Internal Battle (Part One)

Qin Muchu laughed in exasperation. "So you only liked her gentle personality, not Rongrong herself?"

Oscar's Adam's apple bobbed. "That's not it. I... I just think Rongrong's so noisy now. She's not as nice as she was at first. If she could go back to how she used to be, I'd definitely still like her."

Disappointment washed over Qin Muchu. "What gives you the right to expect a girl to change back into someone you like? Nothing's even happened between you two, and you're already thinking about changing her personality for your sake? Are you looking for someone to love, or a doll you can mold to a pattern? Oscar, you've really disappointed me. Think it over. If you can't figure out what's wrong, leave Rongrong alone from now on."

Oscar watched Qin Muchu storm off and gave a bitter smile.

By the time Qin Muchu returned to the dormitory, Xiao Wu was sitting on the sofa. He went over, stroked the little girl's rabbit ears, and asked, "How's Rongrong?"

"She's asleep. When Zhu Zhuqing found out, she insisted on confronting Dai Mubai. Rongrong and I stopped her, but she started crying right then. I never thought someone as strong as Zhu Zhuqing would cry."

"Even the strongest people have a soft spot. Zhu Zhuqing hasn't had it easy. Her Innate Soul Power was only level eight, the lowest of you six, but after the same amount of time, she's reached the highest level besides you. Just think how hard she's worked."

Xiao Wu nodded gently and sighed. "Yeah. Before I knew her, hearing you talk about what she'd been through didn't hit me. Now I feel so sorry for her. It breaks my heart. Xiao Chu, can we help her?"

"Well, well. Who knew our Sister Xiao Wu had