NOVEL WEB 26: A Thing Without（）（）!
The noise was loud, accompanied by the sound of things being smashed. People in the tofu pudding shop turned to look.
Gu Hui and Qiao Lili also turned to peer out the window.
“Looks like a dispute between a merchant and a customer.”
“What? It’s just things being thrown. From the sound, I thought they were fighting.”
“They can’t fight, someone’s gone to mediate.”
“That’s brave, stepping in to mediate like that.”
Hearing their animated discussion, Yuan Xiaoning also looked out curiously. She saw a young woman standing between two arguing people. The onlookers watched nervously, fearing that if either side lost their cool, an accident might occur.
Unexpectedly, after the woman said a few words, both sides slowly put down the chairs in their hands. Their emotions gradually stabilized, and they finally left, still grumbling.
“What did she say? Is her eloquence that good?” Qiao Lili was very surprised. “She made them stop arguing so quickly.”
Yuan Xiaoning pouted: “Maybe she cheated. It’s not a big deal.”
Perhaps she used some kind of ability.
Hearing her words, Bai Ling also turned to look, unexpectedly seeing a familiar figure:
“Heh.”
Yuan Xiaoning heard this cold laugh and blinked, wondering if it was someone Bai Ling knew… or had known?
System, give me some intel.
Bai Ling did indeed know her. Her name is Yi Jie, Mind Foundation Stone mental enhancement, focusing on perception abilities. She can slightly influence others’ emotions. She was once a companion, serving as the scout in the team.
Of course, she was also the first to betray.
Bai Ling still remembers how Yi Jie led everyone into an ambush while shouting “It’s not dangerous!”
‘I’m sorry, Sister Bai Ling, but as the old saying goes, a good bird chooses its perch.’
In her previous life, busy fleeing for her life, she never had the chance to deal with the traitor. Unexpectedly, she’s encountered her early in this life.
But she can’t confront her now, because the person who stabbed her in the back was also introduced through Yi Jie.
Since Yi Jie has already come to Tianhai City, she must be coming soon too.
Meanwhile, Yuan Xiaoning also received information from the system.
[Yi Jie, early stage of Level 2, Mind Foundation Stone mental system, focusing on perception abilities. Will joins the female protagonist’s team, but later betrays.]
[Ding dong, optional task detected: Clip her wings! Please undermine the confidence of a member of the female protagonist’s team. Task reward: construct number +1.]
Hmm, the reward quantity is tempting, but a member of the protagonist’s team? Who?
Yuan Xiaoning blinked at the air, thinking it couldn’t be referring to that Yi Jie outside.
[Yes, it is.]
…Didn’t you say she would betray later? Does that still count?
[At the current time point, she should be a member of the protagonist’s team, so the task can be triggered.]
Alright, but then again, I don’t know her and have no connection with her. How can I undermine her confidence?
Just as Yuan Xiaoning was thinking this, she saw Yi Jie walking towards them.
“Hello,” she looked at Bai Ling in the black hoodie, a flash of surprise in her eyes, “May I get to know you?”
This move confused all the girls. Gu Hui and Qiao Lili immediately looked at Yuan Xiaoning, their eyes saying: What does this mean? Is she trying to steal your girl?
Yuan Xiaoning returned a look: I don’t know either.
[Please pay attention to intelligence information in the future. A hint was just given. Her ability focuses on perception and can roughly sense the spiritual energy intensity nearby. In her current view, the female protagonist looks like a sun.]
Hearing the system’s explanation, Yuan Xiaoning understood.
She means she saw the beauty of strength.
The blonde girl looked around. Bai Ling still had an indifferent expression. Her two roommates, however, had expressive faces, winking at her.
Gu Hui: She’s trying to steal your wife right in front of you. Can you tolerate that?
Qiao Lili: If I were you, I’d give her two big slaps.
That was probably what they meant.
In fact, Bai Ling wasn’t as calm inside as she appeared. Thinking back, when she unexpectedly broke through to Level 3, it was also Yi Jie who took the initiative to get acquainted.
How naive she was then, thinking she had found trustworthy companions, finally not having to be alone. But later facts proved that Yi Jie was just a fence-sitter, bending whichever way the wind blew.
Now she’s putting on an act of innocence and vulnerability, standing before everyone, having just shown off a bit outside, as if she had some mysterious quality.
So, how should she respond?
Bai Ling wanted to ignore her, then find a dark night to personally deal with the traitor, but that way, she might not see the biggest traitor.
But to put on a smile and befriend her was too much to bear.
Just then, a doubtful yet disdainful, but very pleasant young female voice sounded:
“Who are you?”
Yi Jie was slightly taken aback, turning to look at the blonde girl who had just spoken.
She could sense that the other had spiritual energy, but Bai Ling’s radiance was too intense, making those nearby inconspicuous.
“Didn’t you say you wanted to get to know us?” Yuan Xiaoning continued, “How are we supposed to know who you are if you don’t introduce yourself?”
“Oh, I see,” Yi Jie revealed an innocent smile, her lightly made-up face pure and delicate, “I thought there was some misunderstanding. My name is Yi Jie, I’m…”
Yuan Xiaoning suddenly picked up the Kang Shifu Plum Green Tea from the table, clicking her tongue: “What era is this? People still drink green tea?”
The green tea was bought by Gu Hui, who looked over in confusion.
“This green tea, it’s quite awkward now. These days, if you go to various beverage shops like Bi Feng Tang, Mixue Bingcheng, CoCo, or even Lao Bing Milk Tea, who still drinks this kind of thing?”
Yuan Xiaoning shook her head as she spoke: “It can’t compete with fruit tea on the high end. On the low end, it’s not as satisfying and straightforward as milk tea, so it’s stuck in the middle, you know?”
Her two roommates immediately understood, giving her looks of approval.
Only Yuan Xiaoning wasn’t happy at all, because… the system didn’t say the task was completed.
Is it that hard to break her defense? Do I need to be harsher?
Yi Jie also caught the hidden meaning in her words, but didn’t get angry. Instead, her expression became even more vulnerable: “Fellow student, I don’t know if there’s been some misunderstanding between us. I can explain…”
“Shut up! You thing without breasts!”
A shout of anger, and the entire tofu pudding shop fell silent.
Feeling the strange gazes from around, Yi Jie’s expression changed slightly. The two roommates also hadn’t expected this and were at a loss.
At this moment, however, Bai Ling burst into laughter.
It wasn’t particularly funny, but she suddenly thought of something very interesting.
In her previous life, through life’s ups and downs, she had encountered all sorts of people.
From a rich young lady to a homeless dog, many people’s attitudes changed from former flattery to mockery. Then, due to her spiritual awakening and rapid rise, people’s attitudes changed again from disdain back to flattery.
It was the same with those viewed as companions. When they saw potential in her, they were utterly loyal, working hand in hand. When the tide turned, they rushed to stab her in the back, each faster than the last.
In just a few short years, Bai Ling had experienced countless similar situations, seeing all the warmth and coldness of the world.
Only Yuan Xiaoning was different.
No matter the time, no matter the identity, no matter the strength, Yuan Xiaoning remained consistent.
Not targeting any specific person, rich or poor, powerful or not, she treated everyone the same.
Pure female, pure small, pure ghost.