The Beginning of Midsummer

July.

The blinding sunlight, the continuous showers, and the incessant chirping of cicadas echoing through the midnight hours.

Despite it being summer vacation, there weren't as many people in the non-commercial areas of the Demon City as I had imagined.

After all, this kind of oven-like weather is unbearable for many people.

Compared to going out for fun, it's much more comfortable to stay in a cozy air-conditioned room.

Inside a Luxury Apartment.

Qian Baitao lay on the bamboo mat, an ice pop dangling from her mouth, staring blankly at the ceiling.

Perhaps out of boredom, he began to turn his head to observe Qin Muse, who was sitting in the hall, engrossed in reading and doing exercises.

Qin Muse was wearing casual shorts and a beige tank top.

A sliver of snow-white skin was visible around her waist, without an ounce of excess fat.

Her relatively good figure was accentuated to the fullest by the tight-fitting vest, revealing a very attractive curve.

Her long, light pink hair was tied into a simple ponytail that hung naturally down her back. Her crimson eyes were fixed on the book, serious and focused.

After staring at her for a while, Qian Baitao couldn't help but say, "Twilight, little sister, you've been working very hard lately."

Qin Muse's schedule has been very full lately.

He exercised, participated in Death Game, and studied high school courses on his own.

Logically speaking, for Death Game Player, going to school shouldn't be that important anymore.

Although Qin Muse is a top student, she has been on long-term leave for the past six months since the start of the Death Game.

Since the end of the last Game, Qin Muse has been studying the second-year high school curriculum on her own, and now she has reached the third-year high school curriculum.

Upon hearing this, Qin Muse put down her pen.

After stretching his shoulders a bit, he got up to pour himself a glass of iced tea, took a sip, and continued working on his problems, saying, "Besides Death Game, there always have to be something to do, right?"

Qin Muse has decided that although she will not go to school, if she can live to see next year, she will take the Gaokao next year.

"By the way, aren't you going to class today?"

Qian Baitao: "Class is over..."

How so?

"I feel like I've learned a lot, but at the same time, it feels like I haven't learned anything at all."

What courses is Qian Baitao taking?

After Game with Yimo, Qian Baitao fully realized that she seemed to be a very unqualified girlfriend, and in order to improve herself...

So I signed up for a training program that supposedly teaches wealthy women how to improve their manners and taste so their Boyfriend will like them more.

Qin Muse didn't even look at Qian Baitao: "I told you before, those extracurricular classes are just for rich Young Lady. In reality, they only make girls more picky and don't benefit them at all in terms of dating."

Qian Baitao: "Mmm... but the teacher's lectures were really good, and the tea and snacks every day were indeed delicious."

Qin Muse: "Oh, then you haven't lost out."

Qian Baitao: "Hmm!"

I feel like my relationship with Yimo hasn't progressed lately.

"Twilight, what do you think I should do to Yimo like me more?"

Qin Muse: "How would I know? I've never had Boyfriend."

Qian Baitao looked at Qin Muse intently, and after a moment said seriously, "Twilight is a great beauty, she certainly won't have any worries."

Qin Muse: "I have no time to waste."

Qian Baitao: "By the way, have you been chatting with my Boyfriend lately?"

Qin Muse: "Why would I chat with that big liar for no reason?"

At this point, Qin Muse couldn't help but recall something.

Yimo to tell him her address and to give him the Child Support for Qian Baitao.

There's still no news.

Ah... a man's mouth!

You big liar!

Upon hearing this, Qian Baitao sighed, "Sigh..."

"Yimo hasn't been replying to my messages much lately."

"I'm wondering if he's angry because I lied to Yimo in the Game before!"

"Love is so hard!"

Why won't Yimo accept me?

"I don't know what's wrong with me, it's so frustrating!"

Qin Muse glanced at Qian Baitao without saying a word, muttering to herself, "Maybe he's not a scumbag enough..."

Qian Baitao noticed Qin Muse secretly glancing at her. "What?"

Qin Muse: "It's nothing."

Qin Muse knew that Yimo had a girlfriend.

In her opinion, one of the few commendable things about Yimo was that he didn't do anything to Qian Baitao under these circumstances.

In truth, Qin Muse was also quite helpless in this situation.

She was clearly hinting to Qian Baitao that Yimo might have a girlfriend.

But Qian Baitao wouldn't listen, and Qin Muse had no choice.

Qin Muse had complained about Yimo about this; such a good girl, and he had deceived her.

But later, Qin Muse had a change of heart.

They are Death Game Player.

Qian Baitao is not in any danger in her current state.

If she really accepts the fact that Yimo has Boyfriend, she will probably be greatly shocked.

If you become completely demoralized, lose your vitality and will to survive, and even die in the Game, wouldn't that be terrible?

People, especially Death Game Player, always need something to strive for.

Although Qian Baitao isn't exactly happy, having something you long for isn't so bad.

Therefore, Qin Muse no longer tries to persuade Qian Baitao in the same way as before.

Instead, she occasionally encouraged Qian Baitao, unintentionally becoming Yimo's accomplice.

Qin Muse sometimes gets angry, wondering why she did what she did.

Then he sent a private message to Yimo, asking him for payment.

Yimo did reply.

"Thank you, you've worked hard. I don't have any money, but please keep up the good work."

Yimo has a knack for making the usually calm and collected Qin Muse so angry that he wants to find him and stab him.

But despite her anger, Qin Muse felt that she didn't need to be obsessed with Yimo.

Otherwise, wouldn't my life be just like Qian Baitao's, wasting it all on that weird boy like a fool?

Qian Baitao: "Qin Muse, there are quite a few newly established Charity Foundation recently. Which one do you think is Yimo's? I'd like to donate some money!"

Upon hearing this, Qin Muse finally put down her pen, looked at Qian Baitao earnestly, and said, "I won't stop you if you want to do charity."

But please, at least make sure you can support yourself!

Qian Baitao: "I feel..."

Qin Muse: "I don't need you to feel that. The rent for the house you're living in now in the Demon City is around 20,000 a month, and the food you eat every day..."

When Qian Baitao heard Qin Muse rattle off a string of numbers, her little head felt like it was going to explode.

He rubbed his hair vigorously. "No wonder it's the Demon City, the prices are terrifying!"

"I've already tried my best to play this Death Game!"

Am I a complete idiot?

"They can actually eat so much money!"

Qin Muse: "Be more confident, remove the 'difficult' part."

Qian Baitao: "Aaaaaah! I can't keep going like this!"

"I originally wanted to work hard to change myself, become a better person, and then go find Yimo!"

"But why is the situation getting worse now?"

"No, no, I can't just sit here and wait to die, I have to go find Yimo!"

"Okay, let's go now!"

"Twilight, let's go together!"

Qin Muse: "I'm not going! You go by yourself!"

Qian Baitao threw the empty popsicle stick into the trash can, then slapped her cheeks twice. "Okay, I'm going to find Yimo now!"

Qin Muse: "Do you have a target yet?"

Qian Baitao: "No!" she said confidently.

"But Yimo said that if we're meant to be, we'll definitely meet!"

"I believe that Yimo and I are destined to be together!"

Qin Muse: "Oh, then good luck!"

Qian Baitao clenched her little fist, becoming incredibly serious!

Then, surprisingly, he jumped up and ran back to his ∞ Room to pack his luggage.

Qin Muse looked at Qian Baitao's serious expression and couldn't help but shake her head.

Qian Baitao didn't have much luggage: a few changes of clothes and some snacks she liked.

No need for a suitcase, just a backpack, a light and loose Korean-style jacket, Emerald Green tulle skirt, and a large Straw Hat, and you're all set to go.

Before leaving, he kept turning back every three steps, looking at Qin Muse with expectant eyes, probably trying to pique Qin Muse interest and get her to come with him.

Qin Muse didn't need to look to know that Qian Baitao was watching her and what she was thinking.

Finally, just before Qian Baitao was about to leave, Qin Muse stood up.

As Qin Muse stood up and walked towards Qian Baitao's eyes sparkled, and she happily said, "Of course, it's more fun to go together, right!"

Qin Muse walked over and stuffed a black bank card into Qian Baitao's hand. "Something's not right!"

Then she sighed and muttered to herself, "Go find your Boyfriend, what am I supposed to do with him!"

"If you keep going like this, even if you find Boyfriend, your best friend will steal him away sooner or later!"

"My bank Kami is six 4s. If you have any questions while you're out, just message me."

Hearing this, Qian Baitao felt a little disappointed and tried to hand the bank card to Qin Muse, saying, "You're my only best friend!"

"Twilight, you've taken me in for so long, how could I possibly take your money!"

"No, no!"

Qin Muse didn't accept it. "It's a loan, not a gift!"

"I'll get my money back in 5 years, with the 5-year bank interest rate."

"Okay, go find your Boyfriend, don't let someone else beat you to it!"

Although we've already been beaten to it, that's all we can say.

Qin Muse spoke with a look of disgust, completely unaware that Qian Baitao was already deeply moved.

Finally, after Qian Baitao pulled Qin Muse into a tight embrace, his large breasts squeezing and pressing against her, the usually composed Qin Muse finally showed a hint of panic. "Hey, hey, hey, what are you doing!"

"It's so hot! Let go!"

I can't breathe!

Qian Baitao: "Mmm, there's air conditioning in the room."

"Twilight, you're so great!"

"I suddenly feel like I'm not good enough for Yimo at all; you're the one who's more worthy!"

Qin Muse: "What nonsense are you spouting!"

"Let go right now, or I'll get angry!"

Qian Baitao: "I really don't want to leave!"

Qian Baitao cuddled with Qin Muse for a while longer, asking several times if she wanted to come with her. After being ruthlessly rejected, she reluctantly left.

Well, this month-long cohabitation has come to an end.

After Qian Baitao left, Qin Muse returned to her desk to study.

Having grown accustomed to Taizi's usual chatter, the sudden silence made it difficult for her to concentrate on her studies, and she felt inexplicably irritable.

Qin Muse put down her pen, took out her phone, opened the Death Game App, and sent a message to Yimo.

Qin Muse: Qian Baitao has gone searching the whole world for you! (Fury emoji)

Actually, Qin Muse changed several emojis after typing this message.

But in the end, none of them felt right, and I felt inexplicably angry, so I finally chose the Fury expression.

Perhaps it was out of necessity.

During this time, Qin Muse lived with Qian Baitao and knew how much Qian Baitao Yimo and liked Yimo.

She genuinely wanted Qian Baitao to have her wish fulfilled.

But, well, Yimo has a girlfriend now.

Qin Muse neither wanted to speak nor remained silent.

They coaxed and lied to each other, and in the end, they ended up feeling quite wronged themselves.

What a mess this is!

Yimo: Oh.

Qin Muse: "Oh, what do you mean, you bastard!"

Qin Muse's anger flared even more upon seeing Yimo's message, and she nearly smashed her phone.

Qin Muse: Go to hell! You scumbag!

Qin Muse didn't even send any emojis. After replying to Yimo's message, she angrily threw her phone aside and refused to look at it again.

The air conditioner was blowing loudly, and the sunlight outside the Floor-to-ceiling Window was so bright that Qin Muse felt she could barely open her eyes.

Midsummer, a season that makes people reluctant to move.

Qin Muse felt a little tired, so she leaned back on the sofa and stared at the clock on the TV, watching the second hand tick away.

No matter what happens, the world continues to function normally.

Gradually, Qin Muse calmed down.

I picked up the phone again and checked Yimo's messages.

As expected, there was no further response.

"I was really meddling..."

"What's wrong with me getting angry about all this messy, trivial stuff you've done...?"

Qin Muse lay on the table, muttering to herself. Looking at the water droplets on the outside of the glass of herbal teacup, she couldn't help but reach out and gently touch it with her finger.

It's cool and refreshing, very comfortable.

"Maybe I've really been alone for too long..."

"Whether it's Yimo or Qian Baitao, let's leave it at that."

"That's the end of it, and it has nothing to do with me anymore!"

After muttering to herself, Qin Muse walked to the Floor-to-ceiling Window and looked at the endless stream of people in the square in the distance.

Even the hottest weather can't stop people from coming out to play.

After a long while, Qin Muse stretched and glanced at the direction Qian Baitao had left in.

Shouldn't I also give myself a break?

Since my parents died, I have been under tremendous pressure. I am basically working myself to the bone every day, without a single chance to catch my breath.

Perhaps that's why she felt a little lighter, and could forget some things she didn't want to remember?

Qin Muse is that kind of person.

A very conscientious person who always forces themselves to be busy and never stops.

That was true when I was little, and it's even more so now that I'm older.

She wore a white dress with a comfortable Sun-protective clothing over it.

She was wearing a baseball cap, and her long, light pink hair was tied in a single ponytail that peeked out from behind her.

He was carrying a suitcase in his hand and a backpack on his back.

Qin Muse stood at the door, looked at the apartment where she had lived for so long, and finally left without looking back.

Where to go?

Oh well, I'll just go wherever the road takes me!

In short, I'm spending this rare holiday all by myself!

You big liar, just die!

Anyone who tries to get involved in your mess is a little dog!