Chapter 304

Page 114

Let Her Out

[November 29, Friday]

[12:10]

Xiao Hai Tang had us gather at the Secret Passage Hut before we could even finish lunch. I brought Lin Hua and Xiao Lei directly there via teleportation (Sister Zi was on leave and didn’t come to school), and Yuzu, who had spent the morning in the Jewel, was also released to join us.

However, the scene inside the wooden house was somewhat eerie.

“What are you doing? Bullying?”

On the sofa was Xiao Cangyu, bound in a complex knot by Qiaojue, unable to move. A handkerchief was stuffed in her mouth.

Xiao Hai Tang rubbed Xiao Cangyu’s seaweed-like hair and said, “Didn’t you want to prepare a body for that child? Cangyu always skips classes and hides in the Student Council Office. It’s perfect for her.”

“Grr!! (X﹏X)”

Xiao Cangyu wriggled slightly as a sign of protest.

“Hmm, she doesn’t seem very willing?”

“It’s fine, that child is cheerful and optimistic, the opposite of my Cangyu. If Qianxia lends her body to Cangyu, maybe she can change?”

I don’t think there will be much change…

“It’s still about putting people first. Since Cangyu sister doesn’t want to, we shouldn’t force her. If it doesn’t work out, I can lend her my… Hey! Why did you kick me?”

Xiao Hai Tang flipped over the sofa and kicked me twice. I dared not challenge her leg skills and stepped back to the door, holding my buttocks.

She cursed, “Only you are a gentleman, right? We are all villains? We just hope Cangyu can overcome this introverted personality! Even Yang Qi agreed. Do you think we would harm her?”

“But after the exchange, Cangyu’s consciousness will hide in the restraint dream. How can she overcome psychological barriers?”

“Chairman, your stubborn head really doesn’t understand flexibility.”

Xiao Hai Tang rolled her eyes at me and asked, “Sister Ying, do you have a way to give control of the body to Qianxia sister while Cangyu continues to stay inside and watch?”

She was asking the question to the Cherry Sauce inside me. However, this guy only called Cherry Sauce ‘sister’ but used a nickname for me…

Taking over the voice, Cherry Sauce replied, “No problem, this will make things easier, but it might be a bit scary for Cangyu sister?”

The facial muscles moved involuntarily, the lips flapping uncontrollably. If I didn’t trust Cherry Sauce, this situation would indeed be terrifying. Cangyu would face such an out-of-control state, and it would be her whole body… I thought it was normal for her to be scared.

Lin Hua stepped forward and asked, “So, you want that child’s optimism to influence Xiao Cangyu?”

“Yes, Cangyu needs to change. Of course, I also like Qianxia sister… although she doesn’t quite like me.”

After all, that girl only cared about her chest, so someone like Xiao Hai Tang wouldn’t approach her proactively. The same went for Xiao Lei, but Xiao Lei expressed her feelings more directly. She would hug Xiao Qianxia and talk about games they both enjoyed, so their relationship was decent.

Xiao Hai Tang continued explaining her plan.

“I want Qianxia sister to go back to class as Cangyu.”

“No way, Qianxia can’t keep up with high school courses.”

“We don’t need her to actually attend classes, just let everyone see the outgoing Cangyu.”

“Big Sister Hai Tang, I think doing this will make her more introverted later…”

Xiao Lei said this, reaching out to remove the handkerchief from Cangyu’s mouth. The previously protesting Xiao Cangyu remained silent now.

Cherry Sauce crossed her arms and sighed, “Yesterday, I felt it wasn’t working out.”

She squatted in front of Xiao Cangyu, forcing the latter to look at her and said, “The world outside the internet isn’t full of malice. You don’t need to be so cautious when interacting with others. Everyone in the Student Council likes you and keeps pushing you forward!”

Cherry Sauce opened her palm, revealing a black ring with a metallic loop reflecting a cold blue light.

“Just wear this ring, and you can transfer Qianxia’s consciousness into you. For that child, can you help us with this?”

Cherry Sauce untied Cangyu’s ropes, hoping she would put on the ring herself.

“Mmm, I’m afraid… Ouch!”

Xiao Cangyu turned her face in fear, hitting Xiao Hai Tang’s ribs hard, nearly breaking her cute nose.

Xiao Hai Tang raised an eyebrow, pretending to be angry, “Don’t be so stubborn. Wear the ring properly!”

In the end, they forcefully put the ring on Xiao Cangyu’s ring finger.

“Sigh, how can you do this…”

Xiao Cangyu murmured in pain but soon leaned back powerless, staring blankly as Qianxia took over her body.

“…Hmm?”

She blinked quickly, regaining her vitality, her eyes rolling.

This agility clearly wasn’t Cangyu’s.

“Woo, it actually worked!”

Cherry Sauce seemed surprised, so she wasn’t sure?

— “I originally thought Heavenly Path wouldn’t leave loopholes. But my angle of exploiting bugs is quite unique. Maybe Grandfather and Lord Hai can escape through consciousness transfer.”

It was similar, but different.

After all, Qianxia’s cage wasn’t created by Heavenly Path, but the Divine Court and Temple were tailor-made luxury prisons by Heavenly Path for Master and Lord Hai.

— “But it’s worth a try, right?”

“Ling Meng sister!”

Xiao Cangyu…

No, wait.

Xiao Qianxia threw herself into my arms, rubbing against the artificial breasts excitedly, “I’m not dreaming! Qianxia really came out!”

Feeling this difficult joy, Xiao Hai Tang patted her back to comfort her and reminded, “Even though it’s temporary, you’re borrowing another sister’s body now!”

“I know, it’s better than staying in a dream!”

Lin Hua also reminded, “So, you should thank the sister lending you her body!”

“Uh-huh!”

Qianxia nodded and ran to the mirror on the wardrobe door, saying to her reflection, “Thank you, sister! But this sister is so flat!”

Children say what they think… but it hurts.

I wonder how Xiao Cangyu feels now. Maybe she’s screaming internally.

— “I can help you connect with her, but considering her personality, even telepathy won’t yield much.”

Dial tone — Dial tone — Dial tone —

Wei, are you there, Cangyu?

— “Aaaah!!! Ling Meng sister save me!!!”

Click. (Hang up)

Even though it was telepathy, Cangyu’s voice was so loud it was deafening. I jolted and hung up the telepathic connection.

— “What are you doing?”

I dug my ears and replied, “My ears feel like they’re going deaf.”

— “Telepathy has no real sound, how can you go deaf?”

Cherry Sauce said this and dialed again.

Dial tone — Dial tone —

— “Ugh! Why did Ling Meng sister hang up?”

Xiao Cangyu’s consciousness asked again, still loudly, but I was prepared this time and didn’t hang up.

“Calm down. Why aren’t you speaking so loudly normally?”

Others couldn’t hear Xiao Cangyu’s telepathy, but my response was audible. Qianxia, not knowing what I was saying, ran to me and blinked at me. I gently scratched her head, making her giggle.

— “Don’t touch my head! It’s embarrassing. Ling Meng sister, give me back my body!”

Xiao Cangyu’s reaction was hysterical. If she had control of her body, she would have hidden somewhere by now.

“Although I want to respect your opinion, this decision isn’t mine…”

Xiao Hai Tang asked, “Chairman, are you talking to Cangyu?”

“Yeah, Cherry Sauce took over her thoughts… Do you want to listen?”

“No, just comfort Cangyu.”

Xiao Hai Tang refused straightforwardly and then took Qianxia’s arm.

“Qianxia sister, you’ll substitute for this sister in class this afternoon and can’t blow your cover. Are you confident?”

“Uh-huh! Yes!”

Although she nodded confidently, I knew this child hadn’t thought it through.

Xiao Hai Tang was happy. She led Qianxia to the door, saying, “Let’s go eat something good now! Act smart, follow my lead, okay?”

Qianxia nodded obediently.

“Okay! I’ll follow Big Sister Hai Tang!”

—————

From the moment we left the wooden house, Xiao Cangyu’s wails never stopped. I could only give control of the body to Cherry Sauce and focus on comforting this unexpectedly noisy girl.

— “Don’t mind the noise. Actually, Cangyu’s chat messages are similar to this. Telepathy is a deeper expression of thoughts, closer to one’s true nature.”

That’s what Cherry Sauce said.

— “Cangyu, is there anything you want to do but are too afraid to?”

I considered and decided to find some topics to distract her.

— “Many things… Sister Ling Meng, why are you asking?”

We could only communicate through telepathy, and my communication with Cangyu had never been this frequent. Perhaps it was more than all our previous exchanges combined.

— “If you can’t do something, let Qianxia do it with you. I hope you understand that many things aren’t as scary as they seem.”

— “It’s really scary to have your body controlled!”

— “Cough, worrying about this won’t help. Your big sister Hai Tang won’t let you off, so tell me what you want to do but are afraid of.”

— “Mm, let me think…”

Cangyu fell into thought and didn’t reach a conclusion until we arrived at the dome cafeteria.

Cherry Sauce asked, “Still haven’t decided? We need to order food.”

— “…I want to properly thank those who have taken care of me.”

I was somewhat surprised but couldn’t help smiling. Despite her defensive exterior, her inner kindness remained. This might be the influence of Xiao Hai Tang and the others.

— “But this is something you can’t delegate. Wait until you can interact with others properly, then express your gratitude personally.”

Seeing the beauty in the young girl’s heart, I felt genuinely happy…