Reincarnated as a Poor Little Green Tea, Am I Destined to Be Bullied? - Volume 1 Chapter 36

Chapter 36: In a Hurry?

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This should be considered Lin Yueye’s first true experience of the meaning of the term “rich kid.”

Not only because this entire plot of land belonged to the young lady who was now linking arms with her and charging forward, trying to pull her into the mansion, but also because of the change in attitude of the security guards checking invitations at the entrance when they saw her.

One second they all had stern faces that looked ready to beat someone up, but the moment they saw Xia Mujin approaching with the silver-haired girl in tow, they all switched expressions like a Sichuan opera face-changing performance, putting on very professional smiles.

Lin Yueye knew those smiles were for Xia Mujin, and definitely not for herself.

“Wait… wait, I don’t have an invitation…”

But Xia Mujin was in full stride, and the distance of just a few steps made Lin Yueye’s backward struggle completely negligible.

Unexpectedly, when Lin Yueye approached the entrance with Xia Mujin, the security guards didn’t ask her for an invitation as they did with others. They even quietly put away the electric batons that were only used in emergencies, not letting Xia Mujin see them.

As they opened the security gate, they greeted Xia Mujin.

“Young lady, are you bringing a friend home? Do you need us to inform the master?”

“No need.” Despite being enthusiastic and excited just moments ago, Xia Mujin’s attitude towards people other than Lin Yueye was cold enough to prevent any conversation. “No need to tell father. This is a guest I invited myself, without informing father. They’re very busy today, so there’s no need to tell them about my business.”

“Understood.”

Without any further exchange, the security guards didn’t inquire about Lin Yueye’s identity. They simply opened the gate and made way on both sides, clearing a path for Xia Mujin.

This might seem like neglecting their duties, but in fact, it was worldly wisdom.

You can offend any distinguished guest due to the responsibilities assigned by the master, that’s called loyalty.

But if you start questioning the master’s daughter, you might as well pack your bags and leave.

The guards closed the security gate swiftly after letting the two pass.

But wait, Yuebing hadn’t come through yet?!

【Are you looking for me?】

“Huh?!”

“What’s wrong, Classmate Yueye?” Xia Mujin stopped, confused by Lin Yueye’s strange cry.

“It’s… it’s nothing, I just twisted my ankle…”

“Oh no! Was it because I was walking too fast earlier? I’m so sorry…! Hey! Why don’t we go to my room first, you can take off your shoes, and I’ll help you apply a cold compress!”

“What…! No, I just almost twisted it, it’s actually fine?”

“That’s a shame…”

Huh? Are you disappointed that I didn’t actually twist my ankle?!

That was just an excuse earlier.

After all, Lin Yueye was just startled by Yuebing’s sudden appearance beside her.

Yuebing, on the other hand, was quite pleased with herself, thinking that human perspective was indeed too narrow.

【Have you heard of the charm of teleportation?】

I only know about the charm of wasting divine power.

If you had just walked a bit faster earlier, instead of trying to catch that dumb bee, you would have made it through too.

But now wasn’t the time to criticize Yuebing.

After all, now that they had passed through the main gate of the Xia family mansion and entered the interior, the real test was just beginning.

Raising her head with trepidation, Lin Yueye inadvertently cast her gaze into the distance, only to be unintentionally struck by what she saw and felt.

White porcelain reliefs, fountain bamboo railings, walking on a ground welded together with perfectly fitted ceramic tiles, endless lawns on both sides.

The grand villa in the distance, resembling a cathedral palace, was something Lin Yueye had only seen from afar before, or in her dreams.

Even in her dreams, she never had the courage or confidence to look up and gaze at it.

Now all of this was laid out before her, giving a surreal, dreamlike feeling.

A child accustomed to poverty, stepping onto this pristine ground, would be stunned, worried about whether their clean shoes might dirty the outside ground, feel inferior, and have many emotions show on their face.

Lin Yueye’s beautiful eyes gradually sank, her sigh tinged with helplessness and quite a bit of envy.

“Classmate Mujin’s home… it’s so grand, so beautiful.”

“Perhaps.”

Without affirming or denying, Xia Mujin looked at the same scenery, her ink-black pupils filled with a familiar emptiness.

But when this empty gaze shifted from the lifeless bricks and tiles to Lin Yueye’s stunning profile, it became increasingly radiant.

She grinned mischievously, as if making a “joke.”

“Look, Yueye, this side is my home, and then the villa district separated by that mountain range in the back is a property developed by the Xia family, sold to investors for appreciation, from which we also gain some returns. Hmm… can you imagine, Yueye? If you agree to my request… do you prefer the one in front of us, or the ones on the distant mountain? I can give you either…”

Is she joking?

No, to Lin Yueye, she seemed very serious!

This frightened the silver-haired girl so much that she quickly waved her hands, her expression terrified: “No… no way! How could I…”

“Hahaha, I knew it~ I understand, your answer would definitely be like this, after all, I’ve offered to give you this and that before, and you didn’t want it either, right? You even ran away from me on purpose. Mere houses won’t sway you. Alright, alright, I’ll slowly get you to open up your heart. I believe that by the end of today, you’ll definitely change your mind. I’m confident about that, and besides… since you came, it shows that you already have some intention, doesn’t it~”

Eh?

Actually, what I wanted to say just now was — how could I accept such an expensive gift?

I meant to say you could give me a slightly cheaper house!

【Lin Yueye, you seem to have just missed out on a ham and egg crepe with lots of eggs.】

I know, Yuebing, you mean to say I missed out on 100 million. This is still too difficult for your numerical ability.

But Lin Yueye was also glad she didn’t say more.

Because the way Xia Mujin’s eyes sparkled with admiration as she looked at her was very beautiful, and the content of her whispers made little Yueye shiver.

“Besides… if Yueye was really just someone greedy for money, I wouldn’t be so interested in you… It’s because of this that Yueye is Yueye… How interesting.”

“It’s not like that… I really just came to see off your brother.”

“Mm-hmm, I understand everything~”

Just talk if you want to talk, don’t lick your lips, looking like you’re going to eat me up. You’re a girl, who are you trying to scare?

As Xia Mujin linked arms with her and strode forward, Lin Yueye tried not to speak, after all, walking with Xia Mujin was really eye-catching. Many people who looked like celebrities would stop and cast glances their way, seemingly puzzled about who this flawless jade beauty beside Young Lady Xia was, wondering why they’d never seen her before.

But in fact, Lin Yueye was more focused on every brick and tile as they walked towards the main building.

Wuwu, originally, shouldn’t there have been a room for me here too?

But alas, I died young, all because of a piece of pork. It’s truly the greatest…!

“Yueye is so thoughtful, even choosing a white dress today, it suits you very well.”

“Is that so… Thank you for the compliment, I think… Classmate Mujin is much prettier?”

Don’t mention it, I didn’t choose this on purpose, it’s just the only dress I have.

“Not at all, I’ve always thought Yueye is much prettier than me, looking good in anything. Later, you should try on some other styles in my room, I guarantee they’ll all look great on you.”

“Okay… Um, Classmate Mujin!”

“Hm? What is it?”

Lin Yueye tried her best to stand firmly on the ground, after all, being constantly led by Xia Mujin, who kept mentioning “my room,” made little Yueye feel quite uneasy.

Even for the sake of her own safety, she had to ask this question clearly first.

“Are we… going to the memorial service now?”

“Oh my~ Does Yueye want to go somewhere else with me? Well… the memorial service is still early, I think it’s fine if we go somewhere else to wait for a while.”

“That’s not it…!”

If we go somewhere else, I have a feeling I’m done for.

To be honest.

When faced with such an awkward situation, little Yueye’s talent always allowed her to unleash her tea-colored instincts.

When her crimson eyes sank down, it was like the waxing and waning of the moon, inspiring imagination and also bringing a sense of incomplete melancholy, incredibly sincere.

“Before that… could Classmate Mujin take me to meet your parents first? This is my first time coming to such a nice place, and I feel it’s very impolite for me to just wander around… I don’t know what to do now… But I think, as Classmate Mujin said, I’m… I’m your ‘friend’… So as a friend… wouldn’t it be more reassuring if I could greet Classmate Mujin’s parents first…?”

And when her eyes lifted slightly, it was like the crescent moon becoming full, parting the clouds to reveal the moon, pure and flawless.

“Classmate Mujin… could you do me this favor?”

“……”

Xia Mujin was stunned.

Just as Lin Yueye thought her tactic had backfired…

Xia Mujin suddenly smiled slightly, chuckling twice with a bitter smile, as if very satisfied.

“Suddenly talking about meeting the parents… Yueye, you’re really in a hurry, aren’t you~”

“…Huh?”