The school beauty is aloof? Whatever, she has a younger sister.

Chapter 10 Protecting the World's Best ATM

"Wang Shishi, is there no one in this world you care about?" Zhang Muchen sighed, rubbing his forehead.

"Hey, no! Yu-Ting just now— Waaaaah..."

Before Wang Shishi could finish speaking, Chu Jiuli had already covered her mouth tightly.

Chu Jiuli suddenly understood the meaning behind her sister's words. Her gaze swept over Wang Shishi like a knife.

"Shut up," Chu Jiuli warned in a low voice.

Wang Shishi quickly waved her hands, "Waaaaah... I was wrong! Waaaaah..."

Her eyes were pleading, as if she was afraid that the school beauty would kill her on the spot.

Chu Jiuli let go of her hand, pulled out a tissue from her bag, and disgustedly wiped Wang Shishi's drool from her palm.

"Wang Shishi, stop using such offensive language."

Wang Shishi shrank back and obediently shut her mouth. She dared not provoke Chu Jiuli again.

Seeing Wang Shishi's embarrassed expression, Zhang Muchen patted her on the shoulder and said, "Bro, take care of yourself."

After speaking, Zhang Muchen carried the tray to Chu Jiuli's side.

They were sitting at a four-person dining table. Wang Shishi and Chu Youting sat together, while Chu Jiuli sat alone next to an empty seat.

Is this seat taken? May I sit here?

Zhang Muchen pointed to the empty chair next to Chu Jiuli.

"No."

"okay, thank you."

Zhang Muchen placed the plate on the table without any hesitation, then pulled out a chair and sat down.

Chu Jiuli's pretty eyebrows furrowed slightly, and her expression turned cold.

Zhang Muchen seemed oblivious to her expression, his face bearing his usual casual smile.

He looked around and said, "Oh? A new face. Let me introduce myself, my name is Zhang Muchen, from Class 9 of the second year of high school."

His gaze swept over Chu Youting, noticing that she remained silent with her head down, occasionally stealing glances at him. Her eyes seemed to be implying: don't bring up the fact that we know each other.

"I...I am Chu Youting, from Class 4 of the second year of high school."

Chu Youting hesitated for a moment, then spoke softly in a gentle tone.

"Class Four."

Zhang Muchen nodded thoughtfully, his voice trailing off. He wanted to say more, but noticed Chu Youting quickly avert her gaze and lower her head even further, as if afraid of attracting Chu Jiuli's attention.

"Let's go shopping at the supermarket."

Chu Jiuli spoke indifferently, rising to leave. Clearly, she didn't want to stay with Zhang Muchen for even a second longer.

"Sister Jiuli, I...I'm not full yet..." Chu Youting said softly, raising her head.

"Why don't you guys go ahead? I'll eat a little longer," she added cautiously.

Chu Jiuli glanced down at the food on Chu Youting's plate, then looked up at Zhang Muchen.

She really didn't want to be in the same space as this lunatic anymore. Although Chu Youting wasn't full yet, Zhang Muchen's presence was unbearable for her.

Moreover, from Chu Jiuli's perspective, Zhang Muchen appeared to be someone who was indifferent to women.

Even she and Wang Shishi couldn't interest him in the slightest, let alone his sister Chu Youting, whose beauty was supposedly sealed away. She wasn't worried that he would steal Chu Youting away.

"Okay then, take your time eating. Shishi and I are going to the store first."

Chu Jiuli gave a word of advice, then pulled Wang Shishi away from the restaurant.

After the two left the restaurant, Zhang Muchen revealed a meaningful smile.

"Your sister is finally gone."

Zhang Muchen let out a long sigh of relief and sat down more casually.

Chu Youting glanced up at him, her cheeks slightly flushed, and whispered, "I heard from my sister that you offended her. You can't bully my sister..."

"Your sister is so harsh on you, and you still side with her?" Zhang Muchen shook his head and sighed helplessly. "Besides, she even beat me up. Look at the bump on my head." As he spoke, he lowered his head and showed Chu Youting the red and swollen bump on his head.

Upon hearing this, Chu Youting became worried. She stood up, took a closer look, and asked softly, "Are you alright? Should we go to the infirmary for some medicine?"

"It's nothing, I'll be fine in a couple of days, I'm tough." Zhang Muchen waved his hand, then suddenly changed the subject, "By the way, does your sister beat you at home?"

Chu Youting quickly shook her head, "No, my sister is very good to me... Don't bully her."

"She's been so 'teasing' you, and you still think she's good to you?" Zhang Muchen sighed and rubbed her forehead. "I think she's just deliberately making you look ugly so you won't steal her position as the school beauty."

"Ah, no! Sister, that's not how it is!"

Chu Youting shook her head anxiously, her face flushed red, and her voice was full of worry.

"My sister doesn't care about being the school beauty at all. She just wants to study hard and get into a good university."

"Really?" Zhang Muchen asked, half believing it.

"Really! Really!" Chu Youting nodded and hurriedly tried to explain.

Seeing Chu Youting's serious expression, Zhang Muchen couldn't help but shrug. "Alright, it seems I misunderstood your sister. I'll apologize to her when we get back tonight."

Despite this, Zhang Muchen couldn't help but feel a little doubtful.

Chu Youting's protectiveness towards Chu Jiuli suggests a deep sisterly bond. However, according to the system's warning, the two will eventually have a complete falling out.

What could possibly cause a rift between these seemingly close sisters?
Zhang Muchen lowered his head in thought.

The system says that Chu Youting let loose after entering university, which is probably related to long-term repression.

Zhang Muchen could also sense the constraints his sister placed on Chu Youting's life. But judging from her current protective attitude towards Chu Jiuli, this repression hadn't reached the point of leading to a complete break.

What exactly triggered Chu Youting's decision to finally break ties with her sister?
Zhang Muchen frowned slightly, sensing that this matter was not simple.

"Let's take one step at a time."

Zhang Muchen looked at Chu Youting, who was eating with her head down, and couldn't help but sigh. This well-behaved girl had actually become his mobile ATM.

Since the system came into existence, every task prompt has been inseparable from Chu Youting.

As a money-grubber, Zhang Muchen certainly wouldn't let go of this opportunity to make money effortlessly.

He only earns a little money selling snacks and running errands at school. He can get 2000 by completing a system task.

This was an enormous windfall for him.

Think about my cousin. After graduating with a master's degree from a non-prestigious university, he only earns 8000 yuan a month. His work is so demanding that he only gets one day off a week, leaving him no time for dating.

My cousin, who studied psychology, was unemployed after graduation and is still looking for a job.

Therefore, no matter what, he must protect Chu Youting, his ATM.

She is a benefactor in Zhang Muchen's life, and she must not be allowed to be harmed.

Moreover, Chu Youting is pretty and charming, and has a gentle and obedient personality.

Zhang Muchen was naturally happy to protect a girl like this.

Chu Youting lowered her head, picked up a piece of green vegetable, and chewed slowly. Suddenly, she felt a burning gaze from across the table.

She looked up and met Zhang Muchen's gaze.

It was a complex and indescribable gaze.

Like a money-grubber eyeing a mountain of gold? Or like a robber eyeing a bank vault?

"Wh...what's wrong? Is there something on my face?" Chu Youting asked in a soft, uneasy voice.

Zhang Muchen smiled slightly, "No, I just think you're very beautiful, with a Franklin-like beauty."

Chu Youting lowered her head, unsure how to respond to the puzzling remark that followed.

But the first half of the sentence, "You are very beautiful," kept echoing in her mind.

A faint blush spread across her face, but her heart pounded wildly like a deer's.

You only listen to the beginning and not the end.

(End of this chapter)