"I twisted my ankle by accident just now. Shi Qingning found me a cleaned guest room and helped me take care of it. I'm fine now."

Mu Yingying's eyes flickered, and she subconsciously concealed Xia Che's presence.

Although she didn't understand why she did this, since there was nothing between her and Xia Che, he even helped her with her sprained ankle and she can walk normally now.

We should thank Xia Che.

But Mu Yingying still did it.

So... you're lying to the hordes of sheep, aren't you?

Mu Yingying pursed her cherry lips, and the guilt in her heart resurfaced. She didn't like this feeling, so she shook her head and tried not to think about it.

"Really... Are you alright?"

Upon hearing this, Li Junyang nodded. Mu Yingying's explanation made sense. Looking at his petite and adorable girlfriend, Li Junyang suddenly realized that his earlier suspicion was unnecessary.

In such a short time, I could only make a phone call.

Li Junyang assumed it was just his own suspicious nature acting up. He squatted down, looked at Mu Yingying's ankle, and asked, "Does it still hurt?"

"It doesn't hurt anymore. It was treated very quickly. It was just a slight sprain."

Mentioning this, Mu Yingying wiggled her ankles, her expression somewhat strange.

I never expected Xia Che's technique to be so good.

Just applying ice and a simple massage was enough to heal my sprained ankle, which was so painful and swollen.

And the technique was so gentle...

Recalling that strange itchy feeling, the blush on Mu Yingying's delicate cheeks deepened once more.

"It seems to be a problem with the shoes. I'll take you to buy a new pair after the banquet."

Li Junyang stood up. Hearing that Mu Yingying was alright, he didn't bother to pretend to care anymore. He then said indifferently, "Wearing high heels requires a lot of practice. You'll have many opportunities to attend events with me in the future, so it's best to wear them more often and get used to it."

"Huh?"

Mu Yingying was taken aback for a moment, and subconsciously said, "But wearing high heels will hurt a lot... Can I bring an extra pair of sneakers next time?"

She recalled Xia Che's advice: high heels are designed to be inhumane, sacrificing all comfort for aesthetics. Beginners should have a pair of sneakers as a backup.

Mu Yingying was very happy that she would be able to attend other occasions with Li Junyang in the future.

So this wasn't the last time I attended a banquet with Li Junyang?

That……

I am still willing to learn.

"no!"

Li Junyang decisively shook his head and refused, his brows furrowing slightly. He said, "It's just wearing high heels, why be so fussy? If you really brought a pair of sneakers, how are you going to change into them at the banquet? Besides, it's just a meal, and I'm only asking you to wear shoes during that time."

As soon as he said it, Li Junyang realized that he had lost his patience with Mu Yingying again. After thinking for a moment, he said reluctantly, "...It's not that I'm blaming you, but that's how our circle is. You have to dress appropriately for high society occasions. If you're not used to it now, you'll feel even more uncomfortable later. I'm doing this for your own good."

"After all, when you enter the workforce and look for a job, you can't possibly wear sneakers to a banquet, can you?"

Li Junyang shrugged, thought of what he considered a very funny joke, and tried to make up for his earlier blunder.

Unfortunately, Li Junyang simply had little patience for women he didn't particularly like.

In his view, if it weren't for wanting to get revenge on Shen Yanxin, and the fact that Mu Yingying was indeed quite attractive, he probably wouldn't have even given her a second glance.

Li Junyang's standards are too high; his criteria for choosing a partner are outrageous.

Only an outstanding girl like Shen Yanxin, who is both beautiful and from a good family, could make Li Junyang seriously consider having a relationship with her.

But his bottom line is very low.

He would have ulterior motives if any girl he didn't like was even slightly attractive.

It was this contradictory and conflicted nature that earned Xia Che the title of "scumbag," and he truly lived up to his name.

"...I understand. I will practice hard when I get back."

Mu Yingying lowered her head.

She really wanted to argue with Li Junyang and tell him in person that wearing such rubbish as high heels would make her feet hurt terribly and cause her to sprain her ankle all the time. She said that such inhumane things should be thrown into a stinky ditch or burned, and should never be on a girl's feet.

But she didn't say anything.

Mu Yingying liked him, so she didn't want to disappoint Li Junyang.

Even if the other person's tone and attitude were problematic, Mu Yingying didn't want such a small matter to affect their relationship.

Their relationship has only just begun.

"I'm glad you understand."

Noticing how obedient Mu Yingying was, Li Junyang nodded with satisfaction. Considering how obedient Mu Yingying was, he decided that once he had his way with her, he wouldn't be so quick to get rid of her.

Spend more time with her, isn't that exactly what she wants?

"Let's go get something to eat; dinner is about to begin."

Li Junyang reached out and took Mu Yingying's small hand, then led her towards the restaurant on the second floor.

"Um."

Throughout, Mu Yingying remained obedient and didn't utter a single rebuttal. Gazing at the back of her beloved, Mu Yingying suddenly realized that she might already know what Xia Che meant by "not from the same world."

But despite her understanding, Mu Yingying's mind was in complete turmoil, and she didn't know how she felt.

Even though I'm with the person I've liked for so long, why can't I be happy?

Mu Yingying let out a long breath, enduring the twisting, stinging pain with every step she took in high heels.

She suddenly felt a little tired.

...

"How's it going? Is Mu Yingying's sprained ankle better?"

Qing Ning took a can of iced cola from the refrigerator and handed it to Xia Che, asking with concern, "I just ordered food. They said it would be delivered in about ten minutes, but it took me a lot of time to choose the dishes, which is why I couldn't come out... Should I go and apologize?"

"No need, it's not because of you that she sprained her ankle, and she's fine now."

Xia Che took it, opened it, and took a sip. The unique bubbles of the carbonated drink, combined with the low temperature, brought a refreshing and invigorating feeling that went from head to toe.

Xia Che took a deep breath, feeling much better.

"Is that so...that's good."

Hearing this, Qing Ning felt relieved.

She was indeed busy. She rushed over as soon as she finished ordering the food. After all, Mu Yingying was the girlfriend of her childhood friend whom she had invited. If she didn't treat her well, it could easily cause the other party to overthink things and affect the friendship between them.