Where did this cat come from?
However, Yun Zhonghe had long been accustomed to Mu Jixue's attitude towards him, so he didn't mind too much. Instead, he felt this was a rare opportunity to get acquainted with Huang Aotian.
Starting is the hardest part. This relationship is like cross-dressing; there's only a zero time and countless times. As long as he can strike up a conversation once, Yun Zhonghe can reasonably interact with Huang Aotian in the future.
Yun Zhonghe was so moved he wanted to give Lin Zhongyu a thumbs-up. She had really helped him out, and his efforts to help her were not in vain.
As expected, the best way to get close to Huang Aotian was to first win over the female leads.
Yun Zhonghe cupped his hands: "I am Yun Zhonghe, a pleasure to meet you."
Mu Jixue: "..."
Lin Zhongyu nudged Mu Jixue with her shoulder: "Xue'er, Yun is greeting you."
"Ugh... I know, I am Mu Jixue." Mu Jixue reluctantly cupped her hands perfunctorily. If Xiao Yu hadn't urged her, she wouldn't have saluted Yun Zhonghe.
Lin Zhongyu was very helpless. She knew Mu Jixue had a deep misunderstanding of Yun Zhonghe and didn't want her to have too much contact with him, all for her own good.
But Lin Zhongyu also sincerely wanted Mu Jixue to understand the real Yun Zhonghe. He was not the person Mu Jixue imagined him to be.
Lin Zhongyu apologized to Yun Zhonghe: "Sorry, Yun, my friend might not be in a good mood today."
"It's fine, I understand. Then I won't disturb your enjoyment. Farewell."
Being able to meet Huang Aotian for the first time was already satisfying enough for him. Yun Zhonghe also felt it was inappropriate to stay any longer. He could almost see the anger gauge above Mu Jixue's head about to explode.
Huang Mao and Huang Aotian are like fire and water. Clearly, everyone is of the 'huang' generation, why so impatient?
Lin Zhongyu was very disappointed. Although Mu Jixue was usually playful, she was also quite sensible before. But why was she so uncooperative today?
This made her feel very uncomfortable.
Even if Mu Jixue disliked Yun Zhonghe, at least when she was introducing him, she should have been a little more cooperative.
Now it was so awkward, making Lin Zhongyu feel ashamed of Yun Zhonghe's kindness, making her want to find a hole to crawl into.
"That..."
Lin Zhongyu couldn't hold back after all. She immediately turned around and followed Yun Zhonghe: "Yun, my friend was a bit offensive just now, please don't mind. Is there anything I can do for you? I want to express my apology."
What?!
Hearing her best friend's words, Mu Jixue's eyes widened suddenly in shock.
Xiao Yu, what nonsense are you talking about!
Have you forgotten what I told you last night? This man is very dangerous. If you ask so naively, he will definitely ask you to do something very outrageous!
Immediately after, Lin Zhongyu's second sentence almost made Mu Jixue lose her composure.
"Yun seems to have bought a lot of things. How about I help Yun share some? Should I help you deliver them to your residence?"
Mu Jixue felt her mind buzzing, anxious about her childhood friend's ignorance.
Xiao Yu, you still want to go to that man's house? Are you crazy!
That place is a dragon's den and a tiger's lair. You won't be able to come out once you go in. You'll be eaten dry!
Mu Jixue was frantic. She quickly rushed forward and stood in front of Lin Zhongyu, her purple eyes staring sharply at Yun Zhonghe: "You beast, let go of Xiao Yu! If there's anything, come at me!"
Chapter 23: Quickly apologize to Yun!
Mu Jixue's voice was too loud, attracting the attention of many passersby. They immediately recognized Yun Zhonghe's identity.
After all, he was the notorious Yun Family Young Master, famous in Cangzhou City. Everyone knew that distinctive golden hair.
Looking at the cute girl who was shouting, she was another familiar celebrity, the pride of Cangzhou City, Mu Jixue!
And the one with black hair and twin ponytails next to her must be the legendary Lin Family daughter, right?
People love gossip, especially when these three with such distinct identities were together. The crowd immediately started brainstorming, coming up with various scenarios.
But they were all about the wicked Young Master Yun Zhonghe attempting to do something inappropriate to the Lin Family sisters.
"This Yun Family Young Master is really crazy. Does he even dare to target the direct disciple of a confirmed Elder of the Xuantian Sect? He must not want to live."
"I knew there was a reason he suddenly stood up for the Lin Family daughter at the Immortal Alliance yesterday. So this is what he was after. He couldn't wait until the second day."
"So it's true, a leopard can't change its spots. A wicked young master is a wicked young master."
Chatter.
Rustling.
Tao Jiu'er, who had been standing behind Yun Zhonghe watching, heard these dissenting opinions. She suddenly glared at the bystanders.
Although she was just Yun Zhonghe's personal maid, she was actually also an Dark Guard and had a Foundation Establishment stage cultivation.
That one glare directly scared the gossips out of their wits, and they hurried away.
Only Yun Zhonghe, Lin Zhongyu, and Mu Jixue were left on the scene.
"Xue'er, you, what nonsense are you talking about!"
Lin Zhongyu was completely stunned by Mu Jixue's absurd remarks just now. When she came to her senses, a wave of displeasure surged in her heart.
She had just heard the bystanders' comments, which were all groundless attacks on Yun Zhonghe. Although Yun Zhonghe had done nothing, they distorted the truth out of thin air.
Now she finally understood why Yun Zhonghe had such a bad reputation. Yun Zhonghe wasn't the problem; the people in this city were!
Immediately, Lin Zhongyu, who also suffered from the city's criticism, felt that she and Yun Zhonghe were practically the same kind of people, sharing the same plight.
Therefore, this time, she was very dissatisfied with Mu Jixue, the "source of trouble."
Mu Jixue felt a little guilty. She noticed the unpleasant look on her childhood friend's Face and realized that she had accidentally blurted out her thoughts.
Lin Zhongyu was angry: "Xue'er, you should apologize to Yun!"
Mu Jixue couldn't help but bite her lip. She was so anxious because she was thinking of Xiao Yu.
Her strong self-esteem made it impossible for her to bow her head in front of Yun Zhonghe no matter what, so she simply gave up: "Why should I apologize to him! Xiao Yu, you've been completely deceived by him. He just wants to use your innocence and kindness to gain your trust, and then plot against you. When he reveals his despicable and sinister true colors, you'll be completely..."
"You're not allowed to insult Yun like that anymore!" Lin Zhongyu snapped, scaring Mu Jixue into silence.
Mu Jixue had never seen Lin Zhongyu so angry.
Lin Zhongyu was very sad. She kindly introduced a friend to Mu Jixue, but not only did Mu Jixue not give her Face, she repeatedly attacked Yun Zhonghe.
Why did Mu Jixue do that? Did Yun harm her? Without any proof, just based on her own feelings, she pointed fingers at Yun Zhonghe?
Did Mu Jixue even take Lin Zhongyu seriously?
At this moment, Yun Zhonghe on the side was completely bewildered.
Wait, Huang Aotian and the female lead are arguing over him, a Huang Mao?!
And it feels like they're about to fall out.
What is going on?! You two are the ones who should be together, right?
Calm down, everyone calm down, don't argue over me! It's more important for you two to get along well than anything else.
"That... actually..."
"Yun, don't say anything, this is between us sisters!"
Lin Zhongyu's Aura surged, and she shouted at Yun Zhonghe, leaving him no room to interrupt.
Lin Zhongyu, this female lead who seemed strong and gentle, actually had a hidden side. Once she got angry, it was quite terrifying.
Yun Zhonghe actually wanted to say that he didn't really mind what Mu Jixue said just now.
Although Mu Jixue was straightforward, what she said was actually not wrong.
If Yun Zhonghe hadn't awakened his past life memories, he really would have been a bad egg. In Cangzhou City, there were people who could keep an eye on him, so he only did some outrageous things, but once he entered the Sect, he would have completely let himself go.
Besides, he did approach Lin Zhongyu with "ill intentions."
But two good sisters arguing was really not what he wanted, and it was even the opposite of Yun Zhonghe's goal. He was the one most afraid of them breaking up.
If the two separated, Huang Aotian would definitely think that Yun Zhonghe had stolen the female lead. Wouldn't that solidify the NTR situation?
Female lead, calm down. Let Huang Aotian scold if she wants to. Who told me I'm her good brother? I should bear it for you. It's most important for you two to live happily ever after. I really don't care at all!
It's just... the angry Lin Zhongyu really couldn't be stopped.
This couldn't help but remind Yun Zhonghe of a plot point in the original game: Lin Zhongyu fell out with Mu Jixue and left in a huff. As a result, a certain BOSS tried to intercept Lin Zhongyu, but was single-handedly killed by Lin Zhongyu, who wildly leaped a major stage.
At that time, a BOSS that even Huang Aotian, controlled by the player, couldn't defeat, was instantly killed by the enraged Lin Zhongyu.
So, it wasn't that Yun Zhonghe didn't want to stop her, but that he instinctively felt danger.
Yun Zhonghe sent a distress signal to Tao Jiu'er behind him, but the latter had an expression of watching a show with great interest, completely unconcerned.
Damn it...
"Xiao Yu..." At this moment, Mu Jixue was already feeling guilty. She knew she had lost her composure, so her attitude softened.
But Lin Zhongyu was already worked up, and Mu Jixue was even breathless under Lin Zhongyu's Aura. She actually felt like she couldn't defeat Lin Zhongyu.
"Xue'er, apologize!"
Mu Jixue gritted her teeth. If it were normally, once Lin Zhongyu got angry, she would definitely be the first to give in.
But in front of Huang Mao, she really couldn't bring herself to do it.
Mu Jixue clenched her fists and turned her Face away indignantly: "I won't!"
It was like a child throwing a tantrum.
As a result, Lin Zhongyu became even more angry and emphasized each word with increased intensity: "QUICKLY APOLOGIZE TO ME!"
"Ugh..." Mu Jixue was extremely wronged, tears almost falling.
"Xiao Yu, you idiot, I... I'm never talking to you again!"
Mu Jixue stomped her foot, threw out this sentence, turned around, and ran away.
Yun Zhonghe: "..."
Holy crap! Did they really fall out? Then I'm finished?!
Huang Aotian's heart is too fragile, isn't it? She cried after being scolded by her childhood friend a couple of times?
At the same time, the Book of Prophecy in his Sea of Consciousness suddenly issued a single-word warning again:
[Danger]
Heh, what a clear and simple hint, so easy to understand.
Yun Zhonghe suddenly felt like his head was twice its normal size.
Chapter 24: Emotional Crisis? Don't Panic, Huang Mao Will Act
An emotional crisis has appeared between Huang Aotian and the female lead, which is not a good sign.
Not only will Yun Zhonghe's plan to become Huang Aotian's good brother be ruined, but he might even be resented by Huang Aotian, heading towards a mutual demise and directly embracing the embrace of a death ending.
Yun Zhonghe would really appreciate that.
"Ah..."
Seeing Mu Jixue's retreating back, a hint of regret flashed across Lin Zhongyu's Face.
Was she too harsh?
However, she was indeed very upset just now, especially since she had already lectured Mu Jixue about making baseless accusations before, and she did it again today, which made her angry.
Lin Zhongyu rarely got angry.
For a moment, gloom and loneliness enveloped Lin Zhongyu. Her long eyelashes drooped slightly, and the feeling of sadness appeared incredibly beautiful.
"I, I'm sorry, Yun, you've seen a joke. I suddenly remembered I have something else to do, so I'll take my leave first."
Although Lin Zhongyu wanted to cheer up, how could Yun Zhonghe not see her dejection?
Falling out with Huang Aotian was indeed a big blow to her.
Before Yun Zhonghe could respond, Lin Zhongyu had already turned and quietly left. Her lonely back made one worry about what might happen.
"Oh my, Young Master, you really are a man full of sin. You actually made two good sisters argue over you. Doesn't that feel great?"
Tao Jiu'er came over and teased at this moment. Yun Zhonghe grinned, completely not understanding where the pleasure came from.