Chapter 282: She Likes Me? How Is That Possible?

Mo Chengyu looked at Mo Si.

She used her spiritual power to meticulously observe every expression on her brother’s face.

It was true. He really did believe his feelings for Jiang Qiuqiu didn’t cross any normal boundaries.

"She’s very outstanding."

Mo Si spoke frankly and naturally, "Anyone who sees her can’t help but be moved by her hard work and perseverance."

"She’s still just a little girl."

Oho.

When they had all been living together, Mo Chengyu hadn’t had such a strong feeling about it.

But after spending a few days in the lab to clear her head, seeing Mo Si now made her conviction suddenly grow much stronger.

Mo Chengyu’s brilliant mind couldn’t help but fantasize about all the possible scenarios that might unfold between Mo Si and Jiang Qiuqiu—

’Qiuqiu would probably think he’s completely hopeless.’

At this point, Chengyu had never been in a relationship, so she didn’t know that even the densest men operate on a huge double standard when they’re in love.

But she still gave Mo Si and Jiang Qiuqiu’s future a major push in the right direction.

She let out an "oh," her expression one of feigned resignation. "Alright, alright. Your ’love’ for Qiuqiu is just a mentor’s affection. I get it."

Mo Si grunted in agreement, very satisfied.

Then, he heard a sentence that exploded in his ear like a sudden clap of thunder on a spring day—

"Brother, I’ve realized... I think Qiuqiu likes you."

"..."

"?"

’How is that possible?’

-

Jiang Qiuqiu had just finished her Spiritual Combing treatment in the mechanical pod.

The Nourishing Liquid Mrs. Ai’er provided was incredibly potent, and her method for Spiritual Combing was especially effective. In just two or three days, Jiang Qiuqiu felt she had already recovered a great deal from her spiritual power collapse.

Her head no longer ached from the slightest thought.

After climbing out of the mechanical pod, Jiang Qiuqiu couldn’t help but praise Mrs. Ai’er, "Grandma Ai’er, you’re amazing! I feel like I’m almost completely healed!"

"Is that so?"

"Yes! I feel like I’m completely better," Jiang Qiuqiu said with a wide grin. "My head doesn’t hurt one bit."

"Feeling like you’ll be completely recovered in another two days, are you?" Mrs. Ai’er slowly rose to her feet.

Jiang Qiuqiu nodded. "Yes! That’s exactly how I feel!"

"Oh, that’s just wishful thinking." Mrs. Ai’er put on her glasses and, with a wide smile, picked up a vial of Spirit Nourishing Liquid. "Stop being cheeky, young lady. You can’t escape this medicine."

"When I say you have to drink it for two weeks straight, I mean two weeks."

"Three times a day, not a single dose less."

"..."

The smile instantly fell from Jiang Qiuqiu’s face.

Her lively, ever-changing expressions made Mrs. Ai’er shake her head in amusement. ’No wonder Little Mo likes a girl like her,’ she thought.

’Who wouldn’t like a girl who’s so lively and cheerful, so confident and always smiling?’

Jiang Qiuqiu didn’t want to drink the Nourishing Liquid just yet, hoping to stall for a while. She went into the courtyard with Mrs. Ai’er. Ever since she was able to get out of bed, she, Mrs. Ai’er, and Mo Chengyu had enjoyed fishing in the large vat and competing to see who could catch more fish.

However, when she stepped outside, Jiang Qiuqiu found that Mo Chengyu was gone. The person who had come was, to her surprise, Black Hole.

A look of surprised delight naturally appeared on her face. "Black Hole!" Jiang Qiuqiu waved. "Are you done with your work?"

"Where’s Sister Chengyu? Did she go out?"

The smile on her face was brilliant, like the sun—warm and enchanting.

"She went to work," Mo Si answered instinctively. "I’m finished with mine."

"Oh, honestly. Sister Chengyu didn’t even say she was leaving," Jiang Qiuqiu murmured. "Black Hole, do you want to come fish with me and Grandma Ai’er?"

"Why are you looking at me like that?"

"..."

Mo Si quickly looked away.

"Did something happen while you were out?"

Mo Si: "No."