My Livestreaming Metaphysics & Gossip Became an Internet Sensation Ch. 146

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The boys shot suspicious glances at each other. But since Miaomiao hadn’t picked anyone yet, that meant they all still had a chance. They quickly said:

“Miaomiao, take your time thinking. We won’t bother you.”

“Yeah, make sure you really think it through. Don’t rush into choosing someone you don’t even like.”

“Hey, what do you mean by that, huh?”

“Ugh, you two are so annoying. Stop yelling, you’re bothering Miaomiao.”

“Alright, I’m heading out first. I need to put some distance between us so I can think clearly.” With that, Miaomiao transformed into a chubby calico cat right where she stood.

No way could she leave in her human form—this was a boys' dorm, after all. A cat was much more convenient.

The four guys found her words a little odd, like something was off, but couldn’t put their fingers on it. So all they could do was watch the round little calico walk away, reluctantly.

Once Miaomiao left, they looked at each other, each seeing the hostility in the others' eyes. But with Miaomiao still undecided, a weird sort of balance remained.

They each went back to their desks. Someone was the first to speak: “Haha, Miaomiao’s so cute. She even gave herself a name that sounds like ‘Meow Meow,’ and none of us figured it out.”

“Yeah…”

Ugh, if he’d figured it out earlier, maybe he could’ve taken the lead and gotten Miaomiao to agree to be with him.

They all had that same thought—and every one of them was full of regret!

“Wonder who Miaomiao’s gonna choose…” someone muttered. And just like that, the air grew tense again.

“Haha, let’s not talk about that now. Finals are coming up—let’s study first.”

No one really wanted to dwell on that topic anymore. They all grabbed their books, determined to outdo each other and show Miaomiao how awesome they were.

A while passed, and someone suddenly said, “Huh? I don’t know why, but I feel way sharper today. I can actually solve problems I couldn’t before.”

“Same here. I could never focus on this class before, but I just read through a ton of stuff without even realizing it. I’m shocked myself.”

“You guys feel that too? I’ve been way better at remembering things.”

“I used to struggle so hard with English vocab, but now I only have to look a few times and I’ve got it memorized!”

They were all amazed—none of them could figure out what was going on.

Meanwhile, Miaomiao had slipped away quietly, hiding her powers and reputation. That was her way of repaying them for all the food and drinks. Now she didn’t owe them anything, and she wouldn’t have to deal with that human cursing her cultivation anymore!

Jiang Yiqing sneezed. Wen Xiuyan’s concerned voice rang out beside him. “Got a cold?”

Jiang Yiqing shook his head and rubbed his nose like a kid. “No, I think someone’s talking crap about me.”

Wen Xiuyan couldn’t hold back a chuckle.

Jiang Yiqing rubbed his ear and said seriously, “I’m being serious. Why are you laughing?”

Wen Xiuyan cleared his throat and said innocently, “Nothing, just thought of something funny.”

Jiang Yiqing: “…” Liar, I don’t believe you one bit!

He frowned and walked out the door. “Weird, he’s still not back.”

Wen Xiuyan paused, fingers mid-tap. “You’re waiting for someone?”

“Yeah, my relative’s little brother.” Jiang Yiqing was talking about Han Shi. The kid had said he was heading out for a bit, but he still hadn’t come back. It was already super late, so of course Jiang Yiqing was getting a little worried.

Wen Xiuyan remembered that kid from a livestream—so small, and he went out alone?

He tapped the table with his fingers but didn’t ask more.

“Hey! He’s back!” Jiang Yiqing spotted a tiny figure from afar and finally relaxed. “I’ll call you later, gotta go.” He hung up in a hurry.

Wen Xiuyan gave a soft reply.

Jiang Yiqing stuffed his phone into his pocket and looked at Han Shi’s babyish little face. He let out a breath of relief. “Finally. You’re back.”

If the kid had taken any longer, he was about to head out and look for him.

Han Shi tilted his head, confused. “Brother Qingqing, you don’t need to worry. I know how to get home.”

Such a sweet and obedient kid—too cute. Jiang Yiqing had to fight the urge to squish his cheeks. He didn’t bother explaining that he’d just been worried.

“Come in.” Jiang Yiqing still couldn’t resist giving the kid’s fluffy little hair bun a pat. When Han Shi squirmed a little uncomfortably, he coughed lightly and pretended it was no big deal as he pulled his hand back.

“I bought you some toiletries. Want me to help unpack them?” He pointed to the opened set on the table.

Han Shi shook his head, then tugged gently at Jiang Yiqing’s sleeve.

Jiang Yiqing: “?”

Han Shi’s face turned serious. “Brother Qingqing, my parents gave me a lot of gifts.”

Jiang Yiqing wasn’t sure what the kid was getting at.

“These gifts are worth some money here.” As he spoke, Han Shi pulled a smooth, high-quality jade pendant out of his sleeve and handed it to Jiang Yiqing. “You can sell it, Brother Qingqing. We have to eat, after all.”

Jiang Yiqing felt a little guilty. “…You went out just to get this?”

Han Shi nodded. “I have lots of gifts. This is just one of them.”

Now Jiang Yiqing was really feeling it—this was what he got for messing with a kid. The little guy had taken it seriously and even offered up his pocket money.

Jiang Yiqing: I’m the worst human alive.

Still, there was no way he could actually take something from a kid, right? He wasn’t that shameless. He coughed lightly. “Your big brother’s got money, no need to spend yours. Take it back.”

“But Brother Qingqing, you said before that you couldn’t afford food and were gonna perform on the streets,” Han Shi said, eyebrows scrunched up, clearly conflicted.

What could Jiang Yiqing say? He couldn’t exactly go, “I was just messing with you”, right? Embarrassed, he half-mumbled, “Well, I actually have some savings. I’m not really starving. Just keep the jade for now. If I really run out of money one day, I’ll come ask you.”

Han Shi’s brows scrunched even tighter. But Brother Qingqing had clearly told him before they couldn’t even afford food.

Still, even though he didn’t quite get it, the kid obediently put the jade pendant away and reminded him seriously, “Then you have to ask me if you need it, okay?”

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