A Young Girl Grows Up

She glanced at Ashe beside her.

Rose couldn't help but sigh inwardly.

Ever since meeting Ashe, Rose felt her entire aura had been thrown into disarray.

She couldn't beat her in a fight, couldn't push away her aloofness, and couldn't get a reaction from her sharp tongue.

Just like that, they became roommates, and just like that, she held her all night.

Even though they had only known each other for a day and a night.

Rose still felt like her life had been completely interrupted and restarted.

I'm supposed to be the cool, aloof type, okay?

What is this situation now?

Where did this person who leaves me no choice come from?

Oh, right. I invited her! Damn it!

Ashe, naturally, was unaware of the turmoil in Rose's mind.

Seeing Rose's indifferent expression as she held her arm.

Ashe naturally wouldn't let go first.

However, Ashe's mind wasn't with Rose at the moment.

Thinking about the adorable Mengmeng she was about to meet.

Ashe couldn't help but feel a tickle in her hands.

She hadn't pinched Mengmeng's chubby little cheeks in a long time.

She'd bring Rose along to help solve the treatment issue.

After that, Ashe could take Mengmeng away.

Then she'd call Qilin, and then take the two of them out to eat, shop, and watch a movie.

Then, Ashe could openly embrace both of them without worrying about being called a scumbag.

Holding hands, pinching cheeks.

Isn't this wonderful?

As for why she wasn't bringing Rose along too?

Ashe believed in taking things one step at a time.

Today's progress was already fast enough; rushing things would easily lead to trouble.

Besides, on the car ride earlier, Rose had already told her.

She needed to handle something.

Contacting the original plot, the current Rose would likely only need to deal with the unfortunate duo of Ge Xiaolun and Liu Chuang at the police station.

And Ashe had no interest in contacting those two beforehand.

After all, a person's energy was limited.

Her energy was already stretched thin with Qilin and the others!

She had no time to consider them.

Moreover, whether it was Liu Chuang or Ge Xiaolun.

They were both precious gems of Earth's Super Seminary.

Not to mention, Ge Xiaolun was considered the future main god of Earth by Dukao.

Who knew how many people were watching their matters right now.

Ashe had no interest in being one more person under the spotlight.

She'd slack off when she could and work hard when she had to.

Right now, Ashe just wanted to enjoy life while getting stronger.

After all, having a second life, she should just do as she pleased.

After a moment of wandering thoughts.

The two had just arrived at their meeting spot.

As they were about to look around.

A spirited voice called out from behind Ashe.

"Sister Ashe! I'm here!"

Looking towards the sound, a woman in a white shirt quickly ran towards Ashe.

Recognizing the person as Mengmeng.

Before Rose could react.

Ashe, who had been intimately linked with Rose's arm just moments before, let go without hesitation and quickly went to meet her.

The moment Mengmeng arrived, Ashe naturally pulled her into an embrace.

She affectionately patted Rui Mengmeng's head.

Gazing at Rui Mengmeng, who stood before her with a radiant smile, Ashe gestured to her own chest.

She nodded affirmatively.

"Mengmeng, you've grown taller again recently. That's great, you've been eating well!"

"Hehe, of course."

"I've been listening carefully to everything Sister Ashe said."

Returning Ashe's embrace with enthusiasm, Rui Mengmeng allowed Ashe to fully feel how much she had grown recently.

Then, the two separated.

Rui Mengmeng scratched her head a little bashfully.

Ashe, however, looked at Rui Mengmeng, whose height and build had clearly grown significantly compared to the original work.

She felt a sense of accomplishment, like raising her own daughter.

After all, she had invested a considerable amount of effort in Rui Mengmeng over the past ten years.

Unlike Qilin.

Rui Mengmeng was someone Ashe had actively sought out and befriended.

Back when she was reading the original story, she had truly liked this simple, hardworking girl.

So, a year or two after transmigrating, Ashe used the excuse of wanting to visit the countryside of Juxia City to get acquainted with Rui Mengmeng, who was already helping with farm work at a young age.

Then, after introducing Rui Mengmeng's family situation to Ai Anguo and his wife, the kind couple immediately offered their assistance.

And after Ai Anguo and his wife passed away, Ashe, citing their dying wish, continued to provide all sorts of help to Rui Mengmeng every year.

After all, for Ashe, who had a system, she wasn't lacking in money.

Within reasonable limits, helping Rui Mengmeng's family improve their lives was quite easy for Ashe.

Of course, the simple and hardworking nature of Rui Mengmeng's family hadn't changed because of Ashe's help.

After turning eighteen, Rui Mengmeng moved out on her own, working and studying to prepare for exams.

During this time, Ashe helped Rui Mengmeng find jobs and introduced her to reliable tutors with strong teaching abilities.

As for why she didn't just use the system to solve all of Rui Mengmeng's problems, the reason was simple: the fruits of one's own labor always taste sweeter than those given by others.

Ashe would help Rui Mengmeng strive, but she wouldn't spoil her.

"Oh right, how has Grandpa been recently?"

"I've been too busy lately, I haven't had time to see him."

"Grandpa is doing well. He specifically told me not to worry, Sister Ashe."

"That's good. When I have time, Qilin and I will go back to the countryside with you to visit Grandpa."

"Okay, okay."

After chatting with Rui Mengmeng about simple family matters for a bit.