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[Lin Yingchun: ...Yijie, are you coming to the club today?]
[Li Yijie: @Lin Yingchun, Cheng, I'll be back shortly after I finish explaining things here.] [Mrs. Mingzhu: ...]
Mingzhu stared silently at the photo of herself and Li Yijie.
Looking at myself in the photo, mistaking the crocodile for a real one, and at Li Yijie's innocent smile in the photo.
For a moment, my heart was filled with complex emotions. As the saying goes:
The gatekeeper yearns to fall, and the demons of hell await his salvation at every moment. Similarly, the more meticulous a person is, the more bewildered they will be by such a simple thing. "So... what is that?"
Upon hearing Mingzhu's question, Ji Yijie replied.
"That's called a photograph. It preserves the most beautiful moments of life, as brilliant instants." Mingzhu was speechless, unsure how to respond.
"Mingzhu, welcome to the Inner World Exchange Group."
“We’re all family in this group. You don’t need to wear the mask of a 'trendy woman' anymore; you can be your most authentic self.” Li Yijie smiled and solemnly extended his hand.
"In my country, shaking hands signifies friendship. Come on."
Upon hearing this, Mingzhu hesitated for a moment before sending Rouyi over. Oh well... it's a different world anyway.
Having a group of friends from another world doesn't seem so bad, does it?
A slight smile played on her lips, indicating she was in a good mood.
Chapter 16 The Salty Taste at Your Fingertips
"So, can I also know my own destiny?"
Now that they've become friends, Mingzhu naturally acts much more naturally than before.
Her once tense legs were now casually draped over the ground; this lazy version of Lady Mingzhu possessed a unique charm. Li Yijie tried hard not to look at the woman, only thinking that Prince Han An was truly enjoying his meal.
If he had a stunning beauty like Mingzhu as his girlfriend, he'd practically drown in her water every day! *cough cough*
Of course, this isn't to say that Lin Yingchun is bad. It's just that they each have their own unique characteristics, and there's no question of which is better or worse.
“That’s right, I’m also aware of what’s happening in your world, so I was able to guess your identity immediately.” “But out of respect for you, it doesn’t matter whether you agree or refuse.”
The existence of a chat group signifies a changed future, so Ji Yijie doesn't believe the other party can't survive without knowing the future. Mingzhu, who had been observing Li Yijie's gaze, blushed slightly upon seeing the fiery look in his eyes. She teased him with a confident, assertive air,
"Is it good-looking?" Li Yijie was taken aback. "What?"
"Sister's legs~"
As she spoke, Mingzhu placed her legs into Li Yijie's arms, while she maintained her sitting posture thanks to her excellent waist strength.
"My brother has given me a future, such a great kindness... This is the only way I can repay him."
"Alright, little brother, you can send me my future direction while controlling my legs."
The word "control" was used by Mingzhu in a very ambiguous way. What to do?
Seeing those alluring long legs in black stockings right in his arms, Li Yijie swallowed hard.
As the saying goes, hesitation leads to defeat! "Then I won't hold back!"
He pressed it down with one hand, carefully savoring the sensation that stirred his soul.
He fumbled around, explored... and then fumbled again. "Hmm~"
"Little brother, it's impolite to stretch your arm any further!"
Li Yijie snapped out of his daze at Mingzhu's slightly teasing words.
Feeling the slight saltiness on his fingertips, his cheeks flushed slightly. "I've sent you the memory copy. I have other things to do!"
After saying that, Li Yijie hurriedly ran away through the portal, making Mingzhu giggle.
It wasn't exactly revenge; it was more like a neighborly older sister finding pleasure in teasing a little boy. But as she laughed, Mingzhu shut her mouth.
Her pretty face flushed red, and she lowered her head, remaining silent for a long time.
Meanwhile, Squirtle, who had watched the entire process, stared with a regretful expression at the now-closed portal. He scratched his bald head with his tiny paws, his expression full of disappointment.
No. Where is my master? What did my master do?
Now the problem is, her owner is gone, what should she, as a Pokémon, do? "Squirrel! Squirrel!"
The next second, Squirtle's eyes lit up, and he quickly jumped into Madam Mingzhu's arms. "Squirtle! Squirtle!"
[New mistress, contact your master quickly! His dearest Squirtle is still in this world!] This action also broke Mingzhu's composure.
She stared blankly as the adorable little creature hopped and skipped around in front of her, then grabbed it. A soft hum echoed from the fragrant boudoir.
"Hmph, you played around and then ran away. Your master is such a heartless man."
"My little darling, from now on you'll follow me, and that will be how you atone for his sins~"
[Mrs. Mingzhu: Your pet is with me. Let me play with it for a couple of days, then I'll return it to you.]
"Well, that explains why something felt off." Li Yijie shook his head, both amused and exasperated.
[Li Yijie: Let her stay with you for now. These are the training methods for this little one...]
[Li Yijie: Don't underestimate that little guy just because he's small. With proper training, he's no less powerful than the unparalleled experts of your world.]
He originally planned to train Squirtle himself, but then he thought that the modern environment might not be suitable for Pokémon with their naturally warlike nature.
Now that he's been behaving intimately with Mingzhu, he naturally has to make some kind of gesture. [Mrs. Mingzhu: Is this your compensation?]
[Li Yijie: No, this is a testament to our platonic friendship. It just so happens that your world is rather turbulent, which is more suitable for the growth of Pokémon.]
Pokémon and Rookies are quite similar; both possess extremely strong resilience. Their only problem is killing, since Pokémon are inherently kind.
However, with Mingzhu's meticulous mind, she must have figured out what was going on.
Consider it entrusting the child to the other party for care. Mingzhu remained silent for a long time afterward.
Seeing that things weren't going well, the members of the group chat went about their own business.
Ji Yijie checked the time and, finding he still had time, ran to the classroom. About an hour and a half later, he emerged from the tedious class. Just then, he bumped into Lin Yingchun, who was already waiting at the door.
She was wearing a white shirt and a black pencil skirt. Despite being a college student, she exuded the aura of a mature, sophisticated woman.
However, when facing Li Yijie, this mature woman transforms into the most innocent little girl.
She shyly linked her arm with Li Yijie's. "Yijie, will you come with me to the club?"
"I'll introduce you to my best friend so you can get to know each other. That will make things easier for our next move," Li Yijie said with amusement.
"What's the next move? I don't know anything about it," Lin Yingchun said with a smile, rolling her eyes at him.
"Of course it's a harem operation within the club. Given how much of a womanizer you are, it's hard to say whether you'll ever be devoted to me alone in the future."
"Since your heart will eventually be taken over by other girls, why don't I take the initiative and arrange some sisters in my harem to create a love triangle? That makes perfect sense, doesn't it?"
Of course, these were all just excuses from Lin Yingchun.
The reality was that Li Yijie was incredibly strong, and she couldn't handle it alone. Although she felt somewhat humiliated and ashamed, Lin Yingchun understood her situation.
Perhaps... the memory copy that Li Yijie posted before was correct; she was indeed a rather weak woman.
Aside from having a decent impact, she's completely useless. Being driven to this point by her boyfriend, going and coming back repeatedly, is a bit embarrassing!
Chapter 17 Sensual Unspoken Rules
"What nonsense! Where did all these 'battlegrounds' come from?" Li Yijie glared at Lin Yingchun, somewhat speechless.
The term "battlefield" has always been associated with the emotional turmoil experienced by women who are weak and incompetent in matters of the heart. His infidelity is open and aboveboard; his conduct befits the group leader and his position. Even if some girls might get jealous, wouldn't it be easier to simply distance themselves?
There's an old saying that goes, if you really can't agree on anything, just cut ties early and say, "Hehe, let's go."
Lin Yingchun chuckled and took Li Yijie's hand as they walked towards the club.
However, just as she was about to enter the club, she let go of his hand and then said with a pleading expression.
"Yijie, I'm seen as a rather strict person in their eyes, could you please cooperate a little?" At this moment, Li Yijie remembered.
Lin Yingchun is a classic character who is highly aggressive but not defensive. She shows her feminine side in front of her lover, wanting someone to rely on.
Within the club, she was the only tall person, so the club president was considered quite authoritative by everyone. "Okay."
Li Yijie naturally had no reason to refuse.
So the two of them entered the club one after the other.
By this time, the film and drama club already had many members.
Liu Xiaozai and Lin Jiayu were discussing which hot pot restaurant was better at a nearby table.
Vice President Jiang Yuhan was engrossed in revising the script, occasionally taking a bite of the meatball snack that Li Shuxin was eating next to her. Bai Jiazhen, on the other hand, looked dejected, lying on her side on the sofa.
Song Yunqi and Wu Ziyu, who were nearby, were watching a romance drama on their phones and laughing to themselves. The entire club was quiet and peaceful.
But with a distinct sound of footsteps, everyone immediately put down what they were doing and turned to their work. Lin Yingchun, holding a Squirtle in her arms, looked around the clubhouse as if conducting an inspection.
"Hey everyone, take a break from what you're doing. I have an announcement to make." "We have a new member in our club. Come over and say hello."
As soon as she finished speaking, Liu Xiaoran, who was the most outgoing and socially awkward, spotted Li Yijie behind Lin Yingchun. So she smiled and waved.
"Junior Li! Welcome to the club!" Li Yijie nodded with a smile.
"Thank you, Senior Sister Liu. I am also honored to join this big family."
Lin Yingchun saw them catching up but didn't say anything. She simply sat down next to Bai Jiazhen casually, stroking the turtle's head as she spoke.
"Well... since I happened to run into them yesterday, I won't repeat the introduction." As she spoke, she pointed to the two people sitting at the computer desk.
That blond guy is the vice president of our club; his name is Jiang Yuhan.
"As for that purple-haired girl next to her who hasn't even swallowed her food yet, you'd better stay away from her in the future, lest you catch her 'intellectualism'." After saying that, Jiang Yuhan gave Lin Yingchun a helpless glare, then took Ji Shuxin's hand and greeted her with a serious expression.
"Although I don't know why Lin Yingchun brought you in, now that you're in the club, we're friends. Welcome to the club." "Her name is Ji Shuxin. She's also a member of our club and one of our scriptwriters."
Li Yijie understood why Lin Yingchun disliked Li Shuxin. One of them prioritized speed and results.
As the president of the club, Lin Yingchun's first priority is to maintain the club's stability.
Therefore, they wanted to attract students' attention by using eye-catching methods and to maintain the club's activity by using strict club rules so that the club would not be temporarily shut down.
To put it bluntly, it's vulgar, melodramatic, and lowbrow.
Another author, Ji Shuxin, possesses a rich personal style, believing that the most important element of a work is its soul, and advocating for a traditional Mary Sue narrative. Even within the vast and complex world of adult comics, this spans over two hundred chapters.
While the other girls had already completed battle after battle, our classmate Li remained detached from the plot, constantly pursuing her own path.
Writing scripts, learning acting, performing—this shows genuine passion.
This is the root of their conflict: one finds it unrealistic, the other finds it vulgar. Li Yijie, however, is not affected by these biases, so he readily shook hands with the dazed Li Shuxin. "Hello."
A hint of unease flashed across Li Shuxin's cool face, but she ultimately nodded calmly.
Everyone thought it was just aloofness, but actually they hadn't realized what was going on at all. "Tch, no business."
Lin Yingchun made a comment, then pointed to the two women who had just been watching the show.
The girl with the silly smile and light purple hair who looked like she wasn't very strong was called Song Yunqi.
"The one with black hair next to her, who looks quiet and gentle, is called Wu Ziyu." "With you in tow, that's the complete composition of our club."
Li Yijie nodded upon hearing this, and then greeted the two good-looking passersby. This marked his official entry into the group.
According to the plot, Jiang Yuhan should have seen Li Yijie being brought over by Lin Yingchun and thought he was just a tool, so she proposed the idea of an acting test.
If you don't pass the test, you can't join the club.
However, because Li Yijie had greeted Li Shuxin before, which changed her opinion of him, she tacitly agreed to let him become a member of the club. Since no one objected, Lin Yingchun announced while holding the Squirtle toy that looked like a plush toy.
"Since this is the new member's first time in our club, there will be no training today. The club president will pay for everyone to go out for a meal!"
The president's kindness is never enough! Everyone's spirits are high! "Yay! Long live the president!"
Lin Yingchun was quite satisfied, so she smiled knowingly at Ji Yijie. "Yijie, since this is your first time joining the club, you might not be able to keep up with everyone else's pace."
"Come with me in a bit, I'll show you around the venue and, by the way... teach you some acting skills."
To be honest, Lin Yingchun somewhat understood why her tycoon father was interested in Qian and those girl group members.
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