Chapter 153

Chapter Twenty-One: Ningning Doesn’t Know Oh

　　”Don’t rush, don’t rush, it’s not over yet.”

　　Even though Gu Hui wanted to end this ridiculous class, she felt that if Yuan Xiaoling directly practiced what she just ‘enlightened’ upon, she and Qiao Lili would have to help Ningning dry her bedsheet early the next morning.

　　So she should teach a bit more.

　　”Still not done? Isn’t it complicated,” Yuan Xiaoling sat back down again, “You tell me.”

　　”There’s still one point about perspective-taking. After observing the situation, you need to think from the other person’s point of view. Not just observe the problem and consider it according to your own way of thinking, then decide there’s no issue.”

　　After Gu Hui finished speaking, she specifically glanced at Blonde-haired Maiden’s Dabeitù.

　　For example, someone holding a cup of milk tea in one hand and a bag in another, when their phone rings, they don’t know what to do. But if it were Ningning, she could place the milk tea on Dabeitù, drink while answering the call.

　　What might be a big problem for others, isn’t an issue for Ningning. That’s why perspective-taking is important.

　　”I get it, it’s all about empathy,” Yuan Xiaoling said, “I’ve completely understood.”

　　”Uh… hopefully.”

　　…………

　　As Bai Ling’s words faded, the room’s deathly silent atmosphere finally stirred slightly.

　　”But I still don’t know until now, who exactly my enemy is.” Ding Shumei raised her head and said, “What exactly happened back then?”

　　Her eyes, Bai Ling was very familiar with, were those of someone clutching onto a last straw of dissatisfaction amidst despair, accompanied by confusion.

　　Originally intending to fob her off, but seeing this look, so similar to her own past, Bai Ling changed her mind.

　　”I can tell you, but we need to switch to a safer place.” She said.

　　”Safe?” Fang Hui snapped back to reality and looked towards the window direction.

　　It was around 11 AM, nearing noon, the sunlight was slightly blinding. The empty alley entrance, under the shadow of aged leaves, flickered slightly.

　　A head emerged first from the ground.

　　”This chick drives fast, good thing we caught up.” He muttered.

　　Earth-dodging abilities are not only great for hiding but also skilled in quick movement on land, thus naturally becoming the captain of this scout team.

　　After a while, another face appeared from the tree bark.

　　”Captain, I’ve checked here, there’s basically no local information. We’re not even sure how many people live in these buildings. As for the woman she brought from school, there’s no news on her either.”

　　”In that case, report it upwards, no need to tell me.”

　　He was a scout, only responsible for gathering information, not analyzing intelligence.

　　”What you guys need to do is find a place where you can see inside the windows and take pictures of the situation,” he said, “Check if the girl named Bai Ling is inside, what she’s doing, who she’s meeting. If possible, try to eavesdrop on conversations.”

　　This scout team was transferred from the Yun Family, highly professional, with abilities that complement each other and extensive task experience.

　　”On the balcony opposite the window, there’s a dead potted plant,” said the face on the tree bark, “I can make use of it.”

　　The others hidden in the tree trunk and soil all showed their skills.

　　The captain didn’t lag behind; the dead pot had plenty of soil, after some effort, he transferred himself up there too.

　　Now he could see!

　　Inside the window, the White-haired Maiden was indeed sitting there, talking with two other women. Their emotions and facial expressions were intense, seemingly discussing something important.

　　He called his companion nearby, just as he wanted him to use his ability to listen, when suddenly someone said:

　　”Captain, bad news, the ‘Water Dragon LORD Miss’s Garrison Unit’ is coming!”

　　Since the game has been released for so long, they all knew that Yuan Xiaoling had fixed military deployments in the city.

　　The captain was startled, discovered so quickly? Are Water Dragon LORD Miss’s subordinates this perceptive?

　　He glanced out the window, just in time to see the three people inside looking over. The corner of the White-haired Maiden’s mouth curled into a playful smile.

　　Could she have noticed us? Impossible!

　　Isn’t it online that she’s Enhancement-type?!

　　The scout captain didn’t have time to curse “fake.news”, immediately pulling himself out of the dirt and signaling others to retreat quickly.

　　As long as they reached the ground, as long as they landed in that muddy patch downstairs, they’d be safe.

　　”Everyone, quick retreat…”

　　Before he finished speaking, he froze, unable to move, like hitting pause. The others were the same, some half-stuck in the pot, in strange postures.

　　Soon, metal blades cutting through the air came…

　　Ten minutes later, several heavy vehicles stopped at the alley entrance.

　　”White Miss, we arrived late, fortunately without delay, the enemies have been annihilated.”

　　Belonging to Water Dragon LORD Miss, the first garrison corps of the central district of Tianhai City, due to insufficient manpower, temporarily only having titles without formal organization, the corps commander said:

　　”It’s strange, when we attacked, these people were frozen in place, offering no resistance.”

　　The corps commander thought, maybe these were reconnaissance personnel, their skills not focused on combat.

　　Bai Ling didn’t explain, just gestured for Ding Shumei and Fang Hui to get in the car.

　　After everything was sorted out, the corps commander came beside her and whispered:

　　”Sorry White Miss, we were in a hurry, didn’t notice the items in the area, your car…”

　　”No problem,” Bai Ling said indifferently, “Just file a war damage bill with finance.”

　　In a classroom of the Physical Education Department at Tianhai University,

　　Sophomore students were attending an extracurricular class. The academic advisor stood on the podium, explaining the things to pay attention to this semester, as well as which electives were mandatory.

　　As he spoke, he felt his mobile phone vibrating, took it out, and revealed a helpless smile.

　　There would definitely come a day, it was bound to happen.

　　”You continue studying independently, I’ll send the rest in the group chat later.”

　　Saying that, the academic advisor walked out of the classroom briskly.

　　Dude’s going to pick up a new car.

　　……

　　”The situation is this, originally in Tianhai City, there was a dormant, mysterious force, speculated to be a high-level spiritual power mutation form. That day, the people from Four Squares Academy learned that the institution was about to be dissolved, the promise of recruiting them wouldn’t be fulfilled, which is… unconditional layoffs.”

　　Sitting in the first legion’s garrison base, finding a bright and airy room, Bai Ling sat down and narrated:

　　”The emotional spiritual power they erupted during their argument activated this force, and in turn, it influenced them, accelerating emotional loss of control. Finally, after everyone lost consciousness and slaughtered each other, this force consumed them.”

　　Bai Ling observed Ding Shumei’s expression, listless and numb, hearing the detailed truth didn’t invigorate her.

　　Because this wasn’t good news, but rather a detailed medical history in a death notice.

　　”One of the two people who recruited them died on the day of the Four Squares Academy incident, the other was devoured by that thing not long ago,” Bai Ling continued, “Therefore, it is the sole surviving murderer.”

　　Ding Shumei was silent for a while, slowly opening her hoarse throat: “What do you want to know?”

　　Uh, what to know… Bai Ling was a little perplexed.

　　Something like Inner Stone of the Mind definitely couldn’t be explained clearly, and it was too complex. But how could she make the other party understand her meaning?

　　”I want to know if there’s any most beautiful, most unforgettable moment in his life.”

　　Ding Shumei blankly stared at her, unsure whether she didn’t understand or didn’t remember.

　　At this moment, Fang Hui gently pulled her sleeve.

　　”Bai Ling classmate, I think she heard your request, she just needs some time.”

　　Given her current state, asking her to recall happy things was truly pushing her limits.

　　Bai Ling took a while to react, tightening her pretty face:

　　”Just rest here first, it’s very safe here. Once I deal with that thing, no one will be watching you anymore.”

　　After saying that, she looked at Fang Hui: “Same goes for you, judging from the situation earlier, those people targeted people who interacted with me, so you also…”

　　”No problem,” Fang Hui smiled, “I should thank you for helping my friend fulfill a long-held wish.”

　　Great, both of them were easy to communicate with.

　　Bai Ling stepped out of the door, gave instructions to the first legion commander, then randomly pointed to a driver to send her back to school.

　　After she left, Fang Hui returned to this room and sat next to Ding Shumei.

　　”It’s fine, I’ve already anticipated it, I just need some time to accept it,” Ding Shumei said, “Don’t worry about me.”

　　Fang Hui didn’t say anything, just patted her hand.

　　Ding Shume chuckled bitterly: “Seems like your inner strength surpasses mine.”

　　Both received the verdict today, yet she could hide her emotions well.

　　”Maybe because I still have things I want to do,” Fang Hui softly said.

　　After a while, Ding Shume asked: “Are you not telling White Miss your identity?”

　　They were both family members of victims from the Four Squares Academy incident.

　　Fang Hui nodded, then shook her head: “I’m not sure.”

　　Initially, not telling Bai Ling was just to play it safe and see the situation. Now knowing the other side had no ill intentions, she still didn’t speak up.

　　Perhaps, because she didn’t want to be like Ding Shume, displaying her sorrow and pain.

　　And through Bai Ling’s request, she had already understood that Bai Ling sought a memory, a deeply moving beautiful memory.

　　But memories, no matter how beautiful they may seem in memory, when built on the broken reality before your eyes, cause even deeper dull pain.

　　If she revealed her true identity, it meant she would have to provide this memory, feeling this deep dull pain piercing the heart.

　　”I want to wait a bit longer, wait a bit.”

　　After saying that, she stood up, preparing to return to her room to rest.

　　”I also know someone’s location,” Ding Shume suddenly said, “Take White Miss to find her.”

　　……

　　When Bai Ling returned to school, she found a crowd gathered near the parking station at the school gate, not knowing what they were watching.

　　She wasn’t interested in such matters, casually glanced twice, and headed straight to the Broadcasting Department Dormitory.

　　Returning to school, the first thing to do was to find Ningning.

　　And at this moment, by the school gate parking lot, a flashy McLaren was parked there, drawing countless students and teachers to watch, its streamlined body making everyone unable to look away.

　　The academic advisor stood beside the car, with a set of car keys on his waist, standing there radiating confidence.

　　”Old Ma, what’s going on, how did you drive a supercar, did you win the lottery?” A familiar person asked.

　　”No, it’s just a small surprise in life,” the academic advisor blew his non-existent bangs.

　　It was quite strange, he went to the designated location Bai Ling sent earlier to pick up the car, which was also one of Water Dragon LORD Miss’s bases.

　　Originally planning to randomly exchange for a slightly better sedan, unexpectedly, people there stopped him, saying since you often lend the car to White Miss, slow speed would delay things, choose a faster one. There happened to be this car in the garage, so he drove it back.

　　He began praying to Bai Ling, hoping she would drive more wildly in the future. If it broke down every day, perhaps within two years, he could get a Pagani Huayra.

　　What a great classmate, wonder what Bai Ling is doing now, wishing her a wonderful day… oh no, it’s evening now, saying ‘day’ is a bit late.

　　Then wishing her a wonderful night.

　　……

　　When Bai Ling entered the Broadcasting Department Girls Dormitory, Yuan Xiaoling and two roommates were in the dormitory.

　　”I’m back,” she opened the door and said, “Today I gained some insights.”

　　Waiting for a few seconds, there was no response, Bai Ling curiously looked over and saw Yuan Xiaoling tilting her little face to look at her.

　　Like observing some experimental data.

　　”What’s wrong with you?”

　　”Nothing’s wrong, you just said you gained some insights today, right,” Yuan Xiaoling sweetly smiled, “Congratulations to you.”

　　Bai Ling slightly frowned.

　　At this moment, Gu Hui suddenly pulled Qiao Lili: “Let you guys chat, we’ll go for a walk.”

　　Seeing Yuan Xiaoling’s starting gesture, she sensed trouble, unable to bear to watch further.

　　Bai Ling didn’t suspect anything, thinking they were just avoiding.

　　”Today I found the first important family member and brought the person to the base, protecting them,” she said, “Unfortunately, she needs time to recover, I didn’t get what I wanted today.”

　　Ordinary people are still too fragile, can’t compare with herself. Bai Ling thought, that day at Four Squares Academy being tricked by the Inner Stone of the Mind, one second full of painful memories in front of her eyes, the next second she immediately remembered Ningning’s Dabeitù.

　　See, switching between painful things and beautiful ones seamlessly is actually quite simple.

　　”That’s right, what a pity.”

　　Huh?

　　Bai Ling finally realized something was off, aside from the weird response content, the sentence was spoken too slowly, like delayed by a few seconds.

　　Looking closely, Yuan Xiaoling had nothing else in her hands, just tilting her little face expectantly looking at her, not distracted.

　　”What’s really wrong with you?” Bai Ling seriously asked.

　　Yuan Xiaoling blinked her eyes, her beautiful eyelashes like little brushes, brushing brush brush, her smart little brain seemed to be performing some complex precise calculations.

　　A few seconds later, she lightly parted her cherry lips:

　　”Are you full of questions? Ningning doesn’t know either.”

　　……

　　The death news of the scout team was transmitted back to the neighborhood base earlier.

　　At the moment they disconnected, the operator knew something was wrong and reported it to Yun Liang immediately.

　　”Is that so, I know.”

　　But Yun Liang didn’t seem particularly concerned, instead, Xin Lan was anxiously jumping around at the door.

　　”What to do, what to do, this team Yun Liang brother brought from Yun Family, all top-notch elites, losing so many must hurt a lot.”

　　The guard at the door glanced at her, originally wanting to say something, but seeing her state, decided not to.

　　”All because of that scheming big-chested Fanny Yuan Xiaoling, likes to manipulate plots and set traps, what a despicable person!”