You're Definitely Trying to Scam Me

Ye Lingling understood Dugu Yan's concerns. She also guessed that Weiyang might be a little socially anxious, just like herself.

As fellow socially anxious people, she felt it might be better for her to approach Weiyang.

Ye Lingling gave Dugu Yan a meaningful look.

Dugu Yan nodded, indicating that she understood. "Then I'll leave Weiyang to you. I'll bring you something tasty when I get back later."

"Okay."

Ye Lingling responded and saw Dugu Yan off.

Only after Dugu Yan left did she return to the dorm and look at Weiyang, who was sitting on the bed and curiously surveying the room.

When Weiyang saw Ye Lingling return, she withdrew her gaze and resumed her cautious demeanor, as if she were a little frightened.

Ye Lingling gently pursed her lips and walked toward Weiyang.

Weiyang raised her eyes, her big, watery eyes meeting Ye Lingling's.

"Big sister..."

she called weakly.

That single "big sister" went straight to Ye Lingling's heart.

This kitten-like little sister made her feel a little sorry for her, and a little fond of her too.

Ye Lingling reached out and patted Weiyang's head. Tugging at the corners of her lips, she revealed a smile. "Are you hungry?"

She normally did not like to smile, but in order to seem more approachable, she felt she should smile a little.

Though the smile was truly forced.

"..."

Weiyang was not actually afraid, but when she saw Ye Lingling's strained smile, she deeply empathized.

That was what being an introvert was like!

Weiyang sighed inwardly as she nodded.

Ye Lingling held out her hand to her and smiled. "Then I'll take you to eat."

"Mhm, mhm. Thank you, big sister."

Weiyang nodded repeatedly, like a chick pecking at grain.

She took Ye Lingling's hand and followed her out of the girls' dormitory.

Although they were on the tenth floor, the upper floors had a dedicated transport passage—commonly known as an elevator.

Cafeteria.

Heaven Dou Royal Academy had a total of three cafeterias.

They were called the First Cafeteria, Second Cafeteria, and Third Cafeteria.

The First Cafeteria mostly sold breakfast, pastries, and snacks. It also had meals, but not many.

The Second Cafeteria mostly sold stir-fried dishes, while its other offerings were scattered and miscellaneous.

The Third Cafeteria mostly served hot pot, with both group meals and individual portions available.

Ye Lingling took Weiyang around all three cafeterias.

The dazzling array of food left Weiyang unsure which cafeteria's dishes she should choose.

Ye Lingling noticed the hesitation in Weiyang's eyes and suggested, "Since it's dinner, let's have a proper meal. Is there anything you especially want to eat?"

Something she especially wanted to eat?

Weiyang thought about it. Her mouth felt bland.

Then—

"I want stir-fried pork with chilies."

Ye Lingling nodded. "Anything else?"

Weiyang thought for a while longer. "Stir-fried yellow beef, and three-delicacy mushroom soup!"

Just thinking about it made her mouth water.

Ye Lingling smiled, finding Weiyang rather cute.

"Go find a seat. I'll get the food."

"Okay."

It was mealtime, so there were quite a lot of people in the Second Cafeteria.

Weiyang stood where she was and looked around. In the end, she found an inconspicuous corner.

It was perfect for someone socially anxious.

Weiyang's eyes curved into crescents as she smiled brightly, then she trotted over.

Thud—

"Are you blind? You came charging right into me and spilled my food! Pay up! Go get me another serving!"

Weiyang had only run halfway there when someone carrying a tray of food suddenly got up from his seat. He had barely taken two steps when they ran into each other.

Weiyang stopped in time and had not bumped into him at all, but he seemed to have been startled and directly dropped his tray.

"Bro, are you trying to scam me?"