Ling Yun secretly praised Xia Zhen for her quick thinking, as she immediately considered this possibility. He then shook his head and said, "I don't know then. However, the ghost did not successfully possess her. Despite such a major incident in the suburbs of Beijing, there has been no commotion in society, and it hasn't even been reported in the newspapers."
Xia Zhen smiled wryly, "Would the media publicize something like this? If the public questions it, who can explain it clearly? They can only send a special department like the Superpower Headquarters to investigate. I guess someone at headquarters has already started investigating this. From any perspective, this is not a simple gang fight. I never expected that the beautiful Su Bingyan, who is so infatuated with you, would have such a mysterious identity. Ling Yun, you are quite lucky with women." As she spoke, she looked at Ling Yun with a half-smile.
Ling Yun blushed, a rare occurrence for him: "What do you mean by longing? I only met her by chance and saved her on the way. By the way, Xia Zhen, if the Superpower Headquarters investigates, please don't do anything to harm her. I've met Su Bingyan and I think she's also a person with a tragic fate. If there's an opportunity, I should try my best to help her."
Xia Zhen pouted: "You're just siding with your little lover, humph. I don't care. You'll have to pay for the emotional debts you caused yourself."
Ling Yun awkwardly shut up, thinking to himself, "This old lady is here again. I'd better just keep quiet."
Xia Zhen suddenly leaned close to his ear again: "Tell me the truth, did you...do anything with her?" Before she could finish her sentence, the girl blushed and began to doubt herself, wondering how she could ask such a question, but Xia Zhen couldn't suppress her curiosity.
Ling Yun opened his mouth in astonishment. Of course he understood what Xia Zhen meant, but he never dreamed that Xia Zhen would ask such a question. After a long silence, he finally managed to utter a sentence: "No, Su Bingyan and I are just classmates and friends, not the kind of relationship you are imagining."
At this moment, he kept sighing in his heart: Sister, please don't ask this question anymore, it's torturing me to death. Meeting you is truly the worst thing that ever happened to me.
Xia Zhen rolled her eyes and thought for a moment, about to ask something else, when Ling Yun immediately gestured to stop her: "Alright, don't ask anymore. I've told you everything I need to say. It's time to leave here."
Xia Zhen said sullenly, "Are you planning to kick me out? Don't you want to leave with me? Are you going to keep flirting with the landlady here?"
“Su Bingyan has something to discuss with me. I guess she’s found out some information.” Ling Yun thought of that guy nicknamed Old Demon, whom he still couldn’t find: “I still have a score to settle with that Old Demon.”
Chapter 112 Chen Jiaxuan Who Choked to Death
"Can I listen in?" Xia Zhen asked, feigning reluctance to leave. She had just heard Ling Yun recount what had happened and was very curious.
The boy shrugged: "I don't care, you should ask Su Bingyan if she agrees."
"Tch, this little thing is no problem for me." Xia Zhen smiled slyly, her figure suddenly disappearing from the chair, only her voice still echoing in the same place: "How about that, this time you won't be discovered, right? As long as you agree, I'll stay hidden like this and see if you actually have a real relationship with that little beauty."
Ling Yun was at his wits' end with her and could only helplessly say, "Fine, do whatever you want, just don't let anyone see it." Xia Zhen nodded and fell silent. Apart from Ling Yun, who could sense her, only Ling Yun could be seen in the private room.
With a flick of his index finger, Ling Yun removed the soundproof barrier. Just as he was about to get up and open the door to call Su Bingyan in, a girl's voice suddenly called out, "Hey, Su Bingyan, you said Ling Yun is back? Where is he? Take me to see him quickly! That guy disappears for more than ten days at a time, and I don't know where he went."
Ling Yun was stunned for a moment. He recognized the girl's voice; it was none other than the very individualistic Chen Jiaxuan. It seemed like he hadn't met her many times, yet he kept running into her everywhere he went. She always acted like an old friend, and she did it so naturally that it made him feel like they were longtime acquaintances.
Ling Yun could sense that this girl, who had a boyish personality, actually possessed a seemingly all-knowing mind beneath her cheerful and generous exterior, completely unlike her carefree and clueless appearance.
Zhou Ping once revealed her background, seemingly from a mysterious martial arts family, one of the most prestigious families in the country. However, Ling Yun intuitively felt that it wasn't that simple. Moreover, Chen Jiaxuan seemed a bit too enthusiastic about his affairs. According to her, someone else had secretly asked her to look after him. But in Jinghua University, besides Xia Zhen, who would do such a thing? If it was Xia Zhen, why would she let an ordinary person protect a superhuman?
Since this matter didn't concern Ling Yun much, he didn't bother to investigate, and he also believed that Chen Jiaxuan meant no harm. At least last time when Zhou Ping wanted to retaliate against him, Chen Jiaxuan stood up for him. Although Ling Yun didn't actually need her help, he was still grateful for her assistance and had a good impression of her generous and cheerful personality.
The door to the private room was suddenly pushed open, and Chen Jiaxuan, still sporting her signature short Sassoon haircut, burst in: "Ling Yun, it really is you! Tell me quickly, where have you been all this time? Don't you know, while you were gone, Su Bingyan was..."
She was about to continue speaking when Su Bingyan, who had followed her in, coughed twice. Chen Jiaxuan immediately stopped talking, only looking at Ling Yun with a half-smile in her beautiful phoenix eyes.
Ling Yun smiled and said, "Jiaxuan, it's been a long time. I've been on leave lately, so I couldn't come."
Su Bingyan complained, "Jiaxuan, why didn't you knock before coming in? I told you to wait a while. Lingyun is on a date with a girl." She deliberately emphasized the word "date," making it sound rather odd.
Chen Jiaxuan gave her a mysterious look, her delicate face furrowed, and she pointed at Ling Yun with a smile: "What kind of girl goes on a date? After all this time, he's still the only one in the private room."
Su Bingyan was also somewhat surprised: "Ling Yun, didn't you say Xia Zhen would be coming? It's already past eight o'clock."
"She came, but she's already left." Ling Yun had a headache. He suddenly realized that he seemed to have some tangled relationships with these women, but he had no idea why.
"When did you come, and when did you leave? I didn't see you." Su Bingyan was even more surprised.
Chen Jiaxuan covered her mouth and laughed: "Why would I let you see us on our date?"
"Maybe there were too many people, and she came in so quickly, you didn't notice," Ling Yun said, making an excuse for Xia Zhen against his will. His expression suddenly turned strange. An unseen, slender hand gently pinched his waist. Even without seeing Xia Zhen, Ling Yun could imagine the mischievous smile on the girl's face. He couldn't help but secretly curse what kind of situation this was.
"Why aren't you in room number 1? You're all here. Oh... Ling Yun!" A more familiar, delighted voice rang out. A slender red figure flashed at the doorway, and an incredibly elegant girl appeared. She was stunningly beautiful, radiating brilliance. It was none other than the beautiful Yang Yuqi, whom we hadn't seen for many days.
"Hey, why are you so late? Ling Yun has been here for ages and he's been on a date with Xia Zhen." Chen Jiaxuan sat down next to Ling Yun without any ceremony and pointed to the two steaming cups of coffee on the table: "Look, two cups of couple's coffee! He really is on a date with the school beauty. Oh no, Su Bingyan and Yang Yuqi, you two are out of luck. Ling Yun is already taken, haha."
Su Bingyan and Yang Yuqi blushed instantly, never expecting Chen Jiaxuan to be so outspoken, teasing them about their delicate relationship in public. Luckily, they weren't in the main hall, otherwise, they would have been mortified if strangers had overheard. However, Su Bingyan, being a reserved person, quickly regained her composure, turning her head slightly away, lost in thought.
Yang Yuqi, however, was not as composed. A hint of disappointment flickered across her face, her heart plummeting from the initial joy of seeing Ling Yun to the depths of despair. A strange thought suddenly surfaced: Had he really gotten together with Xia Zhen...? After so many days apart, he came back and immediately went on a date with Xia Zhen; perhaps they really were quite good together...
Ling Yun nearly coughed up blood, barely managing to suppress his impulse and refrain from lunging forward to grab Chen Jiaxuan's swan-like, fair neck. This was the first time since gaining his superpowers that he had almost lost control, repeatedly telling himself to calm down. Comrade Chen Jiaxuan was just talking nonsense. But seeing the two beautiful women opposite him looking shy, Ling Yun felt as if he were on fire, wishing he could jump off a cliff.
So Yang Yuqi, Su Bingyan, and Xia Zhen, who were hiding in the shadows, were surprised to see Ling Yun grit his teeth and say, "Chen Jiaxuan, if you dare to talk nonsense again, don't blame me for being impolite."
Chen Jiaxuan was not to be outdone, puffing out her chest proudly: "I'm not easily scared, come on, come and eat me." She imitated the arrogant manner of a thug, slamming her hand on the table, making a clattering sound, and stood up to confront Ling Yun head-on: "You're so capable, you dare to bully beautiful women, come on, bully me, I'll let you bully me."
Chapter 113 Yuqi's Thoughts
What was said casually was taken to heart by Yang Yuqi and Su Bingyan. Chen Jiaxuan's offhand remark was interpreted differently, as if Chen Jiaxuan had willingly offered herself up to be bullied by Ling Yun. The implication of this "bullying" was quite complex… It was unclear whether Chen Jiaxuan intentionally wanted Ling Yun to bully her.
Ling Yun slumped into his chair like a deflated balloon. He was utterly helpless with this girl; he couldn't hit her, nor could he scold her. Could he really bully her? He glanced dejectedly at the arrogant beauty: "I'm scared of you."
Chen Jiaxuan proudly crossed her long legs and said, "That's more like it. I knew you were no match for me."
Ling Yun thought to himself: Who dares to challenge you, you violent woman? In reality, while Chen Jiaxuan's actions were somewhat exaggerated, they possessed a natural quality. Her beauty and charm were innate, exuding a wild allure. Although Ling Yun didn't necessarily like her, he couldn't escape the impact of this girl's untamed charm.
"Ling Yun... how have you been lately?" Despite her disappointment, the gentle and elegant Yang Yuqi still wanted to know about Ling Yun, even just a little bit would be enough. The girl didn't realize that, unknowingly, Ling Yun had become someone she cared deeply about. This boy was ordinary in every way; a simple encounter wouldn't leave much of an impression, but once a profound connection was made, it was unforgettable.
"Yuqi, you seem to have lost a little weight, but you're even more beautiful." Ling Yun ignored Chen Jiaxuan's face-making at him and gazed intently at Yang Yuqi. He still had a strong liking for this girl; her elegant personality perfectly matched the image of a girlfriend in every man's mind, and Ling Yun was no exception. However, Yang Yuqi's stunning beauty seemed a little thinner, more delicate than the last time he saw her, yet even more captivating.
Hearing his praise, Yang Yuqi was overjoyed, and her disappointment vanished instantly. She said shyly and bashfully, "Really? Lingyun, you really know how to talk."
Su Bingyan bit her lip almost imperceptibly, her sensitive heart suddenly feeling as if something sharp had pierced it. Looking up, she saw Chen Jiaxuan making a cute face at her again.
Ling Yun suddenly felt a tightening around his waist again; Xia Zhen had pinched him again, but this time with more force. He couldn't help but smile wryly to himself, wondering what this little miss was up to.
"Lingyun, I want to talk to you alone. I have something to say to you." Yang Yuqi hesitated several times before finally mustering the courage to speak in front of the group.
Ling Yun was taken aback and involuntarily glanced at Su Bingyan, wondering what was going on with these two girls? Why did they both want to talk to him privately? While Su Bingyan's situation was somewhat understandable, given that Ling Yun had once asked her to investigate the Old Demon, Ling Yun was puzzled by what Yang Yuqi wanted to say.