Chapter 36 (1/2)

Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation

Ling Chunxi’s response didn’t anger Ling Yichen. Instead, he simply strode straight into the house and walked to the dining area, where he placed an oil paper bag on the dining table.

“Mmm, what is this? It smells great!” Ling Chunxi sniffed the air and took in the fragrant scent pouring out of the oil paper bag.

“Roasted chicken.” Ling Yichen replied blankly.

“Ling Yichen. Good person. Long life.” Ling Chunxi carelessly abbreviated and recycled her standard compliment for him. The presence of the roasted chicken made her feel much more hospitable than usual so she instructed Aunt w.a.n.g to fetch another bowl and a set of chopsticks for Ling Yichen.

Ling Yichen found himself numb to the perfunctory mantra Ling Chunxi used as a means of praise. It seemed to be that so long as one bought her meat, one would be considered a good person. The label, ‘good person’ was really tacked on too cheaply.

“So, tell me. Why did you come looking for me?” Ling Chunxi turned to look at Ling Yichen straight in the eyes. She was certain Ling Yichen did not come looking for her at this late hour just to ply her with roasted chicken.

“Accompany me to White Stone Academy.” Ling Yichen enunciated each word clearly and pointedly.

Ling Chunxi stopped midway through yanking off a drumstick for Little White. A frown weighed down her brow and she studied Ling Yichen with a quizzical expression. “Huh?”

“The first-place prize of the White Stone Academy’s experiential compet.i.tion this year—I want it,” continued Ling Yichen coolly. “Be my teammate.”

After being properly stunned for a beat or two, Ling Chunxi said the only thing she could think of. “Wow!”

Her exclaimation shocked not only Ling Yichen, but Aunt w.a.n.g as well, who was already struggling to understand the situation at hand. Aunt w.a.n.g’s mind teemed with confused thoughts. ‘What is this? Why would Master Yichen want Miss to be his teammate when his own abilities already surpa.s.s most? And at White Stone Academy too. Was he feverish? Did he take the wrong medication? Everyone knows the standards of Miss’ abilities would not even make it past the family clan a.s.sessment. How could she possibly even gain acceptance to White Stone Academy? And even if she somehow did, how would this partners.h.i.+p between her and Master Yichen work out? How would they claim first place?’