Oh no! My online romance partner is actually a Miao holy maiden!

Xu Yi swallowed hard, then suddenly remembered something.

"Ling'er... what about all those things you gave me before...?"

He recalled the large cardboard box he had left under his desk in the dormitory.

He hasn't had time to move out yet.

Those were the strange mushrooms, dried insects, and some flowers and plants that Bai Ling'er had given him before.

"The gifts Ling'er gave to Brother Yi were, of course, the most precious medicinal herbs and Gu poisons."

Bai Ling'er smiled sweetly, her tone matter-of-fact.

"Hmm... As for the value, the worst one is around a few thousand, and the good one is around tens of thousands."

"Snapped!"

Liu Zheyuan dropped the chopsticks in his hand to the ground.

Zhang Wei went even further, sliding off the chair.

"Old Xu!! You're my god!! Turns out that lousy cardboard box of yours didn't contain local specialties, it was the down payment for a river-view apartment in downtown Jiangcheng!"

He was facing the murderous glares of his three roommates.

And the immense shock of learning the truth sent a chill down Xu Yi's spine.

Seeing Xu Yi's expression, Bai Ling'er stretched out her small hand and waved gently in front of him.

"Brother Yi? Brother Yi? What's wrong?"

The crisp sound brought Xu Yi's wandering soul back to reality.

Xu Yi was somewhat at a loss.

"No, Ling'er... how could you just give away something so expensive like that?!"

He only feels immense pressure right now.

If the dormitory supervisor throws away hundreds of thousands or even millions of yuan worth of supplies as trash, he'll be in deep trouble even if he jumps into Cheng'an Lake!

Moreover, how can an ordinary college student repay such a favor with such an expensive gift?

"No, it's too expensive."

Xu Yi took a deep breath and stood up decisively: "I need to go back to the dormitory first and get that box back. Ling'er, I can't keep these things, you take them all back later."

It's best to return something so valuable as soon as possible.

However, just as Xu Yi turned to leave...

Bai Ling'er's originally gentle and kind face suddenly darkened.

She reached out and grabbed Xu Yi's wrist.

"Brother Yi... are you going to return the things Ling'er gave you to Ling'er?"

Xu Yi was about to speak when Bai Ling'er interrupted him.

"What Ling'er gives to Brother Yi, then it belongs to Brother Yi. In life, it belongs to Brother Yi, and in death... it also belongs to Brother Yi."

Of course, this includes herself.

"Is Brother Yi trying to distance himself from Ling'er so clearly? Or... does Brother Yi dislike the gift Ling'er gave him and want to sever ties with her?"

Upon hearing this, Zhang Wei and the other two sitting to the side gasped in shock.

They instinctively shrank back, not daring to even breathe loudly.

Holy crap! It's here!

The legendary yandere awakens!

This is even scarier than that nightmare!

Xu Yi's heart skipped a beat when he saw the look in Bai Ling'er's eyes.

He quickly softened his tone and gently reassured her:

"Ling'er, don't misunderstand. I don't mean to be disgusted, nor do I want to sever ties with you. I just feel that these things are too precious, and I would be heartbroken if they were lost while they were with me."

Bai Ling'er returned to normal after hearing Xu Yi's gentle explanation.

The speed was so fast that it was comparable to the face-changing technique in Sichuan opera.

"Ling'er knew that Brother Yi was the best."

Bai Ling'er obediently grasped Xu Yi's hand in return, and raised her chin with a touch of arrogance.

He glanced sideways at Zhang Wei and his two companions who were not far away.

"Brother Yi, don't worry, those things are Ling'er's personal share. Mother, Father, and brothers, they definitely won't say anything."

"Moreover, according to the rules of our Miao region, once a token of affection... no, a gift that has been given away, there is no reason to ask for it back."

Bai Ling'er's face flushed slightly, but her tone was unquestionable.

"If Brother Yi really doesn't want them, Ling'er will have to dump them all into Cheng'an Lake to feed the fish, or... feed them all to Xiao Qing as snacks."

Seeing this, Xu Yi had no choice but to sit back down.

"Alright... I'll keep it for you for now."

"Brother Yi is so kind!"

Bai Ling'er smiled with satisfaction.

Zhang Wei watched the two of them from the side.

Then, lowering his voice, he said to Liu Zheyuan, who was closest to him, "Old Liu, I finally understand something now."

Liu Zheyuan raised an eyebrow: "What's the logic behind that?"

Zhang Wei sighed, "These days, being a kept man may seem appealing, but without real skills, most people can't really afford to live off him!"

Chen Yang nodded frantically in agreement.

"Indeed, Old Xu is really impressive."

The group muttered complaints under their breath.

He continued to devour the chicken legs on his plate.

At this moment, Bai Ling'er suddenly turned her head and stared straight at Xu Yi.

"Brother Yi, Ling'er has something to tell you."

"?"

Xu Yi stopped using her chopsticks.

"Ling'er is moving back to the dorm. Actually, Third Brother talked to me this morning..."

Bai Ling'er bit her lower lip.

Xu Yi hummed in agreement, "Okay."

Then he added, "As long as you're happy."

Upon hearing this, Bai Ling'er's eyes, which had been filled with a hint of expectation, instantly dimmed.

Her small lips pursed slightly, and the atmosphere around her seemed to drop.

She didn't say anything more, but just gave Xu Yi a deep look.

"Ling'er will go first; she has class this afternoon."

Bai Ling'er stood up and walked away, looking somewhat unhappy.

Seeing this, Lin Xiao followed suit.

Xu Yi sat alone in his seat, and touched the tip of his nose, somewhat puzzled.

Zhang Wei and the others watched as Bai Ling'er's resentful figure disappeared at the cafeteria entrance.

They all turned their heads in unison, staring at Xu Yi as if he were an alien.

"Damn, Lao Xu, you really are a straight man. This is a textbook example of someone who took advantage of a woman's kindness."

Zhang Wei clicked his tongue in amazement and couldn't help but give a thumbs up.

Liu Zheyuan shook his head from the side.

"I could tell she was just playing hard to get. She wanted you to try and persuade her to stay, even a polite word would have been enough. But instead, you just said 'Fine, whatever makes you happy,' that's totally typical jerk talk!"

Xu Yi rolled his eyes and tapped the plate speechlessly.

"You don't know anything! You have no idea about her third brother's temper. That guy has a big treasure hidden away. Yesterday he even threatened me to make Ling'er move out."

Now that Ling'er has suggested going back to the dormitory, that's good; at least it's a form of protection for her.

The group exchanged glances, their expressions instantly turning extremely strange.

"What do you mean 'good for her'? You wouldn't...."

Zhang Wei drawled out his words, a lewd smile, a hallmark of perverts, appearing on his face.

Seeing that Bai Ling'er and Lin Xiao had indeed gone far away, Zhang Wei's gossipy eyes were shining.

"Hey Xu, we're all good buddies, so let me tell you something. You two live together all the time, how far have things progressed? She's so dependent on you, practically glued to you, could it be that you've already... gone all the way?"

Xu Yi picked up the plum juice, took a sip, and stared at them with a deadpan expression.

"He's barely making it to first base."

"No way?!"

Zhang Wei exclaimed in surprise, "Old Xu, you two have been living together for so long, a single man and woman alone in one room. This pace is really unlike that of energetic men our age. You're spending every night with such a stunning beauty, are you cultivating immortality?"

Chen Yang: "Yeah, those top-tier beauties and absolutely stunning Miao saintesses, they flirt with you so much, calling you 'Brother Yi' until your bones melt."

Old Xu, you've been holding back... Give me a straight answer, are you impotent? You need to get it treated; Jiangcheng Men's Hospital is even having a discount right now.

Xu Yi's forehead veins bulged as he glared fiercely at Chen Yang: "You're something else! You'll definitely have a third child tonight!"

Chen Yang was so speechless by this remark that he rolled his eyes and silently shut up.

After all, he might actually give birth to his third child tonight...

Liu Zheyuan sat beside Xu Yi without saying a word, only looking at him with sympathy.

Xu Yi felt uneasy under their gaze.

"Old Liu, don't look at me like that, it's making me nervous. Let me be honest with you, it's not that I don't want to, it's that I'm really afraid."

"I feel like sometimes she's deliberately trying to hook me, deliberately trying to entice me. But when I see that snake in her body, and then think about the three tough older brothers she has... even if I had the desire, I wouldn't have the guts."

Upon hearing this, the teasing in the eyes of the three male students instantly turned into deeper sympathy.

I understand. I can see it, but I can't have it.

-

Soon, the group finished their meal and rested for a while in the cafeteria, joking and laughing.

When the bell rang for the afternoon class, Xu Yi forced himself to stay awake and listened to two hours of incomprehensible lectures.

I declined several people's invitations to play games together.

Xu Yi rubbed his sore shoulders and returned to his off-campus apartment.

"Ling'er".

He froze as soon as he entered the room and exited.

She's not coming back...

It feels so strange not having her at home.

In the past, whenever he opened the door, Bai Ling'er would always sweetly call out, "Brother Yi, you're back! Ling'er missed you so much today."

Sometimes I would prepare the meal and wait for him to come home.

Even the room still carried the fresh scent of herbs and trees emanating from Bai Ling'er.

But the person has already left.

Xu Yi leaned back on the sofa cushions.

He suddenly remembered that at noon in the cafeteria, when Bai Ling'er mentioned moving out, her originally bright eyes instantly dimmed.

He looked somewhat unhappy, even a little aggrieved.

It lingered in Xu Yi's mind.

Did I... really agree too readily?

She can be clingy and even possessive at times.

I feel a bit overwhelmed. Why is it that now that I'm leaving, I'm starting to feel this empty feeling, like a fool?

I do have feelings for Bai Ling'er... but does it have to be this bad?

never mind....

I wonder how well my older sister is preparing for the confession ceremony she mentioned before.

Ling'er has been taking the initiative for so long, shouldn't I be bolder too?

Thinking of this, Xu Yi took out his phone and found his older sister Xu Qin's WeChat.

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