Chapter 151

Chapter 19: “EQ”

　　Eeeeeeiiiiiii.

　　Yuan Xiaoling bit her tiny lips, gazing at the distant starry sky, feeling the huge waves, and shed tears of regret.

　　Recalling this morning, standing before the first wave of fans, the figure of that Blonde-Haired Maiden was so noble, so elegant. Later, during the preview release, she was decisive and full of spirit.

　　For the entire day, lasting over a dozen hours, no matter from which angle you looked at her, she was an untouchable highland flower, a jade rabbit goddess in the bright moon palace, an unaffordable white raptor 4090.

　　But why, now, at this very moment, was she being pinned down and outputted?

　　Yuan Xiaoling shed bitter tears once again.

　　Why was it like this?

　　”This is punishment for using an auntie attitude to deceive me and making me anxious.”

　　”This is punishment for using an auntie attitude to deceive me, making me hesitate to act, satisfying your little schemes.”

　　”This is punishment for challenging me repeatedly today!”

　　Three reasons, the first two were similar, it seemed she held grudges.

　　”Eeeeeiiiiii, wrong, wrong, eeeeeeiiiiii…”

　　This time there was no infinite firepower because Bai Ling had something important the next morning, so she just unleashed a fierce burst of energy and then let her go.

　　”I’ll let you off this time, but if you dare to deceive me again, I’ll…”

　　Bai Ling paused, thinking for a long time, not knowing what she could do to her.

　　After all, everything that should have been exceeded, fried, or knocked out… had already been done.

　　It seemed there really wasn’t a more threatening method.

　　”I’ll… you know what will happen.”

　　Leaving this sentence behind, she left with a refreshed spirit.

　　Gu Hui was quick-eyed outside the door, or rather, skillfully used her abilities to learn beforehand that Bai Ling was about to leave, so she pulled Qiao Lili into the neighboring dormitory two steps ahead of time.

　　When Bai Ling walked away triumphantly, they returned to their own dormitory.

　　”Whaaa, whaaa.”

　　It was exactly ten fifteen at night. Outside the girls’ dormitory building, it was a quiet night sky, except for one girl rushing out of the dormitory and running into the night. The bright moonlight shone on her smooth white hair, as if rewarding her for being like the jade rabbit goddess.

　　And at this moment, the jade rabbit goddess was lying face down on the bed, emitting sounds of regret.

　　”How could this happen? Why?”

　　Noticing someone had returned, she lifted her small face and asked her roommate, “What do you think happened?”

　　”It might be because…”

　　Gu Hui was about to answer her, giving some objective reasons, such as Bai Ling’s bad mood today, or perhaps her outfit was too provocative.

　　But at that moment, Yuan Xiaoling said another thing: “Fortunately, she wasn’t in good condition today, only forty minutes, it was really close.”

　　Gu Hui: “…”

　　”Why did it happen this way? The reason lies in what you just said,” Qiao Lili answered for her, “it’s obvious.”

　　Yuan Xiaoling blinked her eyes, “What’s wrong? Is there any problem?”

　　She didn’t say anything wrong; it was over forty minutes, she checked the time on her mobile phone, couldn’t possibly fake it, right?

　　”Yes, objectively speaking, there’s nothing wrong, but…” Gu Hui didn’t know how to explain it to her.

　　At this point, Qiao Lili came up with an idea: “Let’s take an example, Xiaoling. Imagine you’re playing a ranked match, playing your most skilled mid-lane role, but you didn’t perform well. When the game is about to be lost, your jungler calls you a noob, what would you do?”

　　As soon as Yuan Xiaoling heard this, her anger flared up instantly, “Then I would definitely find him after the game for a solo battle, beat him until he calls… mom!”

　　Qiao Lili shrugged her hands, “See, it’s exactly like that.”

　　”…”

　　Yuan Xiaoling remained silent for quite a while, wondering if it was really her fault?

　　No, that’s not right. Her roommates’ views were limited. Maybe they thought she should ask a more objective third party, like… the system, was it my fault?

　　[Ding dong, the host completed the task in an exceptionally creative way, talent extraordinary.]

　　Alright, she understood.

　　Yuan Xiaoling turned over, lying flat and looking at the ceiling, her water-blue eyes filled with confusion.

　　”How did I become like this…”

　　Recalling a few months ago, she was still a towering man, dealing with problems independently, rolling up her sleeves and getting things done.

　　And now, a blonde-haired big-chested young girl, seeing someone and riding them to mock, then lifting her skirt to get thoroughly beaten.

　　Meow, how did I end up like this?

　　”No way!”

　　…

　　A new day, new sunshine, new atmosphere.

　　After yesterday’s several appearances by Yuan Xiaoling, everyone’s curiosity was greatly satisfied, finally not as fervent as before.

　　Of course, for the teachers, there were still many students secretly playing games in class, indulging in Heart’s Sea.

　　Don’t ask, asking means gaming for survival activities.

　　The teacher doesn’t dare to ask either, because the students have valid reasons. This is a matter of life safety. What if they encounter ghosts on the street someday? Human lives are paramount. Playing more games, understanding the enemy better, increases the chances of survival.

　　However, it’s also fine because every class, every major, even schools far away, everyone is slacking off. If everyone slacks off, it’s as if no one does.

　　In the strong scholarly atmosphere, Bai Ling quietly skipped class, holding a set of car keys and coming to the school gate.

　　Fang Hui had been waiting there for a long time, still only carrying a small black backpack, nothing else.

　　”Good morning, Bai Ling,” she greeted with a smile, “We have a distance from that person, let’s take the subway first.”

　　”Not necessary.” Bai Ling pressed the car key, and a nearby sedan opened its door, “I borrowed the counselor’s car.”

　　”…Is that so.”

　　Your counselor seems pretty nice.

　　After getting into the car, Fang Hui gave the address, a small street in the central urban area.

　　Bai Ling glanced at the map, okay, barely within the “Water Dragon LORD Miss” territory.

　　”Let’s go then.”

　　Stepping on the gas pedal, they roared off.

　　Nearby the school, in the greenbelt, a face slowly emerged from the bark of a pine tree planted artificially, and a head popped out of the ground.

　　”She left with a woman we’ve never seen before, don’t know where they’re going.”

　　”Should we follow?”

　　These were the reconnaissance scouts of the Yun Family. Since Yun Liang issued the order, these gray-clad people hidden in Tianhai City sprang into action.

　　With Yun Liang’s arrival, more Yun family members arrived over time, gathering together. There were enough people, and they were hiding right under Yuan Xiaoling’s nose.

　　Awakened individuals with all sorts of strange abilities can hide themselves quite easily.

　　The person hiding in the tree bark was the squad leader of this reconnaissance team. After some consideration, he made a decision.

　　”Follow her, she’s not powerful.”

　　What combat ability could a little wife have?

　　…

　　In the girls’ dormitory, Yuan Xiaoling skipped class as well. Not only herself, but she also dragged Gu Hui and Qiao Lili along.

　　”If the teacher asks, tell them that the great and lovely Water Dragon LORD Miss called you to discuss and improve game details.”

　　Qiao Lili yawned, “So, what are you going to do, Xiaoling?”

　　”I’m going to study.”

　　Yuan Xiaoling looked at Gu Hui, “Teach me how to communicate correctly with others.”

　　She wanted to be like Gu Hui and the system, a master communicator with high EQ.

　　Of course, learning this wasn’t for anything else, mainly to endure less punishment.

　　Gu Hui’s mouth twitched slightly, and she smiled bitterly, “Xiaoling, this kind of thing cannot be taught. It’s impossible for me to tell you what to say and then you repeat every word verbatim.”

　　Even an AI would struggle to learn properly.

　　”That’s fine, just tell me some tricks and basic principles, I’ll figure it out myself,” Yuan Xiaoling waved her hand, “Miss Water Dragon has insight unmatched across the web. In just a few months, she went from Third-tier to Fourth-tier peak, an unparalleled genius.”

　　Gu Hui and Qiao Lili looked at each other, and finally sighed.

　　”Alright Xiaoling, I’ll do my best. How much you learn depends on your… ah, no, talent.”

　　”First, I recommend you a book— ‘EQ.'”

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PS: Ningning’s S-grade cover is out, super cute! Although it didn’t reach a particularly large scale, we tried our best, wu wu. But we can work harder. In a couple of months, there might still be a chance. Mwah mwah!