The Daily Life Of A Cyberpunk Magician-Chapter 553 - 290: If Only Cheng Ge Hadn’t Died So Early
The sound of water from the bathroom splattered intermittently, and Liu Tingruo glanced again in that direction, her eyes slightly drooping.
After such a suspicion arose in her heart, the first emotion she felt was not anger or resentment, but a kind of melancholic loss.
How strange it was. With her personality, she would have been outraged by such a sordid affair, bursting into the bathroom to drag Jiang Shu out for a confrontation.
But now, she only felt an overwhelming sense of abandonment and a deep sorrow at the impending loss of Jiang Shu.
For a moment, she even thought about pretending that nothing had happened, because she instinctively resisted the idea of losing Jiang Shu.
Losing Jiang Shu...
She lay back on the soft bed, her eyes wide open, staring fixedly at the ceiling, saying nothing.
The mere thought of such a thing filled her with sincere fear, quickly followed by a suffocating feeling.
A suffocation that seeped into her marrow, as if someone was gripping her heart tightly.
However, Liu Tingruo was also well aware that if such an event really did transpire, she would definitely leave Jiang Shu.
No matter how much she liked him, it would not do.
Liu Tingruo also had her pride and her bottom line. She didn’t like to share; when it came to her possessions, she didn’t want to share a single thing with anyone else.
Share Jiang Shu?
That was absolutely impossible.
Yet, she sighed heavily after a moment’s thought.
But why? Why had Jiang Shu become like this?
She reached out her hand, and Xiao Ba immediately understood and hurried over.
"Mirror," Liu Tingruo said indifferently.
Xiao Ba then activated the camera, projecting the image in front of Liu Tingruo.
Liu Tingruo examined her reflection on the Simulated Light Screen, searching carefully for any flaws.
Her long nocturnal lifestyle had given her a slight shadow under her eyes, making her look less lively.
This could be improved with makeup, but in the privacy of her own home, she would naturally remove her makeup and return to her natural state.
However, these past few days living with Jiang Shu, she hadn’t stayed up late, so she looked much better than when she was working.
Then, she continued to search for flaws on her face.
Acne...
She had only had it twice during her early teenage years, and naturally, she had none now.
Wrinkles...
Although she looked carefully, she couldn’t find a trace of them.
Her facial skin remained pale and firm, very delicate.
Moreover, perhaps because of being well-nourished, she felt that her face looked even more radiant than before, fair with a healthy blush.
She didn’t think the problem was with her. At twenty-six, she was far from being an old woman.
Furthermore, she never neglected her skincare routine. As a woman in the field of scientific research, she understood better than the average wealthy lady how to maintain her appearance.
And she had enough confidence that even after ten more years, no man in Lonely City could ignore her allure.
So...
There could only be one reason.
Jiang Shu had grown tired of her.
Or perhaps he had been seduced by another woman.
Liu Tingruo lowered her gaze slightly, feeling a surge of anger that she could not express, followed by a tightness in her chest.
She should have known.
A man as outstanding and charming as Jiang Shu would definitely be coveted by other women, yet she had been foolishly immersed in her research in the Fifth District...
No, that’s not right. If other women took the bait so easily, then it meant that Jiang Shu was no good either.
With that thought, Liu Tingruo’s eyes turned cold again.
She wouldn’t think that Jiang Shu’s infidelity was because of another woman. Comparatively, the problem with Jiang Shu himself was surely bigger.
At that moment, the Tablet Spirit Xiao Yi passed by the doorway, quietly prying open the door to peek inside.
Jiang Shu was showering, while Ruo Ma lay on the bed.
Emmm...
But the atmosphere seemed a bit off.
What’s the situation?
It wore a surprised expression, and just then, it heard a faint female voice.
"Xiao Yi, come in."
Xiao Yi wanted to withdraw its head, but it had no neck, so it simply lowered its head to show its guilt.
Having caused trouble so often, it didn’t know which issue Ruo Ma was addressing, and with the term "Spirit Technique" still with... Jiang Taigong, it couldn’t peer into Ruo Ma’s heart.
But its steps didn’t hesitate as it walked towards Ruo Ma’s window side with its little-shoed feet, tap tap tap, and then it looked up at Ruo Ma.
Now Ruo Ma was sitting on the edge of the bed, looking down at it with an expressionless face.
Yi: Ruo Ma, what do you need from me?
Yi: If it’s within my ability, I will surely do it.
"Um," Liu Tingruo nodded slightly, "I’ll ask you a few questions, just answer them truthfully."
Xiao Yi saluted solemnly, its demeanor serious.
Yi: I will certainly tell all that I know and spare no detail.
"Um," Liu Tingruo nodded again, but she didn’t dive straight into her interrogation; instead, she chose an indirect approach.
If she asked directly, she worried that Xiao Yi would give her the runaround, and by the time Jiang Shu finished showering, she would have no chance to ask.
After all, these four Tablet Spirits were truly loyal to Jiang Shu.
"Just now, after the magic performance ended until Jiang Shu returned, were all four of you by his side?" Liu Tingruo inquired.
That was the first thing she needed to confirm.
Xiao Yi nodded.
And yet Liu Tingruo slightly furrowed her brows, sadness creeping into her heart.
They didn’t even bother to hide it in front of the Tablet Spirits?
