Gao Wu: After transforming into a soft girl, I became a calamity?

In a quiet coffee shop in the south of the city.

"Wow, 99% perfect, that's a rare find!"

Lin Xiaoyue looked at the "ticket" in her hand and couldn't help but hold it up to take a closer look.

The card has a faint golden sheen on its surface, which is still clearly visible in the soft indoor light.

As an awakener of the [Radiance] path, she could naturally sense the power contained within it.

It's just a pass, yet it uses Radiant Crystals as material, serving both as identity verification and its original functions...

It truly lives up to its "VIP card" name.

I heard that even the seats are specially arranged private rooms, and the selected candidates from the same base city will be arranged together.

Unfortunately, she lacked talent and had no need to travel far, so it was definitely hopeless for her to broaden her horizons.

Sitting opposite her, Shen Qiuyu couldn't help but facepalm.

Although she was used to having a lively person around, it was still difficult to keep up with their strange remarks.

Their team was in a similar situation to Team Five, but because they faced fewer calamities and were protected by the Monument of Glory, their injuries were relatively lighter.

With less than two weeks until departure, this vacation seems to make the remaining time even tighter.

Shen Qiuyu's father is considered an Awakened One among the most powerful individuals in the city.

When they named her, they probably hoped that she would inherit that talent.

Unexpectedly, a [Heavenly Fire] appeared, which was more like her mother's ability.

Upon learning that this was what he had awakened, Shen Qiuyu was undoubtedly overjoyed.

That document further fueled her desire to go out and see what was going on there. She was incredibly curious about what the situation was like there, and also somewhat...

"autumn rain?"

When Lin Xiaoyue handed over the train ticket, she noticed that Shen Qiuyu had her eyes downcast and seemed to be lost in thought.

"Huh? Um... what's wrong?"

Shen Qiuyu snapped out of her daze and smiled apologetically.

Lin Xiaoyue rested her chin on her hand, looked at her, blinked, and asked:

"What are you thinking about?"

She gently shook her head.

"Nothing, just thinking about setting off."

Lin Xiaoyue still had a smiling expression, but her tone was noticeably softer.

"You're reluctant to part with me?"

Shen Qiuyu and she had known each other for a long time, and they had never been apart since junior high school, so their relationship was naturally very close.

"Um."

Shen Qiuyu honestly admitted that she was stirring the cup with the spoon between her fingertips.

"I don't know when I'll be able to return."

"Oh dear, our Colonel Shen..."

"stop!"

Shen Qiuyu could tolerate everything else, but she couldn't stand this shameful way of addressing someone.

I don't know who started it, it didn't exist before, but it suddenly became popular in the previous few sessions, and they insisted on putting it on her, and it's been like that for three years!

Just bored.

Lin Xiaoyue covered her mouth and laughed out loud.

She loved seeing Shen Qiuyu's embarrassed expression when she was amused, yet she still tried to appear calm.

Just as she was about to continue teasing, her gaze was suddenly drawn to a figure passing by outside the window.

"Hey? Look, isn't that...?"

Shen Qiuyu followed her gaze.

Across the street, two figures walked one after the other.

The girl walking in front was dressed in bright colors, and even though the weather was gloomy, she looked particularly eye-catching.

It was Jiang Mian.

However, she kept her head slightly lowered, looking absent-minded.

The man behind her maintained a perfectly safe distance throughout, but his gaze...

Anyone could tell that something was off between these two.

Lin Xiaoyue's eyes widened in surprise.

"She...he...they..."

As soon as he spoke, Jiang Mian seemed to sense something, raised his head, and turned his gaze over.

That's how keen senses work; even if she tries to keep them to herself, she'll still instinctively notice when someone is looking at her.

Upon recognizing the two familiar faces, Jiang Mian instinctively put on a smiling mask and waved to them.

When she saw the smile in Lin Xiaoyue's eyes, she instantly understood what the other person was thinking.

Jiang Mian subconsciously turned her head, only to meet Ye Chenyang's gaze. She looked somewhat... cautious?

Treat it like a fragile item?

She quickly recalled the scene from earlier, and as her emotions surged, she unconsciously revealed a small flaw that led him to misunderstand.

From Ye Chenyang's perspective, perhaps it was because he was in a bad mood? Or perhaps he had some kind of dissatisfaction with him?

For some reason, Jiang Mian suddenly felt a pang of guilt.

He has always done his best to help me, and the crystal bracelet has been of great help.

She never intended to transfer her negative emotions onto innocent people.

If he were an enemy, he would probably become a toy for her to play with and vent her anger on, but he...

After thinking it over, Jiang Mian decided that until she could come up with a suitable solution, it would be best to continue interacting normally for the time being.

"Brother Ye."

"Yes, I'm here."

Seeing that Jiang Mian had remained silent the whole way, Ye Chenyang finally decided to speak. He leaned forward a little, and seeing that she didn't resist, he asked:

"Are they your friends? Shall we go say hello?"

He knew Shen Qiuyu, but they had never really interacted, and at this point in time, they hadn't even met.

We still need to do some superficial work.

"Forget it, just saying hello is fine."

Jiang Mian shook his head and said helplessly:

"If it were in the past, Xiaoyue would definitely be talking nonsense again."

It was just an excuse.

Although Lin Xiaoyue is unconventional, she also knows how to keep her distance.

There are bound to be misunderstandings. Dealing with Ye Chenyang alone is already troublesome enough, but if there are two more people, the situation will become even more complicated.

So it's best not to go over there.

In Ye Chenyang's eyes, Jiang Mian seemed to have returned to her original state, revealing a hint of shyness at being teased.

That's more like it!

He was worried that something might have gone wrong, but now it seems that perhaps she hasn't gotten over the past trauma.

But it's okay. Now that she's agreed to go to the inner circle, we'll have plenty of time to get to know her and slowly find opportunities to open her heart.

"Okay, is there anywhere you'd like to go today?"

"Hmm... Wanyue Plaza?"

Jiang Mian casually mentioned a well-known shopping mall nearby and was about to continue walking forward.

"etc."

Jiang Mian turned around and saw him point to the fork in the road on the left, saying:

"This way."

"oh."

She frowned slightly, as if recalling something, and then walked in the direction Ye Chenyang pointed.

This time, the two walked side by side.

After taking a few steps, Jiang Mian hesitated for a moment, but still felt that she should finish what she was saying.

"Brother Ye, I'm so sorry about earlier."

Ye Chenyang didn't speak, his gaze quietly fixed on her profile.

"I sometimes overthink things. When my emotions get the better of me, I can't quite control myself. It's not your problem."

Should she blame herself?

A knowing glint flashed in his eyes as he offered words of comfort:

"It's alright. I understand."

After all, she has always been a thoughtful and sensitive person.

That's why she's so understanding.

In the coffee shop, Lin Xiaoyue withdrew her gaze, a hint of excitement in her eyes, and asked in a low voice:

"Qiuyu, what's the situation between them?"

Watching the two figures gradually disappear into the distance, Shen Qiuyu recalled many passages from novels she had read, and said somewhat uncertainly:

"It's probably... that unspoken, tacit understanding?"