Chapter 39 - Youth

[The food you made deeply impressed Mu Yuer, but the girl still muttered that you were immoral while eating, emotional fluctuation +15, congratulations, you have received the reward [Choose a Food Recipe *1]!]

[Since you have such amazing cooking skills but never show them, keeping it hidden from your own people, Mu Yuer felt very displeased, giving you several 'scoundrel' and 'loser' remarks, emotional fluctuation +17, congratulations, you have received the reward [Choose a Food Recipe *2]!]

[This food made the tsundere girl rave about it, wanting to eat more, but she would never openly praise you; she can only hope you will be more considerate in the future and make more, or she will complain to Sister Wanrou, hum! Mu Yuer's emotional fluctuation +20, congratulations, you have received the reward [Choose a Food Recipe *3]!]

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Mu An: "...."

These three emotional reward messages all came from Mu Yuer.

And the rewards were all food recipes!

So, how much does Mu Yuer really love food!

Did she not say that 'dogs' wouldn't eat it?!

Moreover, Mu An also didn't know where he was being called a 'scoundrel' and 'loser,' feeling somewhat speechless.

However, considering the numerous emotional rewards she had given, he decided not to hold it against her for now!

"Good morning..."

Chu Youmeng said softly and sweetly.

The girl still looked a bit scared.

But being able to muster the courage to greet Mu An was already an epic improvement!

"How good? Is it the kind where we exchange good morning kisses?"

Mu An continued to act flirtatious, as if he wouldn't feel comfortable unless he 'misbehaved' for a day.

The girl froze for a moment, her eyes panicking.

Clearly, she was a bit at a loss for this question.

But she quickly realized that he seemed to be teasing her.

Her delicate little face instantly turned pink, and she stammered, unable to speak.

[From the girl's panic and nervousness, emotional fluctuation +15, congratulations, you have received the reward [Money +3 million]!]

Was that all the emotional reward?

Not enough!

Mu An decisively snatched the white steamed bun from the girl's hand.

And took a bite from the spot where she had bitten.

"That's mine..."

"What? Can't I eat it?"

Mu An didn't care, taking another bite.

The girl could only close her mouth in grievance.

But then she thought, doesn't that mean this is... indirectly... that thing!?

Chu Youmeng's pretty face turned even redder, almost to the point of bleeding, too shy to look up at him.

Woo woo woo~ this bad person just knows how to bully her!

[From Chu Youmeng's shame and anger, emotional fluctuation +15, congratulations, you have received the reward [Proficiency +5000]!]

[Shy emotional fluctuation from the girl +18, congratulations, you have received the reward [Fortune +10]!]

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"Don't worry, I don't mind the breakfast you've eaten!"

"Here, this portion is for you!"

Listening to the pleasant sound of emotional reward announcements, Mu An happily ate his steamed bun as if it were a delicacy.

It seemed that the delicious breakfast he had made earlier couldn't compare to this bite of steamed bun!

Meanwhile, Chu Youmeng could only pout and sadly eat her own brand new breakfast.

But it tasted bland to her because her mind was completely elsewhere.

Her thoughts were filled with the embarrassing thing that had just happened between the two of them....

"Stop thinking about it. If you really want a good morning kiss, I can satisfy you too!"

"We're all adults here, don't be too shy!"

Mu An's warm breath gently brushed against the girl's ear, teasing and making her blush.

It was incredibly ambiguous, a maximum pull!

If he said this wasn't intentional, even he wouldn't believe it!

And Chu Youmeng couldn't help but recall that the two of them had indeed hugged... before.

She instantly felt like a frightened little rabbit, her ears turning red with embarrassment, and hurriedly hid back into her 'little sand pile' (book).

No matter what, she wouldn't look up again, not even to eat breakfast!

But Mu An wouldn't let her off so easily.

After all, everyone knows the saying about striking while the iron is hot!

"Hiding is fine! But you have to finish your breakfast first!"

"Otherwise... I'll reward you in front of everyone!"

As soon as he said this, Chu Youmeng indeed lifted her head.

Her beautiful eyes widened in shock as she looked at him.

It was as if she was saying:

"How could you reward yourself in front of everyone? What a wicked villain!"

"Don't believe me? You can try! You know I'm a man of my word!"

Mu An's lips curled up slightly.

Chu Youmeng didn't dare to delay any longer!

She was afraid that this bad guy would come at her without reason in the next second!

She grabbed the white steamed bun and stuffed it into her mouth, her eyes filled with tears of grievance.

And because she was eating too quickly, the girl's cheeks puffed up.

She looked like a little squirrel storing food in her mouth.

When she spoke, it was even more muffled.

Anyone from Blue Water Star would probably struggle to understand what she was saying.

But her adorable appearance still made people want to chuckle.

"Alright, eat slowly, no one is competing with you!"

Seeing that the girl almost choked, Mu An quickly handed her a cup of hot soy milk and gently patted her back.

If he choked his perfect female lead tool to death, he would have nowhere to cry!

Thus, this breakfast ended 'happily' under the girl's shy and angry gaze.

[Shy emotional fluctuation from the girl +12, congratulations, you have received the reward [Skill Level +1000]!]

[Shy and angry emotional fluctuation from the girl +15, congratulations, you have received the reward [Book: My Grievous Desk Mate Likes to Bully Me Too Much]!]

[Happy emotional fluctuation from the girl +20, congratulations, you have received the reward [Fortune +20]!]

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Amidst the rewards that sounded like 'tears streaming down', Mu An finished eating and went to sleep, living carefreely like a lazy pig.

He completely ignored the girl's resentful little gaze!

As time passed, it was evening and class was over.

This time, Chu Youmeng had learned her lesson and woke him up in advance.

Mu An stretched comfortably.

This kind of relaxed and pressure-free life was indeed somewhat addictive to him.

He had thought more than once how nice it would be if time could stay at this moment forever!

Unfortunately, this was a world filled with protagonists of many stories; if he didn't kill them, they would eventually kill themselves!

The relationship between the protagonist and the villain was destined to be irreconcilable, either you die or I live!

And as Chu Youmeng looked at the boy under the afterglow, she gradually became a bit infatuated.

The inexplicable sense of sorrow and loneliness he exuded made her nose inexplicably tingle.

She felt an impulse to give him a hug!

"Stop staring, if you keep looking, you'll fall in love with me!"

Mu An raised his hand and gave the girl a light tap on the head.

Sad literature was not suitable for him.

He was just an emotionless villain!

"I definitely won't!"

Chu Youmeng covered her head, looking at him with a pitiful expression.

"Alright, I'm leaving. You should go home early too!"

"Remember our agreement, don't let me find out you're going out to work part-time at night."

"Otherwise, don't blame me, hehehe, I'll punish you!"

Mu An pinched her little face and playfully changed its shape.

For a moment, he couldn't help but marvel at how tender and smooth a girl's skin was!

"How, how is that possible!"

The girl averted her gaze, not daring to look Mu An in the eye.

How did he know she was going out to work part-time tonight?

Well, but helping Sister Gong didn't count as a part-time job, right?

That's right, if it wasn't paid, it didn't count as a part-time job!

Thinking this way, Chu Youmeng's tone became much more justified.

The two stared at each other.

Stare——

"Let's hope so!"

After a while, Mu An took the initiative to look away.

He wouldn't dwell on it too much; he would know when he found the girl later.

As for that guy Bai Zihao, he wasn't at school today; he heard he took a leave of absence.

As for what he took leave for, Mu An didn't even need to think to know.

He must have gone to the old city to run some business, trying to persuade people to sell houses to him!

"If there's nothing else, I'm leaving?"

The girl asked tentatively.

"What? Do you want me to kiss you before you're willing to leave?"

Mu An teased, deliberately getting closer to the girl, as if he really wanted to do something outrageous.

Chu Youmeng shrank her neck, her eyes darting.

Like a frightened little rabbit, she didn't dare to linger and immediately fled without looking back.

She even forgot to take her backpack that had fallen on the ground.

Mu An picked up the girl's backpack, looking at the cute rabbit hairpin on it, and couldn't help but smile.

"Ah, maybe this is youth!"

[Due to your unexpected high-level operation, the girl is startled and her heart races, resulting in an emotional fluctuation of +20 for embarrassment and anger. Congratulations, you have received the reward [Book: Running Under the Sunset, That Was My Lost Youth]!]

[Emotional fluctuation of +25 from Chu Youmeng's inner turmoil and shyness. Congratulations, you have received the reward [Proficiency +5000]!]