to Xue'Er.

Hmm, bringing just one might upset Xue'Er, so he'd bring two! One for her, one for Xiao Ye.

Watching Jie Gangtai strut away, the two captains looked like their brains had shut down.

*We thought you finally got wise and gave up on simping, but instead you went down an even weirder road!*

*Honestly, simping was probably better than this!*

In the villa of the City Lord's daughter, second basement floor, training room.

"Ah! Why, why did I still lose to you even after using the secret technique?"

Mu Qingxue covered her little butt in embarrassment and frustration.

*She and Xiao Ye had been fighting for several minutes, but every attack she'd made, he dodged perfectly.*

*And each time, Xiao Ye landed a heavy smack right on her curvy little drum.*

Now, Mu Qingxue felt a fierce sting of pain.

Xiao Ye clapped his hands and left the training room, saying, "Why, you ask? You're just too weak, that's why. Come find me for a rematch whenever."

Xiao Ye spent the night there.

The next morning, just as the two got up,

Someone knocked from outside the door.

"Bet it's my mom coming to get me." Mu Qingxue ran to open the door, only to see Jie Gangtai standing there.

Jie Gangtai glanced into the villa and sure enough, spotted Xiao Ye inside.

He smiled, lifted the two containers of freshly steamed medicinal food, and handed them over,

"Xue'Er, you've been pretty weak these days, right? I made some medicinal food for you guys for recovery. One each, for you and Xiao Ye. Here you go."

Mu Qingxue took a step back and pushed the food away, "I appreciate it, but you should take it yourself."

Jie Gangtai looked a bit awkward.

Xiao Ye came out, giving this lovesick simp a look of respect, and took the food, grinning, "Thanks, I'll take it for her. She actually does need something to help her recover."

Mu Qingxue pouted, "You're the one who needs to recover. I won't eat it."

Since Xiao Ye took it, she couldn't exactly give it back.

Jie Gangtai looked grateful and said, "Brother Xiao, please make sure Xue'Er eats it, I put a lot of work into getting that medicinal food."

Xiao Ye nodded, "No problem."

Jie Gangtai said earnestly, "Brother Xiao, you're a good man."

"Food delivered, I won't get in the way of your little world, see ya."

Watching the retreating figure, Xiao Ye thought he had a heart full of love for everyone.

He shut the door and the two headed back to the living room.

Standing by the table, Mu Qingxue scowled, "You eat it. I'm not touching it! Seriously, Jie Gangtai keeps bringing me stuff lately, like I need any of this!"

Xiao Ye didn't care about all the drama, just opened the lid and started drinking straight from the container.

Each gulp looked like he thoroughly enjoyed it, with a satisfied look on his face.

Mu Qingxue huffed, "Pfft, it's just medicinal food. How good can it possibly taste?" Sample from My Virtual Library Empire—read more on M&VLEMPY&R.

Pouting, she plopped down hard onto a stiff chair.

"Ow!!" Mu Qingxue's eyes flew wide as she sucked in a breath, instinctively springing back up.

*Shit! Xiao Ye smacked her so hard yesterday her little drum was still swollen! After a whole night it hadn't healed, and sitting down now just about murdered her.*

"Slurp, slurp!" Xiao Ye kept enjoying his food, the sound carrying over to her.

Standing there, Mu Qingxue's nonexistent chest practically heaved in rage, *That bastard! It's all your fault I can't sit down! The Ye Family members are coming over today, how am I supposed to show my face?*

Xiao Ye glanced at her, pointed to the medicinal food in front of her, and smirked,

"This recovery dish works wonders."

Mu Qingxue swallowed, *her heart caught in a struggle—she wanted it so badly!*

But the second she spotted Xiao Ye's smug look, she snapped, "Ugh! You bastard, you just want to see me make a fool of myself, huh! I said I'm not drinking it, I'd rather die!"

Xiao Ye wiped his mouth, tossed his empty container away, and stood up, "I'm going to the bathroom, I swear I won't peek. Someone can just drink up if she feels like it."

*Xiao Ye totally got it—she wasn't just proud, she was full-blown tsundere, stubborn to the core for the sake of her image.*

When he entered the rest room, Mu Qingxue's cheeks flushed bright red.

"Go to the bathroom if you want. Why even tell me?"

But her little drum still burned with pain, and Mu Qingxue eyed the medicinal food on the table with longing.

"Maybe I'll just try a sip."

"Yeah, just one sip won't really count, right?"

She quickly popped open the lid and started drinking.

As soon as she swallowed, her stomach started gurgling.

"There's no difference between one and three sips, right? Still doesn't count as drinking it."

*Mu Qingxue convinced herself, then chugged a bunch more. A few seconds later, she'd already finished more than half.*

Staring at the almost empty container, her cheeks turned awkwardly cute.

"Shoot, I overdid it!"

"Whatever, since I've come this far I might as well finish. If I put the lid back on, Xiao Ye'll never know!"

So she guzzled down the rest, snapped the lid back tight, making sure it was sealed up perfectly.

After putting it back, Mu Qingxue rubbed her belly, stuck out her pink tongue, and licked her lips, still a little unsatisfied.

Xiao Ye came back to the living room, walked right over, tossed the container in the trash, and said as he headed out, "The Ye Family members are almost here, let's get to the City Lord's Hall."

Mu Qingxue followed behind, mind racing, *Did he know I drank it?*