Chapter 89: Demoness Luonao

“Yu, do you have any other hobbies besides studying?”

“Do you prefer to stay at home or go out and have fun?”

“We can just exchange contact info for now, and hang out next time if you want.”

Surrounded by a throng of little fans with their passionate invitations, Jiang Sui, who was pretending to be Lu Yunze, sat on the edge of the table, her posture casual and relaxed.

Even though she was encircled by the lively chatter and flirtatious greetings of these little admirers, she remained unmoved, as if she were walking through a field of flowers without a single petal touching her.

“Lu Yunze, why aren’t you saying anything?”

“Are you alright, Lu Yunze? Are you feeling unwell?”

“I’m a medical student, let me check you out.”

It was only after a moment of silence that Jiang Sui opened her eyes and spoke in a calm tone:

“Sorry, but I can’t accept your kindness.”

“What?” Everyone was stunned.

“I know you all want to be friends with me, but I can’t agree to it.”

Anyway, it wasn’t her own face, so Jiang Sui said whatever came to mind.

“To be precise, it’s not that I don’t want to agree, it’s just that if I do, someone else will be unhappy.”

As soon as these words were spoken, the prep room suddenly fell silent.

The little fans’ faces visibly darkened; some even looked like they were about to leave.

“That can’t be true, right?” Someone couldn’t help but speak up.

“Unfortunately, it’s true.”

“Who is it? Is it Luo Yao?”

“It’s her, that’s right.”

This was exactly the opening Jiang Sui had been waiting for.

“I know, to you all, it seems like Luo Yao and I are very close. But I’m afraid you don’t know Luo Yao’s other side.”

When they heard her last words, the little fans all exchanged looks, their disappointment quickly turning into curiosity and a hunger for gossip.

Seeing she had their attention, Jiang Sui leaned forward slightly and spoke in a half-serious, half-casual manner:

“Don’t be fooled by how polite she appears to everyone on the surface. That’s all just a front. At home, she’s actually unreasonable and bossy.”

“Really? She doesn’t seem like that.”

“Of course you can’t tell, if you could, it wouldn’t be called a disguise.” Jiang Sui curled her lips, “She not only likes to order the servants around, giving them impossible tasks, she also enjoys arbitrarily docking their pay.”

“What?!”

“My family has a pitiful little maid who owes the Yang Family over a million in debt and is forced to work in the basement. Luo Yao makes things difficult for her at every turn, withholding her wages so she can’t pay off her debt.”

The little fans were stunned.

“Wow, how could Luo Yao be so ruthless?”

“Exactly, such a manipulative person is disgusting!”

“I actually used to admire her, I can’t believe she would take advantage of others like that.”

Indeed, the effect was remarkable.

No, calm down, stay focused. It’s not the time to laugh yet.

Jiang Sui took a deep breath and continued,

“And that’s not all, I also know about some of her other weird quirks. I’m telling you these things today because I really see you all as friends, but don’t go spreading this everywhere, okay?”

“No problem, Lu Yunze, we’ll do whatever you say!”

Jiang Sui cleared her throat, “The reason I have nothing to do with Luo Yao isn’t just because her character is too… unique, but also because, to be honest, she’s only interested in women!”

“What?!”

Yet another bombshell, and all the little fans gasped.

“No wonder she’s always surrounded by women! She has ulterior motives!”

“Wait, I’ve got another big scoop.”

Jiang Sui could hardly keep from laughing.

“Wasn’t it last summer when the weather kept getting hotter and Luo Yao was too lazy to find an air-conditioned room after finishing her performance? Guess how she handled it?”

Everyone stared at her, holding their breath and waiting for her answer.

“She just grabbed a plastic bag and handled her business right there, then threw it out the window for the maid to clean up!”

“That’s outrageous!”

“And she never looks outside first. One time, she even hit someone with it.”

“This isn’t just being a princess, she’s practically a tyrant!”

“I can’t believe you’ve been around someone like that this whole time, Lu Yunze.”

“Ugh, that’s just disgusting.”

Jiang Sui sat up straight, putting on an expression of sorrowful dignity:

“So you see, it’s not that I don’t want to be friends with you. It’s because if I do, you’ll be implicated. Luo Yao doesn’t hold back against anyone—me included—when she decides to act.”

“Oh no, Lu Yunze, you’re so pitiful.”

“Don’t worry about me. I’m already trying to find a way to get rid of Luo Yao. I just hope that, while you keep your distance from me, you can lend me a hand if I need it.”

Having said all this, the little fans naturally understood her intentions.

“So, if you manage to shake off Luo Yao, you’ll come hang out with us?”

“Of course!”

The corners of Jiang Sui’s mouth curled up in a wicked smile.

“I’ve always looked forward to that day. Before it comes, don’t get too close to me, but also don’t let Luo Yao off the hook. Got it?”

“Understood! We’ll definitely help you uncover the secrets of that Demoness!”

After making this pact with Jiang Sui, the little fans left the prep room with burning fighting spirit, and the place finally quieted down.

Jiang Sui let out a sigh and sat down, tugging at the suit jacket soaked through with sweat.

“Whew, girls really are something. I was worried they’d just be airheaded.”

They say you have to fight fire with fire, but even now, having become the ‘female overlord’ herself, Jiang Sui still didn’t feel like she had any real advantage over other girls.

Tired as she was, the results were quite satisfying.

She’d told them not to spread rumors, but how tight-lipped those little fans would really be, Jiang Sui knew all too well.

Once Luo Yao realized she’d become everyone’s public enemy, she’d probably just be left trembling in the prep room.

By then, Jiang Sui could openly pursue Lu Yunze, fighting to steal him away.

Ah, just the thought made her happy!

Speaking of Lu Yunze, Jiang Sui couldn’t help but wonder why he hadn’t come back yet. Did something happen to him on the way?

Lu Yunze was always a troublemaker—if you left him alone for just a moment, he’d turn into a helpless little baby.

There’s nothing left for me here. I’d better go take a look.

Jiang Sui was just about to take off her suit jacket when footsteps sounded outside the door again.

This time the footsteps were light, and there was only one person.

The door to the prep room was quietly pushed open—not by one of the gossipy little fans, nor by the recently returned Chen Wu, but by… Luo Yao!

“Lu Yunze-ge, you’re here!”

Luo Yao had already changed out of her dance costume, though the makeup on her face hadn’t been completely removed.

“I’ve been looking for you everywhere.”

“What’s wrong?”

“It’s nothing. Did you need something?” Jiang Sui tried to imitate Lu Yunze’s tone and expression.

But Luo Yao wasn’t one of those clueless fans—she knew Lu Yunze too well. One careless slip and she’d be exposed.

Jiang Sui could easily start a fight and then slip out of the prep room in the chaos—after all, Luo Yao had no idea who was impersonating Lu Yunze.

But wouldn’t that be a bit too dull?

“I just wanted to thank you, Lu Yunze-ge.” Luo Yao smiled softly, “I didn’t expect your performance to be so successful. At first, I was a bit worried…”

“It’s nothing, really.”

“As long as you’re fine. I always knew you could do it.”

Luo Yao paused for a moment.

“But when I was on my way here, I ran into a bunch of strange girls. They all seemed to have it in for me. Do you know what that’s about, Lu Yunze-ge?”

“Who knows? Not me.”

“Really?” Luo Yao frowned. “They looked like they came out of the prep room. Lu Yunze-ge, you wouldn’t have done anything with them, would you?”

This was the first time Jiang Sui felt Luo Yao’s sharp, scrutinizing gaze, and she had to admit, the pressure of being interrogated like this was intense—it sent a chill down her spine.

She remembered the combat prowess Luo Yao had shown back in Ankang Town. That time, Luo Yao had just been in a bad mood, so Jiang Sui had managed to escape easily.

Now, Luo Yao was at full strength and on high alert. If it really came to a fight, Jiang Sui wouldn’t have the upper hand.

“With how great my performance was, of course a lot of people noticed my talent. Among them, there must be some who don’t know any better and want to get closer to me.”

“And what about it?” Jiang Sui forced herself to act calm.

“That’s not good at all,” Luo Yao said with a chilly smile, “Before, those girls ignored you, but now they see your true abilities and try to cozy up. Don’t you think that’s annoying?”

It was annoying, so Jiang Sui had sent them away.

She took a deep breath and said seriously,

“Luo Yao, I know what you’re thinking, but it really hurts me that you’re so suspicious of me.”

“Ah, I… I didn’t mean that…” Luo Yao immediately softened.

“I’ve always felt that I’m independent and don’t need your help to do things well. But you’re always watching over me like this—honestly, it makes me uncomfortable.”

“No, Lu Yunze-ge, I didn’t mean to…” Luo Yao grew flustered, “I just want to help you.”

“That’s exactly what makes me uncomfortable.”

Luo Yao lowered her head, “Sorry.”

“No need to apologize. Just don’t micromanage me in the future. I don’t like people constantly watching me.”

“Alright.”

Jiang Sui waved her hand dismissively, “If you really feel sorry, go buy me a Coke, and we’ll call it even.”

“Okay!” Luo Yao immediately brightened up and ran out of the prep room.

As soon as the door closed behind her, Jiang Sui stood up and began taking off her disguise.

It felt great to just send Luo Yao away! Maybe after this, she’d distance herself from Lu Yunze even more—giving me more opportunities to get close to Lu Yunze!

After shooing all the troublesome people away, Jiang Sui got ready to tend to her wounds, but she still hadn’t turned back into her original appearance.

Lu Yunze still hadn’t returned. He probably ran into trouble.

Jiang Sui transformed into her Ankang Town look: long purple hair, radiant eyes, and after making sure nothing was out of place, she prepared to leave.

“Lu Yunze-ge, they were out of Coke so I bought Sprite instead—”

Luo Yao unexpectedly returned and walked right in on Jiang Sui standing in front of the mirror.

The two locked eyes, and the air seemed to freeze.

“…”

“Speechless.”

Luo Yao’s gaze swept over the suit on the floor and then back to Jiang Sui.

The kind of overwhelming pressure that made it hard to breathe erupted, and Jiang Sui couldn’t help but swallow nervously.

The thing she feared most still happened.