31 This is unfair

I want to kiss you.

Yan Sui didn't understand what the system meant: "Aren't we chatting on the same wavelength right now?"

Jian Liyun, on the other hand, didn't seem as tense as before. She tentatively asked, "Then, Sui Sui, can I... kiss you again in the future?"

Jian Liyun added, "You're very cute."

What a strange request—

But Yan Sui always doted on Jian Liyun.

“Sure,” Yan Sui said, not understanding but respectful and accepting. “Kiss if you want, but you can’t eat people.”

Yan Sui knew that there was a term called "cute aggression," and that's how she felt about the little bird.

But is she as cute as a little bird, so cute that Jian Liyun has the same feelings for her?

Many people have praised her for being smart and beautiful since she was a child, but almost no one has praised her for being cute.

never mind.

In the end, Yan Sui only felt that as long as Jian Liyun was happy, nothing else mattered.

The two finally arrived at the Go board. Yan Sui put all the Go pieces back into the Go container. "Do you know the most basic knowledge of Go?"

Jian Liyun was very honest, "I know it, but I just memorized it by rote."

Yan Sui smiled and said, "It's alright, being able to remember it is already very impressive. Do you know what liberties and eyes are in Go?"

Jian Liyun's answer was exactly the same as in the textbook: "Liberation is an empty intersection where pieces are directly adjacent to each other, and an eye is an empty intersection completely surrounded by one's own pieces."

Yan Sui nodded vigorously, "Li Yun is really amazing, that's true. But there's actually a more common and easier-to-understand explanation for 'qi' and 'yan'."

"I'm all ears."

Yan Sui waved her hand, "Chess pieces need 'liberties' to breathe and 'eyes' to live. I watched your game with He Chenyu yesterday. You didn't know how to save liberties for your pieces in the early game, and many of your pieces' eyes were fake eyes, so they were destroyed by your opponent."

*Smack*

Yan Sui clapped her hands, "But don't worry, He Chenyu's strength is actually not even a paper tiger. After you finish playing with him, come to me for a review, and I will help you predict how he will play next. In the end, you will definitely win."

Jian Liyun hummed in agreement, "To me, you are like liberties in a game of Go."

Her dull and suffocating life was finally able to breathe freely because of Yan Sui's arrival.

"Huh?" Yan Sui's hand, holding a chess piece, hovered above the chessboard. "Can this also be used to draw inferences and turn into a romantic line?"

“It’s not a line,” Jian Liyun stared at the 19x19 chessboard. “Do you think this is romantic?”

Yan Sui chuckled awkwardly, "As someone who knows a little about Go, this kind of statement is indeed quite romantic."

Jian Liyun smiled and said, "I'm glad you like it."

Yan Sui then guided Jian Liyun through another round of basic Go knowledge. She discovered that Jian Liyun was actually very smart and could grasp things quickly, but she lacked a good teacher.

By the end, Jian Liyun had changed her tune, saying, "Thank you so much, Teacher Yan, for today."

Yan Sui chuckled, "You're quite smart too. But don't mention that I know Go in front of He Chenyu. He Chenyu is..."

Yan Sui carefully observed the other person's expression. "It's best not to confide in him too much."

Jian Liyun nodded. "I understand."

As the days went by, Yan Sui taught Jian Liyun Go skills while also helping her with the pre-show preparations for the variety show. During this time, Yan Sui also took some time to get a physical examination.

In short, although they were nominally resting these past few days, they both actually had a very fulfilling time.

So fulfilling was that Yan Sui slept soundly every night without any dreams, never dreaming of birds again, nor of Lu Shutian.

...

"Hello, Director Kong," Yan Sui said, fastening her seatbelt as she sat in the car, "Li Yun and I will be at the TV station in about an hour."

Director Kong spoke at length on the other end of the phone, and Yan Sui echoed, "Yes, I understand. I've already been working on the preparations with Li Yun these past few days."

After hanging up the phone, the aloof beauty sitting next to Yan Sui asked, "What did Director Kong say?"

Yan Sui said in a relaxed tone, "The gist of it is to tell you not to talk nonsense. Of the five female guests in the observation room this time, the other four have powerful backgrounds, so we have to be careful with our words."

Jian Liyun's lips curled up slightly, "Don't I also have a powerful background, Teacher Yan?"

"You're just laughing at me." Yan Sui pouted and nudged the other person with her elbow.

The driver drove very fast, and the two arrived at the TV station's backstage preparation room on time. The production team had prepared a separate room for Jian Liyun, and the makeup and styling team would arrive shortly afterward.

Yan Sui handed her the program schedule: "The current schedule is slightly different from what Ms. Lu told me before. The non-celebrity guests will start recording five days earlier than us, and we will be recording in our studio for three consecutive days. On the last day, the non-celebrity guests will also come to the program studio to make their final choices."

Jian Liyun nodded, "Yes. But are you really going to keep the information of those ten non-celebrity guests a secret from us guests?"

Yan Sui shrugged. "I don't know about the other guests, but it's a real secret from us."

Jian Liyun then comforted Yan Sui, "Don't worry, I know what I can and can't say, you..."

A knock on the door interrupted Jian Liyun's words.

Yan Sui thought it was the makeup and styling team, so she ran over and opened the door. "Welcome... Huh?"

Two women were standing at the door.

One was Lu Shutian, and the other was a woman who, despite being petite, had a fierce and assertive face.

Yan Sui quickly ran through her mind; this person wasn't a guest in the studio, nor was he part of the production team...

“Hello,” the woman introduced herself, “My name is Tian Yufu, Jin Lan’s ex-girlfriend.”

Lu Shutian pushed open the door. "Sister, let's go inside and talk."

Yan Sui was a little confused. Shouldn't Tian Yufu be filming the show on location with Jin Lan and the others right now? How did she end up in the studio?

Jian Liyun arrived at some point, and looking at the two of them, her tone unreadable, "What can I do for you two?"

Tian Yufu glanced at Jian Liyun, then looked back at Yan Sui. "Miss Yan, I'd like to talk to you alone. It won't take up too much of your time, just a few minutes."

What could Tian Yufu possibly have to talk to me about? Was it because of Jin Lan?

Before Yan Sui could figure out what was going on, Lu Shutian opened the door again. "Sister, Miss Tian, ​​why don't you go to my room next door to talk? There's no one there."

Yan Sui's wrist was grabbed. She turned to look at Jian Liyun, who indicated that she was fine and told her to go first. Yan Sui had no choice but to leave with Tian Yufu.

Bang.

The door to Lu Shutian's room next door was closed, and Tian Yufu cut to the chase: "Why did you choose Jian Liyun?"

"Huh?" Yan Sui appeared puzzled, but in reality, an alarm bell was ringing in her mind. This Tian Yufu seemed to know something about it too.

Tian Yufu took a deep breath. "I've also awakened my consciousness, Miss Yan. I also know that you are an outsider. You came to this world to save it from collapsing."

Oh no, there's another expert here.

Yan Sui didn't know when the world would collapse, but she really couldn't hold on any longer.

But Yan Sui immediately sensed something was wrong. She spoke slowly, “I am indeed an outsider, but my primary purpose in coming here is not to save the world.”

Tian Yufu also realized, "If it's not saving the world, then is it saving the female supporting character?"

Yan Sui nodded.

Tian Yufu frowned and shook her head. "But that's not right. The female lead is the core of this world. Even if you save the female supporting character, if the female lead turns evil, this world will still collapse in the end, and the female supporting character you saved will also perish."

Tian Yufu's words made a lot of sense, but Yan Sui pouted, "I don't know exactly what's going on, but what I do know is that I need to follow and complete the tasks assigned to me by the system in order to receive the rewards. Besides..."

Yan Sui pretended not to understand, "As the female lead of this world, Lu Shutian has the best in every aspect. She doesn't need anyone to save her."

Tian Yufu was initially incredulous. "How could she possibly be like that?"

Immediately, Tian Yufu realized what was happening and actually laughed in anger, "That bitch He Chenyu actually dared to modify... ugh..."

Before she could speak, her face suddenly turned bright red, and she opened her mouth wide, but couldn't breathe.

Yan Sui's heart tightened, and she quickly stepped forward to support the other person. "Don't say it. There must be some kind of restriction that prevents you from telling the truth about this matter."

In the end, Tian Yufu had no choice but to give up. As she let go of that thought, the feeling of suffocation disappeared.

"You underestimated him," Tian Yufu said coldly after recovering.

Yan Sui's expression turned serious. "I can guess what you're trying to say. So, did Miss Lu send you to find me?"

Tian Yufu hesitated for a few seconds, "Yes and no. I originally wanted to find you. You need to be careful of He Chenyu, and..."

Her expression was complicated. "If you can change the target of your rescue, I suggest you choose to rescue the female lead, Lu Shutian."

Although they both awakened to their true nature, Lu Shutian paid a much higher price than her.

Yan Sui countered with, "So, your breakup with Jin Lan is related to your awakening of consciousness?"

Tian Yufu lowered her eyes, paused for a moment, and then said, "...Yes. Miss Yan, since you are also a smart person, you should know who you should really save."

Yan Sui changed the subject again, "You don't need to answer. What I can tell you is that what I know about this world is different from your understanding of it. However, I am not yet able to access the truth."

A sinister glint flashed in Tian Yufu's eyes. "He set this up."

Yan Sui patted Tian Yufu's shoulder reassuringly.

“I understand. I am also very grateful that you told me all this today. I can assure you that as long as Miss Lu does not attack me and Li Yun, I will not treat her maliciously. If it is necessary to eliminate that man in the future, we can also join forces.”

“Eliminating that bitch was originally something only Lu Shutian could do; she's the protagonist of this world,” Tian Yufu sighed. “But now, she can't do it alone. The protagonist's power has weakened; she needs help—”

"I need your help."

Lu Shutian's sweet voice came from outside the door, "Miss Tian, ​​it's time."

Tian Yufu said loudly, "Okay, I'm coming."

Then, she looked at Yan Sui and said, "Miss Yan, you need to think this through. I don't want this world to collapse. You want to complete the mission and receive the reward. We all want to win."

"We must distinguish between friend and foe."

Tian Yufu left quietly with Lu Shutian.

Yan Sui returned to Jian Liyun's room and saw that the other party was carefully reading the program schedule.

She was a little nervous, and after getting closer, she carefully examined Jian Liyun's entire body.

Jian Liyun was both amused and exasperated. "I'm fine."

Yan Sui clearly didn't believe her. "You and Miss Lu... nothing happened just now, right?"

“No,” Jian Liyun shook her head, “She also asked how things have been between you and me lately.”

Yan Sui felt a little guilty; she seemed to have thought too badly of Lu Shutian.

"So what was your answer?" Yan Sui asked casually.

"I said we've had a very fulfilling and good time these past few days."

The polite and courteous reply was impeccable, yet Yan Sui still felt something was off.

"You two really..." Yan Sui hesitated for a long time, "...chatting like this?"

Jian Liyun nodded very sincerely.

Five minutes ago.

As Yan Sui and Tian Yufu left, the atmosphere in the room instantly turned cold.

Lu Shutian didn't stand on ceremony, pulled up a chair and sat down, "How have Senior Jian and my sister been these past few days?"

Jian Liyun didn't even lift her eyelids. "Not bad."

A mocking glint flashed in Lu Shutian's eyes as she casually said, "Oh, that's good. By the way, how were your medical check-up results? You said you were going to pick up this report when we had dinner last time."

He's so old, yet he needs Yan Sui to accompany him to his physical exam, and even to pick up the report.

Lu Shutian was so envious she wanted to grind her teeth, but she had to pretend to be magnanimous and indifferent.

What could be wrong with Jian Liyun's body? She was clearly in so much pain she felt like she was going to die.

Jian Liyun smiled, "Overall, there's nothing wrong, but Sui Sui is still worried about my sleep, so—"

With slender, long fingers, Jian Liyun tucked the strands of hair that fell in front of her cheek behind her ear. Her voice was gentle. "She has been sleeping with me these days to make sure I don't take sleeping pills indiscriminately."

Jian Liyun seemed a little embarrassed. She shook her head with a smile, "I'm such a grown-up, and I still need her to sleep with me. I'm afraid people will laugh at me if they find out."

If you're afraid people will laugh at you, why did you say it out loud?!

Lu Shutian took a deep breath just as her expression was about to turn ferocious.

When she looked up again, her face was adorned with her signature smile.

“Okay,” Lu Shutian nodded repeatedly, “Very good.”

"My sister is still as easily swayed by you as ever." Lu Shutian stood up and shrugged. "But how long can she remain so soft-hearted towards you?"

Jian Liyun didn't change her posture. She turned a page of the process sheet. "That's not because I'm soft-hearted, Miss Lu. You still don't understand Sui Sui."

Lu Shutian scoffed, "Don't think you know her well enough."

The conversation ended with Lu Shutian glancing at the time on her watch before leaving to pick up Tian Yufu from next door.

Recalling the scene just now, and seeing Yan Sui asking her questions, Jian Liyun resolutely gave a random answer. She couldn't let Yan Sui know what she had just said.

Although Yan Sui was skeptical, the makeup and styling team arrived at that moment. She went to greet them, opened the door, and chatted with the staff.

Yan Sui switched to social mode, while Jian Liyun closed her eyes and let the makeup artist pat her face.

The makeup artist dipped a makeup brush into some concealer, then realized she didn't know where to begin.

“Every time I do your makeup, Ms. Jane, I feel both it’s simple and incredibly stressful.”

"Sister Wei, your iced latte," Yan Sui took the drink from the door and placed it on the table to the right of makeup artist Sister Wei. "But Sister Wei, why are you under so much pressure?"

The makeup artist raised an eyebrow. "When I do makeup for others, I always try to make them look better, but Miss Jane is already beautiful enough. No matter how I do it, I always feel like I'm just overdoing it."

Yan Sui beamed, "Sister Wei, we all trust your skills. How can you call that gilding the lily? It's clearly adding the finishing touch."

Yan Sui finally breathed a sigh of relief after making the makeup artist and other staff members all smiles.

In situations like these, one needs to be even more astute in dealing with people and situations.

Buzzing.

Yan Sui's phone vibrated; it was a message from the program producer asking her to go to a certain room.

Yan Sui thought it was the producer who wanted to talk to her about the recording of the show, so she patted Jian Liyun's shoulder lightly and said, "Liyun, the production team is looking for me. I'll go out for a bit."

Jian Liyun was having her chin pinched by the makeup artist as he applied lipstick. She blinked to indicate that she understood.

Yan Sui gripped her phone and went to the corresponding floor according to the door number sent in the message.

Compared to the lively lounge downstairs, this floor was much quieter. Yan Sui arrived at the door of that room and knocked.

The door was ajar; she had just knocked when it was pushed open.

The lights were on in the room, but it seemed no one was there.

"Excuse me, is anyone there... um!"

Yan Sui was pulled inside after her question was cut short by her wrist being grabbed.

Bang.

The door was closed, and then Yan Sui heard the sound of it being locked from the inside.

“Sister,” Lu Shutian said, her voice filled with resentment, “this is not fair.”

It's Lu Shutian again.

Yan Sui was somewhat helpless. The moment she was pulled into the house, the other person hugged her tightly, and their bodies pressed together. Yan Sui could even feel the other person's beating heart.

“You were drunk that day, so it’s fine. You didn’t know anything…” Lu Shutian stroked Yan Sui’s thin back. “But why have you been sleeping with her these past few days? It’s not like she needs someone to be with her.”

Yan Sui immediately realized, "You, how did you know?"

Lu Shutian released her embrace and looked at Yan Sui pitifully, her eyes barely holding back tears. "Sister, how could I not know that she was showing off in front of me?"

Yan Sui found it really hard to associate the word "showing off" with Jian Liyun.

She asked with some difficulty, "What...what exactly did you just say?"

Yan Sui's question only made things worse; once she asked, Lu Shutian's tears started falling one after another.

She was truly upset, gripping the other person's arm with both hands, stomping her feet in frustration.

“She’s shameless,” Lu Shutian cried, her makeup ruined. “I was just trying to be kind…”

Well, actually, they didn't have good intentions either.

Lu Shutian thought to herself, but continued, "I kindly asked how you've been these past few days, and she insisted on showing off, saying that you were worried she wouldn't sleep well, so you simply slept with her. Sister, sister, sister..."

Yan Sui's head ached from being lectured. She sighed, "You're upset because of this?"

"Can't I even feel wronged because of this?!" Lu Shutian's voice suddenly rose, and she sobbed, "You always avoid me, so why are you so close to her? Sister, this isn't fair!"

If Lu Shutian hadn't been holding both of Yan Sui's arms, she really would have wanted to raise her hands and surrender.

She softened her tone and said gently, "Then what do you want me to do, Tian Tian?"

The name "Tian Tian" seemed to have a magical power. Lu Shutian's tear stains hadn't even dried yet, but upon hearing those two words, the corners of her mouth involuntarily turned up.

She shook her head, not wanting to be misled by the other person.

"You slept with her, so I'm going to kiss you."

What kind of logic is this?

Before Yan Sui could refute, the other party leaned forward.

It was less of a kiss and more of a bite.

Lu Shutian bit Yan Sui's lower lip with considerable force, and along with the stinging pain came a rich lychee scent.

Yan Sui was momentarily distracted.

[Author's Note]

"Innocent" Xiao Jian: I didn't talk to her much, really.

Jealous Xiao Lu: Why can she sleep with my sister! I'm angry and I feel wronged, so I'm going to kiss my sister until she faints!

Xiao Yan: One said he wanted to kiss me, and the other just kissed me on the lips. May we both have a bright future! [heart emoji]

Have a wonderful weekend, dear readers! [Sprinkling flowers]