White-clad deliveryman serving wine (10)
What was You An's special ability again?
Shu Ningmiao had never seen him use it.
After trying to recall, she remembered that You An's performance in practicing his special abilities seemed to be quite good.
Shu Ningmiao felt that his special ability was probably offensive.
Superpowers are a person's second soul and are closely related to their personality. Yu An, who is physically strong, good at sports, and struggles with academic subjects, doesn't seem like a "neural connection" superpower user at all.
Although Shu Ningmiao stole the "Neural Connection" ability by using the state of "Jealousy", she could not exert 100% of its power like the original user.
This superpower requires extremely precise control, as well as an understanding of the human body and mechanics. Shu Ningmiao sketched the other person's image in her mind. This person should be someone with good academic performance and in-depth knowledge in this area—their physical fitness is probably average, because they dare not get close to her.
Many personality research reports on superpowers show that the longer the range of a superpower and the closer it is to long-range combat, the more introverted the superpower user tends to be; while the smaller the range of a superpower and the closer it is to close combat, the more extroverted the superpower user tends to be.
Neural connection is arguably the superpower with the longest range of use that Shu Ningmiao has ever seen.
As long as there is a medium for transmission—or even just a network—connections can span hundreds or thousands of miles.
Based on theoretical research on the relationship between superpowers and personality, it is inferred that a person with the superpower of "neural connection" should not be as cheerful as You An.
Even if this person isn't as gloomy as Su Ni, at most they're just as cheerful as an ordinary person.
You An could even chat with dogs on the street, and almost half the people in String Light Academy were his friends.
Unless You An's current personality is just an act, and his actual side is completely opposite, such as pretending to sleep in Weston's class and then frantically catching up on his studies back in the dorm.
Although it's a bit of an exaggeration, if it were true, it would be precisely because of these two completely opposite personas that they wouldn't be easily discovered. Just like Shu Ningmiao suspected many people, but basically never suspected You An.
Shu Ningmiao felt that it was impossible for a person to pretend so perfectly, but at the same time she felt that it was better to kill the innocent than to let the guilty go free.
She planned to observe for two more days to see if You An would react to her name every time. After all, she didn't have the ability to erase other people's memories, and if she made a mistake, it would only create another big problem.
The bell finally rang, signaling the end of the physical training class. Shu Ningmiao followed the flow of people away from the training ground and checked the new messages on her terminal. Shi Yu said that her mother had prepared some communion and had the driver deliver it, asking if she wanted to eat with them.
Holy Communion is a meal that conforms to the doctrines of the Church of the Lord of the Sea. It is a holy meal that believers in the Church of the Lord of the Sea eat every month. It is said that eating it can cleanse the sins of one's soul.
In order to maintain the "sanctity" of Holy Communion, one must first avoid cruelty to living beings. Meat-based meals cannot involve bloodshed. It is easy to imagine how terrible it would be to eat meat without bloodshed. Therefore, most people prepare vegetarian Holy Communion.
There are many taboos associated with vegetarian communion, but Shu Ningmiao is unaware of them and does not eat it.
Footsteps approached from behind. Shu Ningmiao looked up from her terminal. It was You An who had caught up and stopped beside her, his back ramrod straight.
The soft sunlight overhead made his facial features appear more defined, giving him a more aggressive look than his usual cheerful and dashing demeanor. He smiled reservedly at her, still revealing a hint of his white teeth, adding a touch of naivety.
Shu Ningmiao instantly became extremely vigilant, no longer paying attention to Shi Yu's messages. She turned off the terminal screen and quietly watched him.
You An's tone was somewhat urgent: "Didn't Shi Yu accompany you to class?"
Shu Ningmiao's mind went blank for a few seconds.
In the moments before he spoke, Shu Ningmiao had already thought of a thousand ways to start the probing, but You An completely defied expectations and his words immediately disrupted her thoughts—what does this have to do with Shi Yu?
"...Why did he accompany me to class?" Shu Ningmiao paused for a moment. "Do you need him for something?"
You An suddenly breathed a sigh of relief, as if he had confirmed something, and his eyes gradually brightened: "Then let's go together."
What's the meaning?
Shu Ningmiao looked You An up and down again as if she were seeing him for the first time. You An rubbed his short red hair, his eyes filled with a clear black and white world, and he looked completely innocent.
The students behind them quickly passed by, glancing at the two of them with surprised and curious eyes.
This is too strange. Was he doing this on purpose? Shu Ningmiao's nerves tightened even more, and she began to speculate about his motives based on preconceived notions.
They were just nodding acquaintances before, but he deliberately came over to talk to her after she was attacked. Was he doing this to avoid arousing her suspicion?
...Isn't this even more suspicious?
Shu Ningmiao couldn't figure out what he was thinking, so she simply stayed put and let him walk to the side.
You An secretly glanced at her out of the corner of his eye. Shu Ningmiao was wearing a very simple tracksuit today, with her long hair tied up in a bun at the back of her head. Occasionally, a few strands of hair would fall down, which she would casually brush back with her beautiful fingers.
Even with such a simple outfit, she still looked as beautiful as a noble princess gracefully strolling in a fairy tale, and even the subtle arrogance and swagger between her brows seemed perfectly natural.
Whenever he looked over there, he couldn't help but feel a slight itch in his heart, as if a small opening had appeared in his heart, something had jumped in, planted a seed, and a sprout had emerged, constantly urging him to do something.
My heart is always secretly pounding, and it gradually expands without me even realizing it.
Since learning about "that incident," his previously given-up feelings of affection have been rekindled, even more so than when they first met.
You An stared blankly at Shu Ningmiao's fingertips, his face inexplicably turning red. He turned his head away, the setting sun casting a pale red glow on his cheek: "Well, I just noticed that Shi Yu hasn't spent any time with you... If it were me, I would definitely spend every day in class with the person I like!"
Shu Ningmiao gave an "oh" and wondered if they were familiar enough to talk about this kind of topic.
You An and Chris should have a lot in common. Chris complains in the group chat at least five days a week that her boyfriend hasn't awakened his superpowers and can't accompany her to class every day, but that doesn't stop her from secretly going out of school to meet male models to relieve stress.
She had never been in a relationship and had no plans to be in one for the time being. Naturally, she didn't have the idea of being constantly together like a couple. She simply replied politely, "That's great."
You An seemed encouraged by her, her face turning red to the tips of her ears, and continued, "I've seen you spend a lot of time at the training ground, but Shi Yu seems to really hate sports..."
Shu Ningmiao gave an indifferent "hmm," not understanding why he kept bringing up Shi Yu.
"So," You An hesitated, "you..."
"What's wrong with us?" a voice interrupted, carrying a faint hint of amusement.
Shi Yu placed one hand on Shu Ningmiao's shoulder, her body slightly bent, seemingly curious, as if listening to gossip that had nothing to do with her, yet still as elegant as ever.
You An turned his head to the side, and the two of them met each other's eyes for a moment, separated by Shu Ningmiao.
The boy stopped talking, his eyes darkening unconsciously, and he looked blank for a moment.
He and Shu Ningmiao always kept an arm's length distance between them, but as soon as Shi Yu arrived, he affectionately put his hand on her shoulder, and the two looked very close.
Wait...aren't they just a fake couple?
Shi Yu was not surprised to see that he did not speak, and his expression was intriguing.
"My mother asked me to bring this to you."
With a faint smile on his lips, he completely ignored You An beside him and lowered his eyes to talk to Shu Ningmiao as if no one else was there: "She made it specially, a vegetarian dessert."
"Can't you enjoy it all by yourself?" Shu Ningmiao pushed his hand away and lowered her voice.
The topics Shi Yu brought up were intimate and intimate, leaving no room for anyone to interfere, as if he was deliberately drawing a clear line in front of him.
It was only then that You An realized that Shi Yu, who was always perceived as having a gentle temperament and being elegant and composed like a perfect person, had gray eyes that were slightly hidden by her platinum blonde hair, and were far more indifferent than the seemingly arrogant Shu Ningmiao.
Although Shi Yu was talking to Shu Ningmiao, his eyes were calmly smiling as he looked at him, revealing nothing of his thoughts.
Why are you acting like this when you're not even dating her?
When You An recalled what he had heard last night, he felt much more confident. He casually smiled, put his fist to his lips, and coughed lightly twice.
Shu Ningmiao's attention shifted: "You have a cough? Go to the infirmary."
You An's expression stiffened: "I just have a slightly dry throat."
Shi Yu looked at him gently with her gray eyes: "Teacher Yelü also had a cough before. You should take a look. What if it's gastrointestinal bleeding?"
Upon hearing the mention of Yelü Qi, You An was taken aback and fell silent.
The unease that arose on the day Yelüqi fell still subtly disturbed his mind. The doubts and questions that arose then did not disappear with Yelüqi's safety; they were simply buried deep in his heart.
Although Weston said that Yelüqi only had gastrointestinal bleeding, which made him secretly relieved, Yelüqi's failure to return to class left him with a strong sense of foreboding.
Shu Ningmiao nudged Shi Yu with her elbow, signaling him to stop talking. As they walked, they reached the dormitory. You An cheered himself up and said goodbye to her, even asking her in front of Shi Yu if she wanted to walk together in the future.
You An was still on her list of suspects. Shu Ningmiao nodded indifferently, turned her back, and prepared to leave. Shi Yu met You An's gaze with a cold expression, and You An made a face at him.
He gave a mocking smile, but didn't mention a word to Shu Ningmiao: "Really not going to eat it? Mother said it's good for your health."
For example, could consuming it purify the soul, make the body younger, and enhance one's appearance? Why doesn't the Church of Praise open a beauty salon or something? If it were true, the profits would be enough to open hundreds more orphanages in Pinheis. Shu Ningmiao greatly respected Madame Grana, but she decided to decline the offer.
Shi Yu didn't insist, and Shu Ningmiao then remembered: "You can just say it in a message. Why did you come all the way to find me just for this?"
His appearance interrupted You An's words. Shu Ningmiao was quite concerned about what You An originally wanted to say, perhaps it was related to his strange behavior. The more information she had, the more evidence she would have to make a judgment.
Shi Yu didn't seem to have anything on his mind; Shu Ningmiao thought he was just bored.
"It's something else." Shi Yu rested her chin on her fingertips, her face expressionless, looking thoughtful. "Keep it a secret for now."
Shu Ningmiao lazily looked up, her eyes filled with disdain, indicating that he could leave.
"I have a concert at the National Theatre on my day off." He seemed to suddenly remember something: "Do you need a ticket?"
"I have something to do." Shu Ningmiao turned around and tapped her temple with her fingertip: "When did your memory become so bad?"
This incident was enough for her to put aside her investigation of Prometheus for the time being. Although Shu Changyan was completely unwilling, he still obediently came to pick her up and even set aside a few hours in advance to wait for her to get ready at the door.
Guessing that he would be waiting in advance, Shu Ningmiao also left a little earlier. She immediately saw Shu Changyan lounging lazily on the steering wheel. He turned his head at the sound of her voice, his azure eyes calm yet cunning as he looked at her tenderly.
A gentle breeze lifted a wisp of hair from his forehead, casting a pale shadow that hinted at a fleeting weariness and helplessness.
Shu Changyan changed out of the driver's cold outfit and into ordinary clothes, which made him less aloof. Because he was going to drive, he tied up all the stray hairs at the back of his head with a hair tie, revealing his handsome and distinctive features. He was not much older than Cornunos's students, but his brows looked calmer.
Shu Ningmiao stood in front of the car, bathed in a golden glow from the sun. When she tilted her head slightly, fine, translucent hairs were visible on her fair face.
For some unknown reason, Shu Changyan looked at her profile and suddenly the corners of his mouth lifted slightly, his eyes filled with a smile.
"What are you laughing at?" Shu Ningmiao got into the car, feeling that he was always acting strangely: "Don't laugh."
"I can't even laugh anymore."
Shu Changyan made a gesture of obedience, his fingertip hovering over the corner of his mouth and lightly sliding down, pretending to shut up, and then tapped her forehead with his finger.
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