But Jessie acted as though she hadn't seen a thing.
She glanced at Misty, then said to Xu Mu and Cynthia:
"Don't worry, you two. I'll definitely beat Misty and become Champion!"
After saying that, she gave Misty a look meant to provoke her.
Then she flashed Misty a disdainful smile.
Misty grew even angrier when she saw Jessie smile.
But the match hadn't started yet, so all she could do was glare at Jessie in helpless fury.
Watching them, Xu Mu couldn't help feeling a little helpless himself.
Those two...
All they do is argue, day in and day out.
Then again, they're natural enemies. What else could I expect?
Xu Mu sighed at the thought.
He said helplessly to Misty and Jessie:
"Enough!"
"Sister Cynthia and I are going back to rest."
"We'll come watch your match tomorrow!"
With that, Xu Mu took Cynthia back to the bedroom.
Seeing his expression, Cynthia smiled faintly.
"It's fine."
"Xu Mu, let them argue."
"It's the only way their friendship will grow."
Xu Mu felt a headache coming on when he heard that!
Cynthia might not know, but how could he not?
If it came to affection, those two really did care about each other.
They just never stopped bickering.
Neither was willing to back down!
You could even say that was the way they got along best.
But neither of them would ever give in.
Which meant more arguments lay ahead!
With that in mind, Xu Mu said to Cynthia:
"All right, Cynthia."
"Let's leave them to it."
"Now tell me."
"What would you like to eat?"
Cynthia merely smiled faintly at his question.
"I want ice cream!"
Xu Mu immediately felt helpless.
Ice cream was delicious, but she couldn't eat it as a meal!
But when he saw Cynthia's