**Episode 3: Special Physique, Different from Ordinary People, Part 8**
When the Little Loli saw Shirley, she instinctively leaned back as if she had encountered a natural enemy, wanting to hide but realizing there was nowhere to retreat.
“Your maid Lin Bai should indeed be taught a lesson for not keeping a close eye on you. But I also mentioned to you, Second Young Miss, not to rush off on your own, right?”
“Because… because Lin Bai is really stupid…”
Being called stupid by the Little Loli left Lin Bai utterly embarrassed.
The Little Loli pouted, searching for a reason, but Miss Shirley clearly had no intention of letting her off the hook.
Well, why take things so seriously with a small child?
“Alright, Shirley, there’s no need to be so stern. This isn’t the time for lecturing—let’s just forgive her this once.”
Having a fondness for Lolis, I couldn’t help but want to protect her; perhaps it was a bit of a flaw on my part.
I mean, seeing something so cute, a Loli smaller than myself, naturally sparks a desire to protect, right?
Indeed, that’s perfectly normal; it’s definitely not because I’m a Lolicon.
“Since Young Master Jun Cheng has said so…”
As expected, as long as I plead, Miss Shirley would turn a blind eye.
She’s actually quite lenient towards me, Sister Shirley.
Then I placed my hands on my knees, half-squatting down, and smiled at the Loli.
“Look, Shirley isn’t angry anymore, but you shouldn’t act alone next time, okay?”
The Little Loli blinked her eyes, suddenly kicking my knee hard.
Then she turned and ran off a short distance, only to pause and stick out her tongue at me.
“Hey! Mind your own business!”
…That hurt a bit.
Except for that annoying Xiao An, this was the first time I had been rejected by a Loli.
And Xiao An was just a tsundere acting tough; it seemed that this little girl had no intention of getting close to me at all.
“What a character… No wonder she’s related to Lianbing.”
Before I could voice my thoughts, Lianbing interrupted me.
“That child isn’t a relative of mine.”
Not a relative?
Then, if Shirley calls her Second Young Miss…
Wait a minute, how could Lianbing possibly have a younger sister?
If she did, I should have known about it by now. How could such a sibling just appear out of nowhere…
Is she… like Lily with a similar ability? That means this child is some kind of clone or shadow existence.
“Hah hah hah, it’s obvious you’re thinking foolish thoughts again, Jun Cheng. That child isn’t related to my abilities; she’s a real deal.”
…Meaning…
“At first, I was a bit surprised too… But yes, she is a verifiable embodiment of the ‘future.’”
Although Lianbing hadn’t explained what was going on, I could deduce a few things based on her words.
“It’s because Mother didn’t die, and later gave birth to another daughter. She is my biological sister, Ji Youmian. You can call her Xiao or Youyou.”
Really?
“What’s wrong? Is it necessary to be that surprised? Your mouth is wide open enough to fit an egg, hah hah hah.”
“No, is it true? She’s really your sister?”
“Yes, when I first saw her, my reaction was similar to yours, Jun Cheng. The fact that Mother is still alive is surprising enough, but what’s even more shocking is that she actually gave birth to a new life… No matter what world it is, we’ve never seen such a ‘future,’ hah hah hah…”
Lianbing pulled my hand and walked forward, continuing to speak as we went.
“This world is undoubtedly the ‘brand new future’ you’ve forged. You should feel proud.”
My choices have allowed an existence that never came to be a chance to be born in this world…
Ah, I see.
Essentially, the world tends to cycle, yet it still undergoes changes…
Have I been too heavy-handed in my previous thoughts? As long as I keep living, I’ll eventually encounter good things.
“That child is really cute, right?”
“She is very cute…”
“If you want to make any moves on her, I can’t help you.”
“Isn’t that because you’re a Lolicon, wanting to pounce on Lolis and lick their armpits, you pervert?”
“That’s slander! And why specifically the armpits? That’s just bizarre!”
“Just a matter of experience; don’t you like those odd parts, Jun Cheng? From top to bottom—earlobes, nape of the neck, collarbone, belly button, and the bottom of the feet. You really have a lot of strange fetishes compared to those vulgar men who only like three points. Your interests have graduated from basic to a much higher level, hah hah hah…”
“Stop exposing my preferences in that sarcastic tone!”
“I’m not a pervert!”
It’s just that, after so long, I sometimes want something new after so many touches, right?
That’s a normal human desire!
Yes, I’m just studying aesthetics (outrageous claim)!
“Hah hah hah, I really want to know why you like Lolis so much and seem to get along with them so naturally. Is that a Lolicon’s special talent?”
“What kind of talent is that?”
“Then it just means Young Master Jun Cheng has something that attracts Lolis. Could it be that you have a charm that allows younger girls to feel close to you?”
“How could that be possible…”
If I had that kind of physique, the girl just now, called Youyou, wouldn’t have kicked me so disrespectfully.
“Why are you suddenly saying these things?”
“Actually, it’s because, although the Second Young Miss really likes the Young Miss, the Young Miss doesn’t know how to get along with her. Their relationship is quite delicate.”
“Eh? Really like that…?”
“Mind your own business, Shirley.”
“I think it’s better to say things plainly so Young Master Jun Cheng can understand you better.”
Lianbing turned her head away, looking displeased.
Meanwhile, the Head Maid, having revealed her master’s background, still smiled calmly and unfazed.
Clearly, compared to Miss Shirley, Lianbing still has a way to go.
“So, the reason I was just ‘acting tough’ is also to avoid awkwardness between the Young Miss and the Second Young Miss. Otherwise, the Young Miss wouldn’t even know how to respond to the Second Young Miss properly.”
“Really? Is it that serious? Lianbing, don’t you like children?”
I hadn’t expected that Lianbing would subtly imply she wanted to learn from me.
It shows she wants to get along well with her sister, Youyou.
Understanding this, I couldn’t suppress a mischievous grin and teased Lianbing.
“Oh dear, so even the emotionally detached Young Miss Lianbing wants to be a good sister?”
“Hah hah hah, I think you need a red stamp right now. Why don’t I help you get two? On your face…”
…No need for that. Let’s not joke around. Lianbing, you really want to get along with Youyou, right?”
Lianbing nodded earnestly.
When I asked her seriously, she would respond equally sincerely.
“Then you should start by figuring out why you can’t get along with her. Look at how she reacted earlier. She probably really wants to get close to you. Is there something inside you that’s resisting her?”
“When I see a girl this age, I always think of that expressionless, flat-faced Loli.”
She was definitely talking about Xueqing.
Lianbing’s relationship with Xueqing hadn’t started off well either. It was mainly because Xueqing never picked up on the atmosphere and often did things that annoyed Lianbing.
However, after Lianbing’s formidable rival, Lan Huzi, appeared, she became less confrontational towards Xueqing. Xueqing probably never paid it much mind anyway.
“But since everything in this world isn’t strange anymore, that flat-faced Loli should have changed into a more normal version, right? Hah, she’s probably flat-chested and has no face to meet you…”
“I’m actually a bit curious about what Xueqing would look like when she grows up.”
Speaking of which, I had planned to ask Lou Yi about Xueqing and Xun’er this afternoon.
But I got so caught up eating at the Mother-Daughter Well that I completely forgot about it.
This won’t do… If this continues, and I let my lower half control my actions every time, I’d end up just knowing how to casual fun.
Too long of a leisurely life is hard to manage.
It seems I need to relearn how to write the words “moderation.”
Ah, I veered off topic. Right now, I should be considering why Lianbing can’t get along with Youyou.
Lianbing looped her arm through mine as we walked towards the television tower.
The receptionist in front was perceptive enough to notice that we were in school uniforms and pointed us in the right direction for the banquet.
I thought we’d be rejected at the door, but it turned out to be so smooth!
It’s probably because Miss Shirley was with us.
The banquet hall for our destination was on the 63rd floor, and we took the elevator.
In the elevator, Lianbing spoke up again.
“She’s a good kid. She kicked you just now because I was holding your hand.”
She’s a thoughtful child looking out for her sister.
Lianbing understanding this means she actually knows how Youyou feels.
But I still don’t get it. Why doesn’t Lianbing get along well with Youyou?
“I think even if you don’t like Xueqing, Youyou should be different from Xueqing. It’s not possible to lump them together simply because they’re both Lolis and have your list of dislikes, right?”
“I really don’t like Lolis.”
“That’s a pity. Lolis are the most beautiful existence in the world, bar none.”
“However, when I face Youyou, I never know what to say.”
“Looks like Lianbing knows what the issue is. You just need someone to talk to.”
And I’m here to be that listener.
“Youyou… for some reason, always reminds me of her.”
“Her?”
I shot back with a question.
But this time Lianbing didn’t respond.
She just turned her head to meet my gaze, looking deeply into my eyes.
Lianbing and I can communicate through our eyes well, often understanding each other without needing to speak.
But this time, I was confused.
I didn’t grasp the meaning Lianbing was attempting to convey.
So, Lianbing opened her mouth again.
“Although there’s no basis, no signs, and no connections…”
An absurd statement.
The elevator’s ascent slowed.
“But… for some reason, I feel something very familiar from Youyou, a feeling I’d rather not recall…”
Why not recall?
Lianbing didn’t finish her sentence.
Ding.
But the elevator had arrived at the designated floor.
The doors opened slowly.
She was waiting at the elevator entrance to greet us.
Seeing us, she placed her hands behind her back, leaning forward slightly with a beautiful smile.
Under the warm light, her smile looked especially inviting.
It even felt as if it could melt ice and snow.
In a moment, my numbed nerves sparked to life, and my pupils constricted.
“Hah hah hah, Sister and big brother, you’re so slow!”
