Because she had arrived too early, no one was here?
Guinaifen was still too young.
Who were Jade and Topaz? They were the kind of people who wished they could eat at their desks, and when necessary, would choose to inject energy directly into their bodies rather than rely on such an inefficient method as eating.
There being no one here now only meant one thing.
The "Guinaifen Encirclement" had been completed.
Everyone targeting Guinaifen had already coordinated with one another, ready to teach her an unforgettable lesson at any moment.
Tap... tap...
Footsteps suddenly sounded outside the door.
"...?"
Guinaifen's face suddenly went pale—any sound outside the door now made her feel as though she were facing a great enemy.
"Lady Jade, excuse me. I'm here to replace the water."
A Valkyrie carrying a water jug appeared at the doorway. After knocking, she gently opened the door, surprise showing on her face—clearly, she had not expected to see Liu Bai at this hour.
"Ah! Good morning, Lord Liu Bai."
"...Whew." Guinaifen let out a breath of relief.
She needed to stop scaring herself like this. Keeping it up would make her far too easy to manipulate.
"Good morning."
Liu Bai nodded at the Valkyrie, signaling that she did not need to mind him.
The Valkyrie deftly placed the new jug onto the water dispenser and took the empty one away.
"...Honestly, that scared me."
After the Valkyrie left, Guinaifen picked up a disposable cup beside her, preparing to have some water.
Perfect. Breakfast had felt a little salty today.
Back in Penacony, she rarely ate such heavily flavored food in the morning.
"..."
Liu Bai stared at Guinaifen, then silently took off his pants.
"—What are you doing?!"
"Mm... It's nothing. If you're thirsty, drink up."
"..."
Guinaifen looked