The number "70" glowed with a faint red hue above Xiong Ruoyou's head, drawing attention immediately.
"Seventy points already?" Bai Feifei stared at the familiar number with wide eyes, disbelief written all over her face.
The new rules had only been in effect for barely a week, yet this group had accumulated points so quickly—almost unbelievably fast.
"What does that have to do with you?" Xiong Ruoyou frowned and turned away, clearly unwilling to engage with Bai Feifei. Her hair was neat, her face unruffled, but her clothing revealed a large expanse of pale skin.
Women's intuition was sharp, and though Bai Feifei was straightforward and not given to subtleties, even she could sense something unusual about this.
"Hmph. Of course it has something to do with me," Bai Feifei scoffed coldly, stepping closer. She leaned in and whispered near Xiong Ruoyou's ear, her voice low and confident: "If all those points were earned by Mu Qingyun, then believe me, those points will belong to me someday."
Xiong Ruoyou blinked in confusion. What was this woman talking about?
"Believe it or not, I will make him fall in love with me," Bai Feifei declared with absolute certainty. Given her status, appearance, and influence, if she set her sights on Mu Qingyun, it was almost as if Mu Qingyun's family had burned incense to the heavens for her sake.
What she coveted most was Mu Qingyun's strength. If Mu Qingyun succeeded in entering the academy, she would likely earn a prestigious position in the future. Bai Feifei was placing a bet on a possibility, a calculated gamble.
"Are you joking? Mu Ge hates you girls the most," Xiong Ruoyou said, her voice laced with unexpected bitterness. It was as if her body had been soaked in vinegar, the sourness spreading painfully through her entire being.
"No, Mu Qingyun does not hate me. He hates the princess," Bai Feifei said arrogantly, lifting her chin slightly. A faint smile curved on the corner of her lips. "Just watch."
[What is going on here?]
[Are these two girls both interested in Mu Qingyun?]
[My Mu Ge has hit the jackpot! Two very different personalities. I really do not know who Mu Qingyun will like.]
[Ahhhh! My ship is real! Mu Ge, stay strong! You must like Xiong!
The comment section exploded with excitement. As CP fans, regardless of whether these girls were truly romantically involved with Mu Qingyun or merely friends, they relished the chemistry and tension between them. If the couple became real, it would be a joyous celebration beyond measure.
Just then, Mu Qingyun returned, carrying a few freshly caught fish.
Upon entering, she noticed the unexpected presence of Bai Feifei.
Su and Fan Xuanye were in deep meditation at their respective spots, ignoring the unfolding scene. Meanwhile, Xiong Ruoyou and Bai Feifei faced off, as if locked in a silent verbal duel.
"Why are you here?" Mu Qingyun's eyes darkened as she looked at Bai Feifei. She frowned in suspicion. Why was this woman not staying with Mu Xueyao, the princess? Why had she come here?
"We were attacked by a virtual creature earlier. I got separated from them," Bai Feifei replied with a pained expression. As she spoke, she casually pressed her hand on her exposed shoulder, revealing a hint of delicate skin.
Mu Qingyun's mind was clear. "Separated" was a euphemism—Bai Feifei had simply been abandoned by Mu Xueyao and the others.
"So?" Mu Qingyun raised an eyebrow, showing no trace of sympathy or pity.
Bai Feifei faltered, embarrassed by the terse response, but quickly masked it with a calm front. "Can I take shelter here for a while?"
Mu Qingyun pursed her lips, hesitating. She did not respond immediately. Besides Bai Feifei's pleading gaze, Xiong Ruoyou was also watching intently.
What was the meaning of this?
If it were up to her, she would never allow this sharp-tongued woman inside. They were not close, and if something happened to the person who hated her, why should she care?
But Xiong Ruoyou admired Mu Xueyao deeply, so perhaps she wanted Bai Feifei to be allowed refuge.
"Find a place to rest," Mu Qingyun said lightly, casting a brief glance at Bai Feifei before turning toward the center of the cave.
[Ahhhh! Mu Qingyun, what are you doing?! Why did you let her in?!]
[My ship is doomed! I will never ship real people again, this hurts too much.]
[Mu Qingyun, are you blind? You let Bai Feifei in over Black Bear Sister? Are you crazy?]
[Who are these fans?]
[Seems like they are Xiong Ruoyou's fans.]
[No way. These are fans of the ship between Xiong and Mu Qingyun, not ours.]
[I am speechless. They are not celebrities, they will contribute to the planet's future. Why are you wasting energy trash-talking?]
[I might laugh to death. They are not even a couple. You guys forced it, so why complain when they do what they want?]
[Thanks to these crazy fans, I actually feel pity for Bai Feifei.]
Xiong Ruoyou's expression visibly darkened when she heard Mu Qingyun let Bai Feifei inside. She glanced at the expressionless Mu Qingyun, then at the smug Bai Feifei, and sadly pressed her lips together.
"If you do not like her, why did you not stop her earlier?" Su asked, amused by the little "drama" playing out before him.
Xiong Ruoyou shrugged with a slight pout. "If I interfere, what if Mu Ge gets annoyed and thinks I am meddling?"
"You are still too naive," Su chuckled and shook his head. Young girls' emotions were always passionate, hearts full of fire, wanting to offer their entire selves to the ones they loved.
However, there was one big question.
He recalled that Xiong Ruoyou once liked him, so why had she suddenly shifted her affections—and to Mu Qingyun of all people?
He glanced up at Mu Qingyun and compared them silently. She was not as handsome as he was, nor as strong. How had she attracted one of his little fans so quickly?
He did not understand.
Mu Qingyun was unaware of their thoughts, completely focused on her fish.
Before long, the fish soup was ready.
"Wow, it smells delicious," Bai Feifei exclaimed as the fragrant aroma wafted from Mu Qingyun's direction. She quickly moved closer.
"Of course it smells good. I added a lot of spices," Su said with a chuckle, watching Bai Feifei with interest.
At his words, Bai Feifei's expression instantly soured. She shot him a disdainful glance. "Did I ask you to talk? Could you please not interrupt others?"
"I was not talking to you. I was talking to Xiong," Su replied, his eyes flashing with mockery. Then, as if deeply wronged, he wore a pained expression as though he had suffered an injustice.
"Oh right, I also said it smelled good," Xiong Ruoyou chimed in, unconsciously supporting Su.
"You two are deliberately ganging up on me!" Bai Feifei said angrily, glaring at the pair who seemed clearly united against her.