It Just Needs to Look Good, It Doesn't Need to Know Anything

"Cang Xuan, I think we really hit the jackpot," Danzhu whispered after the other two left. "I didn't expect Lin Li to think two thousand was expensive for rent."

"Shh, it's fine as long as you think we profited. No need to say it out loud," Cang Xuan replied. "Even though it seems like we got a good deal, I bet Sister Lin Li thinks we lost a lot of money."

"I don't know why Sister Lin Li's view on money is so strange, and it's only when it comes to rent."

Cang Xuan gently pushed Danzhu's head down and stood up, turning off the TV.

"Don't overthink it. Let's go to bed. Tomorrow, don't be like you were before, completely lacking energy first thing in the morning. We have to work for Dr. Mobius, you know."

"...When was I ever lacking energy? I'm full of life every morning when I wake up, okay?"

"Is 'full of life' the right phrase to use here?"

"What's wrong with it? Isn't it good?"

"...Never mind. As long as you're happy."

Cang Xuan didn't want to say anything more and walked straight towards the bedroom.

Seeing this, Danzhu quickly followed.

"Xiao Li? Stop spacing out. Shouldn't we take a bath now?"

Elysia and Lin Li were sitting on the bed. Ever since they returned to the bedroom, Lin Li had been sitting there as if in a daze.

"I'm not spacing out, it's just..."

"Oh, I know what you're thinking, Xiao Li. Don't worry, two thousand a month is actually very cheap for this villa," Elysia said understandingly.

"No, it's not that..." Lin Li bit her lip and said, "I was thinking about how to tell you about the rent increase..."

"?"

Elysia frowned.

It seemed her worries were a bit excessive. She hadn't expected Xiao Li to be thinking about this!

"If you're not thinking about it now, you can think about it later. Go take a bath now."

"Okay..."

Lin Li tidied up her things and walked into the bathroom.

Actually, she had lied just now. What she was really thinking about was whether she should ask Elysia to waive the rent, especially since Elysia had been taking care of her these past few days.

Although, she still couldn't repay the money Elysia had paid before...

Lin Li walked out of the bathroom looking dejected and listless.

After Elysia blew dry her hair, she also took a bath.

She definitely needed to shower, especially after a rather intense battle today. Plus, it had been so hot while they were wandering around Changkong City today; even just walking made her sweat.

When she climbed back into bed, Elysia hugged Lin Li, gave her a peck on the cheek, and fell asleep.

Lin Li's reflexes might have been affected by the rent issue. It took her a long time to realize that Elysia had just kissed her. Her cheeks flushed slightly, but since Elysia was already almost asleep, she couldn't really scold her.

If anything, Elysia's action further solidified a certain thought in her heart.

Elysia didn't know what the sisters Danzhu and Cang Xuan had gone through last night, as she and Lin Li had gone into the bedroom first.

But judging from the dark circles under Danzhu's eyes now... it probably wasn't anything good.

Cang Xuan seemed normal. While she wasn't exactly energetic at the moment, at least she wasn't as completely drained as Danzhu.

"Hi, good morning? Would you like cute Elysia to prepare breakfast for you?"

Elysia said with a smile. Although it was a question, she had already started acting.

"Mmm... Thank you, Sister Elysia." Cang Xuan expressed her gratitude and pulled Danzhu to sit on the sofa.

"Cheer up. Didn't you say yesterday that you wouldn't be so sleepy today?"

"I can't... I'm really so tired. I only watched videos for a little while..." Danzhu could barely keep her eyes open.

As the saying goes, "One night of indulgence, a morning of regret," and Danzhu was currently experiencing just that.

She didn't know if Dr. Mobius's research institute started work at 8 AM, but she was used to classes at that time from school. Her biological clock was like this, and she couldn't adjust it in such a short period.

"Was it really just a little while? I was woken up by your laughter past 2 AM," Cang Xuan said speechlessly. "Good thing I took your phone away, otherwise you'd still be watching right now, wouldn't you?"

"...No way."

"Hmph, anyway, you're not allowed to stay up so late anymore."

"I know... Honestly, you're still bossing me around even when I'm trying to sleep. Do you think you're so great just because you're my older sister..." Danzhu mumbled.

But upon meeting Cang Xuan's gaze, she immediately backed down.

"Hmph~, Hmph-hmph~..."

Elysia hummed a tune, listening to the conversation behind her and couldn't help but chuckle.

It was at this moment that Cang Xuan noticed there were only three people in the living room; Lin Li was still missing.

"Sister Elysia, is Lin Li still sleeping?"

"Hmm... I think so. Why don't you go wake Xiao Li up?" Elysia said, not stopping her actions.

"Didn't you call out when you woke up?" Cang Xuan asked, walking slowly towards the bedroom.

"No, I woke up very early. Xiao Li sleeps so soundly, it's hard to wake her," Elysia replied.

But Cang Xuan had already entered the bedroom.

As soon as she entered, she was stunned by the bedroom's style.

Looking around, most of the things in her sight were pink.

A warm pink comforter, light pink walls, pale pink pillows, and a pink teddy bear stuck to the bathroom door.

It was truly... a very girlish bedroom.

Cang Xuan felt a bit embarrassed. She now understood why Elysia had taken them to that restaurant with all pink decor last night; it was simply because Elysia liked it.

She had to admit, the overall pink color scheme, balanced by the gray and white furniture in the room, didn't evoke any dislike from her. On the contrary, she quite liked the room.

She hadn't expected Sister Elysia to be so knowledgeable about interior decoration. Of course, it might have been Lin Li who did it.

There was a small lump under the comforter, rising and falling slightly. It was undoubtedly Lin Li.

Cang Xuan tiptoed over and found that Lin Li was sleeping with her head buried under the covers.

Just like Danzhu. She had heard that sleeping like this was a sign of insecurity.

She gently nudged the comforter.

"Sister Lin Li, time to get up."

"...Mmm, just a little longer~" Lin Li's voice had a hint of a pout.

But she quickly realized something was wrong.

Why did the voice sound different from what she expected? Shouldn't Elysia be the one waking her up?

She lifted the comforter covering her head and found a girl with reddish-brown hair in front of her.

Cang, Cang Xuan?!

Lin Li, with her brain still not fully awake, remembered who it was and instantly sobered up.

"Uh, I mean, I'll get up right away."

"Mhm, then hurry up, Sister Lin Li. Sister Elysia is already preparing breakfast," Cang Xuan said with a nod and a smile.

Why did she feel Sister Lin Li was so cute? That pouty voice just now... why was Danzhu never like that?

Cang Xuan returned to the living room.

If she had stayed by the bedside, she probably would have noticed faint wisps of steam rising from Lin Li's head.

This was too embarrassing!

Lin Li walked out of the bedroom and saw that the two sisters had already started eating.

She definitely couldn't fall behind, joining the fray and eating even faster than Danzhu.

Although... Danzhu was mostly fed by Cang Xuan the whole time. Seeing her, it seemed like she couldn't move at all.

"It's almost 7:30 now. From what I know, the Doctor goes to the lab around this time every morning. That means if you leave now and walk quickly, you might be able to meet the Doctor," Elysia said.

"Let's go a bit later then. Let me sleep a bit more..." Danzhu said, lying back down.

Even though she had already washed up and eaten breakfast, she was still so sleepy. She didn't know if it was a special talent or something else.

"Silly Danzhu, it's your first day at work. If you're late, the Doctor will definitely get a bad impression," Cang Xuan said speechlessly, shaking Danzhu vigorously.

The latter's eyes gradually cleared.

Stop shaking me, stop shaking me! You're going to make me dizzy. (´Д｀|||)

"You're already silly, so being a little sillier doesn't matter."

"..."

Lin Li found their interaction quite amusing. She looked at Elysia and asked, "Are you still going there for training today?"

"Mhm... Guess, Xiao Li?"

"..."

"Alright, actually, no. Xiao Li should know that my current identity is the captain of the Second Special Squad, and I'm usually very busy," Elysia said with a smile. "I told you the day before yesterday, I was supposed to attend a meeting yesterday, but because I went to pick up Danzhu and Cang Xuan with you, they decided to postpone it to today."

"In other words... I also have to prepare to deal with my superiors, just like you, Xiao Li."

"...That's my job, how can you call it 'dealing with'?" Lin Li said indignantly.

"Mhm, mhm, job. Then Xiao Li, you have to work hard. If you miss me, just tell me, and I'll definitely come," Elysia said.

"I already told you I won't miss you!"

"I'm going to cry, you know?"

"……"

Now, Danzhu and Cang Xuan also found watching Elysia and Lin Li interact to be interesting.

Not only was it interesting, but why could they sense a hint of sweetness from their conversation, sweeter than the white sugar in congee?

In any case, after finishing breakfast, the group didn't stay in the living room for long. With their respective goals in mind, they all went out.

At the front door, Elysia took the opportunity to hug Lin Li when she wasn't paying attention, but she quickly ran off.

The two sisters saw that Lin Li was outwardly angry, but what she was actually thinking in her heart… only Lin Li herself knew.

The three of them arrived at the laboratory. It was just as Elysia had said; the Doctor was standing by various equipment, tidying up, and it looked like she had only just arrived.

"First day, and you're quite early. Good," Mobius glanced at them and said indifferently, "You three live together, right?"

"Yes, Doctor. Danzhu and I are temporarily staying at Lin Li's place," Cang Xuan replied.

"Mhm… That's good. Come help tidy up."

No one knew why the Doctor said it was good, but hearing Mobius say it, they didn't think much of it and went to help.

Lin Li didn't understand anything about biological research equipment. Although she had learned a little biology in junior high and the first year of high school, it was only the most basic theory. She had never even entered a laboratory to conduct an experiment during class at school.

All she remembered now was something about… Mendel's laws of inheritance? She didn't even know if that was the correct name.

It was no wonder, as this was always tested on biology exams. Even after so many years, her impression of it was still the most profound.

So, while tidying the equipment, Lin Li didn't know where to put which test tube and just watched Danzhu and Cang Xuan.

They both seemed very skilled. What surprised Lin Li was that Danzhu's speed was actually much faster than Cang Xuan's.

This made Lin Li think of what Cang Xuan had said yesterday, that she let Danzhu do these chores, otherwise Danzhu wouldn't know what to do.

She had initially thought it was a joke, but now it seemed… there was some truth to it.

"You seem quite idle?" At this moment, Mobius walked over, looking at Lin Li standing there like a wooden post, and raised an eyebrow.

"Uh, Doctor, I…"

"Stop, no need to explain anything." Mobius interrupted, "I know you don't understand anything about biology, but it's okay. I didn't ask you to work here for you to do research or anything."

Mobius continued, "Don't be anxious that you can't do anything here. That's normal."

"……" Mobius had guessed exactly what Lin Li was thinking.

"Don't worry, there will be things for you to do. Just wait," Mobius patted her shoulder.

Their heights were similar, perhaps Lin Li was even a little taller. But at this moment, Lin Li looked like a little rabbit, obedient and well-behaved, while the Doctor was like a snake. Although not ferocious, she exuded a strong sense of pressure.

"Do you know, actually, there's a big advantage to you being here for me."

"What…?"

"You're good-looking," Mobius said with a smile.

"……"

Lin Li could tell that the Doctor was not joking.

"What are you thinking? I'm not teasing you. Being good-looking is enough. When I get tired of doing experiments, looking at you can help me relax my eyes, which is quite important to me."

"Don't you believe me? Well, I don't need you to believe me."

Seeing Lin Li looking a bit dazed, Mobius didn't intend to say more. "Go buy me some breakfast from outside. Buy anything, don't worry about what I like to eat, I'm not even sure myself."

"……" Lin Li still didn't move.

"Don't tell me you don't have money."

"Uh… I have money, Doctor," Lin Li snapped back to reality and replied.

"Okay, then go. I won't see you off." Mobius turned around and went to tidy up with Danzhu and Cang Xuan.

She didn't know what she had done last night, but the entire laboratory was a mess. However, judging by the tidiness of Mobius's own operating table… it should be a good thing?

In any case, Lin Li didn't dwell on it. Looking at the eight thousand yuan in her assets, she went out.

She still had eight thousand yuan. If she hadn't checked her assets, she would have almost forgotten.

It seemed that she had been taken care of by Elysia to the point of being useless these past few days…

Sigh, what a failure.