You said you hated men, why are your eyes now full of love?-Chapter 56 - Another Day of Friendship

The most awkward thing in the world might just be reaching into a tub of popcorn during a movie and accidentally touching a stranger's hand… especially when she realizes you've been eating her popcorn.

Ji Mu's current situation is somewhat similar to the above example.

While Ruan Qingqing had rushed to the bathroom, he’d caught a glimpse of something peeking out of her bag.

Although he died at the age of 16 in his previous life, having lived two lives, there was no way he wouldn't recognize what a child's death shroud was.

He was shocked for about three seconds before he quickly realized that something was wrong.

Ruan Qingqing was certified by the system as a pure and innocent girl. Even in the original work, before she turned dark, she was naturally harmless and kind.

To say that she brought that shroud on purpose, he would never believe it.

Therefore, it was most likely due to some other reason...

Ji Mu decided to wait for the right moment to ask her directly.

That moment was now.

"Silly goose, is this thing yours?"

Staring blankly at the familiar object in the boy's hand, the color slowly drained from Ruan Qingqing's face.

Oh no! When did that…?

She clenched her sweaty palms.

Her usually slow brain was now working faster than ever.

She knew that denying it now would be tantamount to exposing her intentions.

So she couldn't lie at this moment.

She slowly lowered her head like a child caught doing something wrong.

"It's... mine."

This answer surprised Ji Mu.

He thought that given the silly goose's personality, she would instinctively deny it out of shyness.

But she admitted it so calmly...

It made him second-guess why she’d come to him today.

Was it really to study or...

Hiss, oh no!

Ji Mu panicked. His hand twitched, almost dropping the item.

"Ahem, uh... I mean... why did you bring this?"

He took a quiet step back, trying to maintain composure.

Ruan Qingqing noticed the movement.

And it was an instinctive, unhesitating move.

Her eyes dimmed.

Mu Mu, why such a reaction?

Do you really not want anything more than just friendship between us...?

The thought dug into her. Her thumb dug into her palm as her heart clenched.

But on the surface, Ruan Qingqing still maintained a normal tone as she replied.

"Someone was handing out flyers on the bus today. I took one and found this inside."

"Oh... I see."

"I was actually looking for an opportunity to throw it away." Ruan Qingqing paused for a few seconds, her voice barely audible. "But I didn't expect..."

…that you'd misunderstand.

He mentally filled in the rest of her sentence. Seeing her soft, wronged expression, Ji Mu, who had usually held a carefree attitude, felt a flicker of guilt.

"Sorry, silly goose, I thought..."

"It's okay, Mu Mu," Ruan Qingqing looked up, softening her tone and smiling slightly. "Anyone would think so in this situation."

"...Yeah," Ji Mu chuckled awkwardly.

Her thoughtfulness only made him feel worse.

“Uh... you must be hungry. I ordered some takeout earlier.”

He awkwardly rubbed his fingers together and quickly made his exit.

"Considering the time, it should be here soon. I'll check the door."

Phew...

As he stepped out, Ji Mu exhaled deeply.

I knew it. The silly goose was still the silly goose.

Before those rotten male leads messed with her, she really was pure as snow.

He almost thought her feelings of friendship towards him had taken a turn.

It almost scared him to death.

[Tsk, how many times have I told you, host? Don't be so full of yourself! Don't be so full of yourself!]

The system’s voice rang out, full of contempt.

[Even though you have the charm to attract girls, it's only for ordinary girls. As someone with the halo of the protagonist, how could Ruan Qingqing be attracted to you?]

That was then. This is now.

Times have changed, okay.

"Understood, sir!"

Ji Mu raised his hand in a salute, his expression serious and solemn.

After all the tests he'd run, he now trusted the system unconditionally.

As for questioning the authority of super-intelligent AI?

Ridiculous. Like your reasoning could be more convincing than the high-tech wisdom crystallized by the system!

…

20 minutes later.

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In the living room, Ji Mu, now starving, was tearing through the food on the dining table as soon as he received the takeout.

His cheeks puffed out, and within moments he had swallowed all the food in his mouth, then moved on to the next round of food.

In less than ten minutes, he had finished two large bowls of rice.

Fortunately, he had the foresight to prepare a large pot of rice earlier; otherwise, the takeout main dish wouldn’t have satisfied him.

Across from him, Ruan Qingqing watched with soft eyes.

Even though he was eating so voraciously, it somehow looked… harmonious on someone with Ji Mu's looks.

It was even... somewhat pleasing to the eye.

She didn't scold him or comment on his lack of manners.

On the contrary, she patiently scooped more rice and passed it to him.

"Eat slowly, Mu Mu, be careful not to choke."

What's with this hostess tone? Have I become a guest?

Suppressing the strange thought, Ji Mu nodded with a mouth full of food. “Got it.”

After answering, he lowered his head and continued to eat.

Ruan Qingqing silently watched him, her gaze unconsciously shifting.

He kept his eyes down, focusing on the food in front of him, and his thick eyelashes were even denser than most girls'. His thin lips were lightly glossed from the food, soft and glistening...

With an appetite like that... his stamina must be pretty good.

She wasn't sure why she suddenly thought of physical strength, or perhaps the word itself had a suggestive meaning.

Ruan Qingqing pinched the soft flesh on her thigh, trying to ignore the amorous scene that had slipped into her mind.

Ji Mu's hair had fallen forward slightly. His dark lashes fluttered. Some rice stuck to his lip. He licked it away without a care.

The tip of his tongue brushed his upper lip. His teeth flashed white for a moment as the grains disappeared into that warm red.

It was an ordinary action, but when he did it, it seemed so... sensual.

Ruan Qingqing's throat bobbed involuntarily and she swallowed.

She felt a little thirsty.

But... this thirst wasn't sudden. It had been simmering beneath the surface, flowing through her like heat in her blood, coiling in her throat.

Even after what happened in the bathroom...

It wasn't enough.

Her legs rubbed together beneath the table, fabric bunching as she tried to ease the sudden itch.

She hadn't expected that just eating face-to-face with the young man would test her willpower.

Ruan Qingqing looked at Ji Mu with a deep look in her eyes and sighed softly.

A serious sin indeed.

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