Su Mei: You Junior Sisters Can Choose Your Side Now (Continued)
Unexpectedly, Lin Zhaoyu actually took the act seriously, even resorting to such low-level tricks against her mentor who had raised her.
... They have absolutely no filial piety or brotherly love.
I've completely misjudged him.
Fu Hua watched Qin Suyi leave cautiously and let out a soft sigh.
As the Tai Xu Sect Leader, I have a duty to correct my disciple's rebellious behavior.
"I'm sorry to have troubled you, Uncle-Master." Lin Zhaoyu said shyly as she entered Liu Bai's study.
(Does this... count as a secret rendezvous?)
Lin Zhaoyu's face flushed slightly; this situation was somewhat taboo for a... traditional woman like her...
Of course, the word "taboo" is now associated with pleasure in some ways.
Lin Zhaoyu had to admit that she might actually be a little happy.
Although I was initially forced to come by Su Mei.
But now... Lin Zhaoyu has to admit that her junior sister really wouldn't harm her senior sister.
(But what if Master finds out?)
Lin Zhaoyu had a slight headache.
If my master finds out I'm having this secret rendezvous...
No, she might actually be enjoying the pleasure of having a secret rendezvous with "her master's man".
That's even worse.
—In some ways, Lin Zhaoyu may understand Fu Hua does.
For example, the difference in how Fu Hua treats Liu Bai compared to how she treats others.
If Lin Zhaoyu said that she was forced into this relationship by Su Mei and then developed feelings for Liu Bai, then she could say with certainty that her master had feelings for Liu Bai from the very beginning.
"It's not a small problem. Chaoyu, you can come and visit her more often when you have time," Bai replied while reviewing documents.
(... Is this an implication?)
Lin Zhaoyu was slightly taken aback, but then nodded.
"Then... once a day is fine? Ah no, I mean I'll come to see my martial uncle once a day."
Lin Zhaoyu realized that her words might have been too blunt, so she quickly changed her tune.
This has nothing to do with her; it was Liu Bai who hinted at it first!
Rita, standing next to Lin Zhaoyu's face and sensed that something was off.
Are these two people really talking on the same wavelength?
But is there anything to misunderstand about this conversation?
Liu Bai didn't want Qin Suyi to tell her about it...
Wait a minute? Senior sister?
Rita suddenly remembered that Qin Suyi never referred to her as the eldest senior sister when she mentioned her senior sister!
"Okay." Bai clearly hadn't thought much about it.
But Rita stopped Lin Zhaoyu at this moment. "Did you eat breakfast when you went to see Miss Fu Shi this morning?"
"...? I didn't look for it."
Lin Zhaoyu was somewhat puzzled.
What's so special about finding Shi Bao by Liu Bai's side?
Putting aside whether Liu Bai could lose Shi Bao, even if Shi Bao were lost, she could still go home by herself!
She still had great faith in Liu Bai's character.
At this moment, Liu Bai stopped dragging the mouse—now that things had come to this point, even if Liu Bai was distracted, he would realize what was happening.
"What's wrong?"
"It's nothing," Bai shook his head.
Although Lin Zhaoyu was somewhat confused, she still left—and took the opportunity to glance at Acheron, who was cooking in the kitchen, her face flushed.
... What an embarrassing outfit.
"Huh? She's leaving already?" Shi Bao, who was originally waiting for Lin Zhaoyu to come over and say some nice things, was dumbfounded to see Lin Zhaoyu walk away directly.
Didn't you come looking for me?
"I think you've fallen into a trap."
Rita spoke frankly.
"That La Signora. Su Mei is as cunning as she appears."
At this moment, Liu Bai and Rita both used their intuition to lock onto their target—it was definitely Su Mei.
Because the others are not motivated to cause trouble.
"Ah... it was less of a trap and more of my mistake?"
Liu Bai scratched his head, but didn't pay too much attention to it.
Although I mistook someone for someone else, it doesn't seem to matter if it is Su Mei.
At least for now, Qin Suyi did convey her message.
The message was sent by myself, so I can't blame Su Mei for it.
"I hope so." Rita shrugged, seemingly too lazy to care about Liu Bai's affairs anymore. "By the way, is Miss Acheron going to stay overnight tonight as well?"
"...have no idea."
Although Liu Bai has become much stronger, Acheron can still overpower him.
—Although now that we're in bed, the situation will be reversed, like Liu Bai is raping Acheron.
Rita remained silent.
"... Then I'd like to trouble you to keep your voice down, Liu Bai."
"I know what to do since there are kids at home... Go buy Gag Ball."
"Yes."
Rita: "..."
Is it possible that if things really don't work out, you two could do it in a different room tonight?
"Alright, we have to see Elinore later. Rita, you should put on some makeup too."
"Yes, yes, yes..."
"You're back, Asahi."
"... Master?"
Lin Zhaoyu looked into her room and saw Fu Hua dressed in a tight-fitting outfit, her face showing seven parts surprise and three parts guilt.
"How... how did you get in?"
"You forgot to close the door when you left." The shadow under the curtains covered half of Fu Hua's face.
Fu Hua's serious expression added immense pressure to Lin Zhaoyu's heart.
"... I see. It seems I was a bit careless. Thank you for your care, Master."
Lin Zhaoyu pursed her lips, seemingly trying to relieve the pressure in her heart.
There's nothing to be afraid of... Yes, there's nothing to be afraid of.
"By the way, I learned some pastry-making techniques from Ruan Bo Bus before, Master. I'll make some for you to try..."
"No need, I have just eaten."
Fu Hua adjusted her glasses.
"Chaoyu, please sit down. Your teacher wants to ask you some questions."
"... Disciple understands."
Lin Zhaoyu took a deep breath to calm herself down and gracefully walked over to sit down next to Fu Hua.
"What does Master wish to ask me?"
Where did you just go?
"Let's go to the cafeteria for lunch."
Lin Zhaoyu is not a little girl like Qin Suyi who would panic if she lied.
In her early years, she traveled around with Fu Hua and even took care of Fu Hua's daily life, so she was not lacking in social experience.
A hint of disappointment flashed in Fu Hua's eyes.
My eldest disciple, who was once my closest friend... has changed in the end.
Fu Hua clenched her fist slightly.
"Looks like they enjoyed the meal." Fu Hua's tone held an eerie and unsettling calm.
"It's all thanks to the excellent craftsmanship of the masters in Liyue."
Although Lin Zhaoyu remained mostly calm, her fingers trembled slightly with unease.
"... Chaoyu, I never imagined that my master and I would talk in this way today."
Fu Hua didn't ask about the food—it would be pointless anyway.
In terms of social experience, Lin Zhaoyu is indeed much stronger than her.
Asking further in a roundabout way won't get you any results.
It would be better to get straight to the point... even though Fu Hua is very disappointed right now.
I've already given Chaoyu a chance.
As long as she admits it and explains what she did today, Fu Hua won't hold it against her too much, as long as she doesn't repeat the mistake next time.
"Disciple does not understand what you are saying, Master."
Lin Zhaoyu answered meekly, just as before.
"You went to see Liu Bai, didn't you?"
"No," Lin Zhaoyu denied outright.
Fu Hua's disappointment deepened.
"Morning Rain..."
"Master, are you very familiar with Liu Bai?" Lin Zhaoyu interrupted Fu Hua, which was unusual for her.
"I..."
Fu Hua opened her mouth.
Well-acquainted... well, you could say we're well-acquainted, right?
After all, they had known each other for a long time, and there had been some embarrassing misunderstandings in between. Later, Su Mei even forced him to bring her food...
But subtly, nothing progressed further.
"Chaoyu, you..."
"What Liu Bai wants to do has its reasons... Master, you are not only confused, but also being very unreasonable."
The master and apprentice maintained a peaceful tone, but the words they spoke revealed a sharp edge.
"If you continue like this, I will have no choice but to leave so you can calm down."