Lin Wanwan paused in the middle of packing her belongings and tilted her head toward the yard outside.
There were quite a few people outside. She wasn’t sure who had spoken, but the voice sounded unfamiliar. It was probably one of the senior educated youths who had arrived in the countryside earlier.
“Just because you’re unwilling to spend money yourself, you’re criticizing me and saying I’m not a team player?” Her eyes curved slightly as she spoke in a soft, sweet voice, though her expression remained indifferent. “Does living together automatically make us united? Who decided that? Did you decide it? Besides, so what if I’m not a team player? You said yourself that we came to the countryside to receive education, not to form little cliques. Why do I have to fit into your group?”
After packing her luggage, Lin Wanwan stood up and looked directly at the people outside.
Although her body was delicate and slender, her presence at that moment seemed to be over six feet tall.
“Besides, if I move into a villager’s home, won’t I be able to receive education even better and at closer range?” she argued confidently, lifting her chin slightly. “I’ve spent money, which allows me to receive better education while also helping improve a villager’s living conditions. That’s a win-win situation. Shouldn’t you be praising me instead?”
“…”
Hearing her explanation, the others felt conflicted.
On one hand, what she said seemed reasonable.
On the other hand, it felt like she was twisting logic to suit herself.
“Alright, alright. We’re all educated youths from the city. We should help each other and stay united. No need for internal conflicts.”
“What Educated Youth Lin said does make some sense. Besides, it’s her own money she’s spending. There’s really nothing much to criticize.”
“Educated Youth Lin, have you finished packing? Do you need help carrying your luggage?”
Most of the educated youths were kind-hearted. They felt envy, but no real resentment. One after another, they stepped forward to smooth things over, breaking the tense atmosphere.
Lin Wanwan waved her hand and declined.
Then she reached into a nearby bag, grabbed a handful of fruit candies, and distributed them among everyone with a smile as radiant as a blooming flower.
“I was born prematurely, so my health isn’t very good. I’m not used to sleeping with other people because I wake up easily. If I don’t sleep well, I get sick. That’s why I wanted to move out and live alone.”
She continued softly,
“I’m doing this for everyone’s sake as well. If I get sick, all of you would have to take care of me. I don’t want to cause trouble for everyone.”
“After all, everyone already works so hard during the day. How could I possibly ask you to take care of me too?”
Her voice was sweet and gentle.
She deliberately placed herself in the weaker position, and every word made it seem as though she were thinking of others.
As soon as she finished speaking, the expressions of the educated youths visibly brightened.
The storm clouds immediately cleared away.
Who wouldn’t like a pretty little sister who was beautiful, well-behaved, and considerate of others?
Not to mention they had all received fruit candies from her.
Several female educated youths immediately felt their maternal instincts surge and looked at Lin Wanwan with sympathetic eyes.
“No wonder you look so fragile!”
“Where are you moving to? We’ll help carry your luggage!”
Lin Wanwan smiled and politely declined.
“There’s no need. Everyone’s already worked hard all day and should get some rest. Team Leader Li said someone would come help me move my things later.”
In her previous life, she had been born into a wealthy family.
From the moment she became aware of the world, the first lesson she learned was how to navigate social relationships.
She knew exactly how to quickly earn people’s goodwill.
She had no intention of falling out with the group of educated youths.
A few pleasant words were enough to maintain a decent relationship.
After all, kind words cost nothing.
The fruit candies were also the cheapest kind available, so she lost nothing.
As a result, Lin Wanwan successfully earned the favor of several educated youths.
They gathered around her and chatted cheerfully, laughing and talking together.
Inside the room, Shan Miaoyi crossed her arms and studied Lin Wanwan with confusion.
What was going on?
Things definitely hadn’t developed this way in her previous life.
Back then, Lin Wanwan had never moved out of the Educated Youth Residence!
Could it be that the fox spirit had also been reborn?
Shan Miaoyi was startled for a second before quickly rejecting the idea.
N-No way.
If Lin Wanwan had really been reborn, she couldn’t possibly remain this calm upon seeing her.
After all, in their previous life, Lin Wanwan had personally witnessed the scene of her and Cheng Shi rolling around in bed together…
Could it be that Shan Miaoyi’s own rebirth had caused certain events to diverge from their original course?
If that was the case, it wasn’t bad at all.
At least that meant Lin Wanwan and Cheng Shi would have far fewer opportunities to interact.
That could only benefit her.
As expected, heaven favored her.
Shan Miaoyi’s mood improved instantly, and she couldn’t help laughing out loud.
Then she shot a provocative glance toward Lin Wanwan, who was surrounded by the female educated youths.
Lin Wanwan, you’re destined to lose to me in this life! Cheng Shi belongs to me, and the good life belongs to me too!
Lin Wanwan suddenly felt a chilly sensation at the back of her neck, an uncomfortable feeling she couldn’t quite explain.
Just as she turned around, she spotted a familiar figure arriving at the doorway.
“Educated Youth Lin, I’m here to help carry your luggage.”
“Yingzi?” Lin Wanwan looked surprised. “Am I moving into your house?”
Ignoring the gazes from the other educated youths, Yingzi quickly entered the room and nodded.
“My surname is Lu. My full name is Lu Ying. Ours is the only Lu family in the village.”
She looked at the luggage.
“Is this all your stuff?”
“…Ah, yes.”
Lin Wanwan nodded reflexively and watched helplessly as Lu Ying effortlessly lifted the two luggage cases packed full of belongings and carried them outside.
Wait.
That meant she was moving into Lu Ye’s house?
Wouldn’t that mean she’d have even more opportunities for physical contact?
Lin Wanwan instantly perked up.
This was good news on top of good news!
Her mood improved even further.
Her beautiful, affectionate peach blossom eyes curved into crescents.
A dazzling smile bloomed across her fair, palm-sized face as she picked up her remaining backpack and followed behind Lu Ying out of the room.
The moment she stepped outside, she saw Lu Ye.
He had apparently just finished bathing and changed into a fresh set of clothes.
His deep, dark eyes looked straight ahead.
Standing there at over six feet tall, he appeared fierce and roguish, with an overwhelmingly powerful presence.
Compared to him, the male educated youths from the city seemed several heads shorter.
Whether it was appearance, height, or aura, Lu Ye completely outclassed them all.
Lin Wanwan couldn’t help admiring him for a few extra moments.
Unfortunately, her gaze accidentally met his deep black eyes.
Her heart immediately skipped two beats.
…Damn.
How could this man’s eyes be so captivating?
Lu Ye was the first to look away.
He asked Lu Ying,
“Have you finished moving everything?”
“Mm. That’s all of it.”
Lu Ying nodded.
Lu Ye took the two suitcases from his sister’s hands.
His eyes swept over the petite figure carrying a small backpack, who was blinking and staring at him without restraint.
His throat tightened.
“Then let’s go home.”
His voice was cold.
The delicate educated youth from the city was really moving into his house?
Wouldn’t that mean…
He would get to see her every day from now on?
For some reason, Lu Ye’s mood brightened.
He even felt like smiling.
But with the delicate little educated youth standing nearby, he could only press his lips tightly together.
His jaw tensed, making his expression appear even colder than before.
“Yingzi.”
Lin Wanwan glanced at Lu Ye’s expression before moving closer to Lu Ying and asking softly,
“Is your brother… not very happy?”
Lu Ying looked at her brother.
She had developed quite a favorable impression of this educated youth who was paying to stay at their house, so her tone was much gentler than before.
“Don’t mind him. My mom says he’s had that expression since the day he was born.”
Lin Wanwan nodded.
“Oh.”
She understood now.
A cool guy, huh?